Cementos Argos' Newberry and Roberta cement plants, located in Florida and Alabama, respectively,  have received the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for outstanding performance and commitment towards reducing energy consumption and preserving environmental resources.
 
The two plants had to perform in the top 25 per cent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency for this award.
 
"At Argos, we have ambitious goals to lessen our impact on the planet by reducing our energy and water consumption, increasing the use of alternative fuels in our production process, and decreasing our CO2 emissions. We are excited to receive this distinction because it is just one more way that we can showcase how hard our employees work in support of the sustainable development of our company," said Eric Flesch, Argos President, USA region.