CEMEX marks a milestone in the construction industry, when developing concrete additives with a formulation based mainly on organic and recycled materials.
This innovative additive line «redefines sustainability standards without compromising product performance«, according to the firm.
CEMEX BIO additives are composed of 65 % by materials of natural origin, which represents a significant advance in the sustainability goals of the construction industry.
“We are proud that Colombia is the first country in the region, in which Cemex offers this line of bio additives, from local agribusiness and capable of guaranteeing the same quality and efficiency as a traditional additive,” said Alejandro Ramírez, president of Cemex for Colombia and Peru.
And he added: “This launch is part of CEMEX’s commitment to sustainable construction in Colombia”.
Organic Additives of CEMEX in Colombia
Construction additives are chemical substances used to grant specific properties to concrete, according to the requirements of each project.
The line of this company includes products designed to improve the fluidity of concrete in various climatic and environmental conditions.
“Thanks to the use of organic raw materials, these additives contribute to reducing the trace of building projects, facilitating the Obtaining internationally recognized sustainable construction certifications, such as Edge, Leed or Casa”Ramírez added.
With this initiative, Cemex reduces the environmental impact of construction, in line with its global future strategy in Action, which has the purpose of implementing concrete measures against the world challenge of climate change.
