CEMEX Recognizes International Suppliers
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today the winners of the third edition of the company’s INTEGRATE
Innovation Program and the winner of the company’s first global edition of Supplier of the Year.
In its final phase, CEMEX’s INTEGRATE Innovation Program included 11 global suppliers of various categories and services (i.e.,
mobile equipment, paper and sacks, lubricants, additives, and refractory material, among others), who proposed 15 creative ideas to
generate more efficient processes, products, and services. To evaluate and qualify the ideas received, 70 people from different
areas of CEMEX (e.g., Technical, Planning, Operations, Innovation, Commercial, and Procurement) and different regions of the world
participated in the selection of the three winning ideas.
Correspondingly, CEMEX representatives from the different global categories carried out the company’s Supplier of the Year
selection process.
Winning Ideas: Innovation Program – INTEGRATE Your Ideas
1 st Place
Volvo (Sweden)
Idea: Competence development of machine operators with simulators
2 nd Place
Klüber Lubrication (Germany)
Idea: First hydro lubricant for gears
3 rd Place
Refratechnik (Germany)
Idea: Counteract knowledge loss – special training on site
Supplier of the Year Winner
VOLVO / SDLG (Sweden/China)
Recognized Companies by Global Categories
Health & Safety
Volvo (Sweden)
Sustainability
Kao Chemicals (Japan/Germany)
Applied Innovation
BillerudKorsnäs (Sweden)
Customer Focus
RHI Magnesita (Austria)
CEMEX presented the awards at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 30, in Monterrey, Mexico. The event was led by Jesus Gonzalez, CEMEX
Executive Vice President of Sustainability and Operations Development, and Carlos Sucre, CEMEX Global Procurement Director.
The INTEGRATE Innovation Program aims to strengthen collaboration between CEMEX and its suppliers in a mutually beneficial
process that generates new and innovative ideas to enable the company to improve practices throughout its value chain, while
supporting cost-reduction strategies in CEMEX’s operations worldwide.
The Supplier of the Year program recognizes suppliers for their safe, sustainable, profitable, and innovative solutions and
services for CEMEX and its customers. It is a special distinction for suppliers with outstanding participation in the achievement
of CEMEX’s objectives in the areas of Health and Safety, Sustainability, Applied Innovation, and Customer Focus.
CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable services to customers and
communities in more than 50 countries. CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves through innovative
building solutions, efficiency advancements, and efforts to promote a sustainable future. For more information, please visit:
www.cemex.com
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