ASH GROVE CEMENT TO COMMENCE PORT MANATEE TERMINAL
Port Manatee, Florida, January 28, 2022 -- Leading cement supplier Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company (formerly Suwannee American Cement in Florida), will unveil its brand-new state-of-the-art ship unloader with its first shipment of FDOT approved fly ash to its Port Manatee deep water import terminal. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the terminal's grand re-opening will be held on February 7, 2022.
This maiden shipment completes the Phase 1 transformation project at Port Manatee, which began in early 2021. The project will improve Ash Grove’s capacity to import cement, slag, and fly ash to meet customers' existing and future needs in the Florida and South Georgia markets.
The offloading of the fly ash will utilize Ash Grove’s KOVAKO® Ship Unloader at the terminal. The largest Mobile Pneumatic Ship Unloader built, has twin 800 hp blowers, 120’ suction arm, and can offload a dry bulk vessel at a very high rate while maintaining maximum efficiency and minimizing environmental impact by eliminating dust emissions. This machine was custom built for Ash Grove by FLSmidth to meet their specific needs.
The infrastructure improvements and new technology will also increase efficiency and improve environmental performance at the strategically located Port Manatee terminal, leveraging its existing silo capacity and complementing the capabilities of Ash Grove’s cement plants in Sumterville and Branford.
“This shipment will help meet Ash Grove’s growing demand for cementitious materials in Florida. The upgrades at Port Manatee import terminal demonstrate Ash Grove’s commitment to being the leading cement provider in the region and improving the environmental effects of our products in the areas we serve,” said Ash Grove Regional President Monica Manolas.
About Ash Grove
Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is a leader and pioneer in the cement industry, known for its commitment to safety, quality, and reliability. For over 140 years, Ash Grove has provided portland and masonry cements to construct the highways and bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, and single-and multi-family homes core to the nation’s economic vitality and quality of life.
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business globally, employing 77,000 people at 3,100 operating locations in 29 countries. It is also the largest building materials business in North America.
For more information, please visit www.ashgrove.com.
Contact:
Brian Dryfhout
Communications Director - Ash Grove Cement
brian.dryfhout@ashgrove.com
