In Spain Lafarge factory contributes €35mn to regional economy

The factory operated by cement company, Lafarge, in Villaluenga de la Sagra in Spain, contributed €35 million to the regional economy of Castilla-La Mancha in 2013, according to the factory manager, Mariano Garcia Hoyos. The contribution came through taxes, wages, contracting of services, sponsorship, donations and agreements. The factory has employed 170 people directly and indirectly, and supplied 60,000tonnes of cement for the Legutiano Tunnel in Vitoria; 23,000tonnes for the construction of wareh
January 20, 2014

The factory operated by cement company, 725 Lafarge, in Villaluenga de la Sagra in Spain, contributed €35 million to the regional economy of Castilla-La Mancha in 2013, according to the factory manager, Mariano Garcia Hoyos.

The contribution came through taxes, wages, contracting of services, sponsorship, donations and agreements.

The factory has employed 170 people directly and indirectly, and supplied 60,000tonnes of cement for the Legutiano Tunnel in Vitoria; 23,000tonnes for the construction of warehouses for Grupo Inditex in Cabanilla, and 10,000tonnes for the expansion of facilities for Airbus in Illescas.

The factory's environmental credentials include the replacement of 50% of fossil fuels used at the site with alternative fuels, and reducing its landfill waste by 63,000tonnes.

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