The Buzzi Unicem USA cement plant in Maryneal, Texas, has received an important recognition from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and the Cement Americas trade Journal as part of the Cement Industry Energy & Environmental Awards program, which recognizes the development of sustainable manufacturing practices. The Maryneal plant was among the finalists in the innovation category for developing technical and technological innovations that improved its environmental and energy savings performance. In 2013, Maryneal was the first plant in the U.S. to install a Horomill® grinding plant to replace the old system, which had become inefficient and obsolete. This upgrade led to significant energy savings, as well as reductions in greenhouse gases, water consumption and noise levels. The Energy & Environmental Awards are recognized to those cement plants that continuously improve their environmental performance. These plants demonstrate a sense of responsibility that goes above and beyond simply applying governmental regulations and local laws, and extends to the quality of life and the working environment of their communities. The PCA awards five categories: social responsibility, environmental performance, land stewardship, innovation and energy efficiency, with a special award given to a facility that demonstrates excellence in multiple categories.