On Sunday 30 September, the cement plant of Barletta (historical town of the Puglia region, on the Adriatic sea) celebrated its 100th anniversary. Approximately 400 guests, including local authorities, employees, retirees and families took part in the event organized to mark this extraordinary date.
An interesting photography exhibition was held for the occasion; it bore witness to these past 100 years. In addition, the book 1912-2012 Cento anni della Cementeria di Barletta (1912-2012, the Barletta plant celebrates its centennial) by Renato Russo was presented; it provides a detailed account of the long history of the plant, from its erection until today.
Founded in 1912 by the lawyer Luigi Scuro, the Barletta cement plant became part of Buzzi Unicem in 1999. One hundred years later, the factory is still the largest industrial establishment in town.