May 31, 2006 — Graymont Western US Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of an agreement with Ash Grove Cement Company. As of June 1, 2006, Graymont will begin a multi-year lease of the storage, hydrating and bagging operations of Ash Grove’s Rivergate plant in Portland, Oregon.
The addition of this facility provides Graymont with the storage necessary to efficiently meet the quicklime requirements of the Oregon market by shipping quicklime from its many production facilities.
Graymont will operate the Rivergate hydrator. This allows for a continuation in the supply of bulk and bagged hydrator lime into Oregon.
Graymont is excited about this opportunity and to the continued development of our presence in the Oregon market. During the upcoming months, there will be significant modifications made to the Rivergate plant to accommodate the incoming shipments of quicklime from our other lime plants.
During this period of construction, Graymont plans to utilize our other rail transfer facilities in the Pacific Northwest, along with our Tacoma plant, to supply the quicklime requirements of customers operating in this market. Graymont will focus significant effort on making this process result in a seamless transition in supply.
About Graymont
Graymont is a global leader in calcium-based solutions. Headquartered in Canada, Graymont serves markets throughout North America and Asia Pacific. Professionally managed and family owned, the company has been in operation for 75 years.
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