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| aug/07 |
Votorantim Cimentos invests R$ 1.6 billion on
plant expansion throughout Brazil
By the end of 2010, investments in 11 cement plants and 5 mortar plants will increase production capacity by 30% |
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| dec/06 |
Jornal do Pedreiro wins National Award
After winning the Regional leg (Southeast), Jornal do Pedreiro also won the National leg of the Aberje 2006 Award. |
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| dec/06 |
The Futuro em Nossas Mãos Project of Votorantim Cimentos trains 47 youths in Sobral (Ceará)
For the first time, two women from the municipality are trained for the civil construction market |
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| dec/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos invests R$ 900 thousand in Distribution Center in Teresina (Piauí)
Company expands logistics network in pursuit of greater proximity to its customers
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| sep/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos and Engemix win Pini 2006 Award
The Pini Award nominates the best suppliers from the civil construction industry in the opinion of subscribers to Construção Mercado, AU - Arquitetura & Urbanismo and Téchne magazines on an annual basis.
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| jul/06 |
VC is winner of the "As Grandes Sacadas do Marketing 2006" award
Votorantim Cimentos was the winner of the "Consumer/Sundry Products" category of the "As Grandes Sacadas do Marketing 2006" (Great Marketing Moves of 2006) award.
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| jun/06 |
The City of Votorantim stages the 70th anniversary commemoration of Votorantim Cimentos
Company sponsors traditional local Festa Junina (Brazilian festival held in the month of June). |
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| jun/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos wins ANAMACO 2006 Award in five segments
Votorantim Cimentos received the ANAMACO 2006 Award in São Paulo on June 6th of this year. |
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| jun/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos celebrates its 70th anniversary and organizes actions in Itaú de Minas for environment week
The company forms a partnership with the Local Government and Environmental Defense Council and offers the community lectures and educational material, besides releasing fish fry in the River São João.
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| may/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos finances deployment of UNISUL?S Sexualidade Saudável Project
Company and university provide responsible sexual knowledge to youths from public schools in Capivari de Baixo (SC).
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| may/06 |
Cement flooring affords Casa Cor 2006 architectonic freedom
A team of architects utilizes white and cinnamon cement to put together varied environments.
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| may/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos implements consumer credit program in the Southern Region
The pilot program financed R$ 23 million for consumers in six months.
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| may/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos deploys consumer credit program in the interior of São Paulo
Pilot program financed R$ 23 million for consumers in six months.
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| may/06 |
Votorantim sponsors orchestra performance in commemoration of its 70th anniversary
The Toca Atitude (Play Attitude) Project democratizes culture by means of classical music for new audiences.
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| apr/06 |
Cement base floorings are a star feature at Campinas Decor 2006
A team of architects forms practical and refined spaces with the versatility of cement.
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| mar/06 |
Loyalty Program of Votorantim Cimentos gives out over 16.5 thousand prizes and gifts to customers from the Southern Region
Innovation and a pioneer spirit mark a project that strengthens the company?s relationship with its customers
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| mar/06 |
Votomassa Maxi Cola is the flagship of Votorantim Cimentos at Revestir 2006
Company anticipates trends and presents innovative cement base floorings and coverings.
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| mar/06 |
Project brings the history of the city of Votorantim back to life
On the company?s 70th anniversary, the project aims to bring the history of the municipality back to life through the verbal memory of its inhabitants.
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| mar/06 |
Youths from the municipality of Rio Branco do Sul (Paraná) start indoor soccer lessons at Clube Ermírio de Moraes
Good school performance and attendance are part of the requirements for participation in the teams receiving lessons.
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| mar/06 |
Votorantim Cimentos opens a Distribution Center in Salto de Pirapora (SP)
The company explores space to increase the delivery area and shorten lead times for retailers located at a distance of 50 and 100 kilometers from the unit.
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| jan/06 |
Votorantim launches project targeted toward the teenagers of Paulista
Votorantim Cimentos (VC) is launching Construindo Citizenship (Building Citizenship) with adolescents from the municipality of Paulista on February |
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| dec/05 |
Votorantim is the best family company in the world
Votorantim was voted the best family-owned company in the world |
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| dec/05 |
VC launches Escola em Ação
Votorantim Cimentos, in partnership with Instituto Votorantim and the Local Government of Paulista, is investing in teacher training. |
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| nov/05 |
Program benefits entities and qualifies youths for civil construction
Besides qualifying labor, the program entitled "O Futuro em Nossas Mãos" (The Future in Our Hands) caters to charitable institutions with the execution of several social works in Paraná. |
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| nov/05 |
"Amigos do Futuro" project presents young talents
Cultural festival gathers together students from 23 schools from Rio Branco do Sul and Itaperuçu.. |
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| nov/05 |
Program trains underprivileged community to build its own houses
CAnother class of apprentices of the program entitled ?O Futuro em Nossas Mãos? (The Future in Our Hands) has concluded the civil construction manpower training course. |
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| oct/05 |
Cristian Mohr makes his debut in the Brazilian Championship of Brands and Pilots
Champion in 2004 of Copa Turismo GNV (GNV Tourism Cup), pilot Cristian Mohr (Votoran / Concremohr / Dibrape) from Santa Catarina is starting a new challenge in his career next Sunday (October 30, 2005), at the Interlagos racetrack. |
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| oct/05 |
Old tires serve as fuel in cement production
The buildup of industrial waste is a problem present in most Brazilian cities. But there are technological solutions that allow the adequate disposal of pollutant materials |
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| sep/05 |
Soccer is the topic of the new film of Votorantim Cimentos
The second phase of the advertising campaign of Votorantim Cimentos is being televised as of Wednesday the 28th.e |
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| sep/05 |
Votorantim Cimentos and the Local Government of Paulista sign a cooperation agreement in the area of education
As of October, Votorantim Cimentos (VC) will be developing a set of short and long-term actions in Pernambuco, geared towards the qualification of educators from the municipality of Paulista, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife |
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| sep/05 |
Votorantim Cimentos invests in TV advertising campaign
Votorantim Cimentos is staging its comeback to the TV screen with a campaign that will keep track of the soccer season up to the end of the year on television. |
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| aug/05 |
VC Wins Ser Humano Award
In a ceremony held on August 10th, Votorantim Cimentos received the ?Oswaldo Checchia? Ser Humano (Human Being) award for the project entitled ?Transformation into Human and Organizational Development |
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| aug/05 |
Votorantim Cimentos launches 4-in-1 mortar
Besides Votomassa Maxi Cola, the company is also launching Votomassa Chapisco Adesivo para Concreto (Concrete Adhesive) and Votomassa Chapisco para Alvenaria (Bond-coat mortar for Brickwork) on the market this month. |
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| aug/05 |
Best Construction and Decoration Company
Votorantim Cimentos (VC) received the Valor 1000 award granted by Valor Econômico newspaper to companies with the most outstanding performances in 27 sectors of the economy.category. |
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jul/05 |
Coal Mill Hot Air Duct Wins Safety Award
The St. Marys plant has won an award from the Portland
Cement Association for finding a simple solution
to remove excess dust from a hot air duct used
to transfer air from the kiln to the coal mill. |
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abr/05 |
Votorantim
Cimentos hits the international headlines
Votorantim Cimentos´
purchase of two plants from the Mexican company
Cemex in the United States was highlighted in the
world´s media |
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abr/05 |
CBM
employees donate over $30,000 to charities
The Ready Mix division
of CBM implemented a Safe Work Reward Program in
2004 to recognize plants that operated accident
free |
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fev/05 |
Votorantim
Cimentos strengthens its presence in US in cement
In line with the company's
international expansion strategy, Votorantim Cimentos,
the leading player in Brazil with more than 40%
market share, has signed the agreement with Cemex
for the acquisition of two cement plants and related
distribution terminals |
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jan/05 |
Votorantim
Cimentos to Boost Investment 60% in 2005 on Plants
Votorantim Cimentos,
Brazil's biggest cement maker, plans to increase
investment by as much as 60 percent this year to
$220 million to build two new plants in Brazil and
expand output at plants in North America. |
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| jan/05 |
Suwannee
celebrates OSHAS 18001
In just 18 months of
operations, Suwannee American Cement has achieved
another important victory. The Unit, which is based
in Florida, has added the OHSAS 18001 certification
to the ISO 9001 (Quality) and 14000 (Environment)
certificates, which it already holds. |
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| jan/05 |
Transforming lives in Laranjeiras(CE)
Laranjeiras is located
20 kilometres from Aracaju, the state capital of
Sergipe, in Brazil, and was founded more than 300
years ago. It is one of the pilot towns for the
Votorantim Institute´s initiatives, such as
the “Generation Program”, which was
launched in October. |
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| sep/04 |
VC
active in airport modernization project
VC cement, concrete
and mortar products are present on the runways,
embarkation areas, eating places and also featured
in the linear beauty of the architectural designs
of dozens of Brazilian airports. |
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