Five Holcim (US) Plants Receive EPA's 2012 Energy Star® for Superior Energy Efficiency

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Holcim (US) Inc. (www.holcim.us) announced today that five of its plants have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) prestigious ENERGY STAR^®.

"It is with great pride that once again Holcim is recognized by the EPA for our continued commitment to environmentally sound practices with the ENERGY STAR^® Awards," said Filiberto Ruiz, deputy chief executive officer of Holcim (US). "Protecting the environment is a priority at Holcim, and these awards reflect the determination of every Holcim employee to maintain that commitment."

The following five Holcim plants were named: Theodore in Theodore, AL; Ste. Genevieve in Bloomsdale, MO; Holly Hill in Holly Hill, SC; Portland in Florence, CO; and Devil's Slide in Morgan, UT. This year's award is the second for the Portland plant, the third for both the Holly Hill and Ste. Genevieve plants and the fifth consecutive year for the Devil's Slide plant.

The ENERGY STAR^® is the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance.

About Holcim (US) Inc.

Holcim (US) Inc. is a subsidiary of Holcim Ltd, and one of the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components. Holcim (US) has approximately 1,800 employees and operates 12 manufacturing plants and more than 50 distribution facilities in the United States.

About ENERGY STAR^®

EPA's national energy performance rating system provides a 1-100 scale that helps organizations assess how efficiently their facilities use energy relative to similar facilities nationwide. A cement plant that scores a rating of 75 or higher and meets all other official EPA requirements is eligible for the ENERGY STAR^®. For more information about ENERGY STAR^® visit: www.energystar.gov

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