Essroc concludes acquisition of Holcim's slag cement grinding facility

US-based cement producer, Essroc, has concluded the purchase of a 500,000tonnes/year slag cement grinding facility located in Camden, New Jersey.

The 680 Holcim (US) mill was divested to mitigate competition concerns about the merger between Holcim and 725 Lafarge.

The purchase of Camden mill will enable Essroc to offer a more comprehensive product to its clients in the mid-Atlantic and north-east markets.

With the addition of the new plant, total slag cement production capacity of Essroc has increased to 750,000tonnes/year of slag cement.