Cemex Miami Cement Plant Tour
Experience integrated cement manufacturing and dragline quarry operations at one of Cemex’s most important U.S. cement facilities.
Limited to 200 participants. Advance registration required.
On Thursday, April 30, the conference is proud to offer an exclusive tour of the Cemex Miami Cement Plant. Tour attendees will see cement manufacturing in action, from quarrying operations to finished cement products. Located approximately one hour from the Broward County Convention Center (BCCC), this integrated facility combines raw material extraction, clinker production, and cement finishing on a single site, supplying essential materials for South Florida’s building market.
Buses will depart in two groups of 100 from the Broward County Convention Center East Entrance outside (near the conference registration desk)
A boxed lunch will be provided.
Cost: $50 add-on when registering for the conference.
**Please wear a long-sleeve shirt and steel-toe shoes. Additional PPE will be provided on site.**
Tours will be hosted in two groups of 100 attendees each. Attendees may choose from the following departure times:
- First group: 8:00 a.m. departure from BCCC
- Second group: 8:30 a.m. departure from BCCC
About the Plant
Established in 1958 and acquired by Cemex in 2007, the plant employs approximately 130 people and produces about 1.1 million metric tons of cement annually, with a clinker capacity of roughly 3,250 tons per day from a single production line.
What You’ll See on the Tour
- Quarrying operations, including large-scale dragline excavation
- Raw material processing and kiln operations
- Clinker cooling, conveying, and cement finishing systems
Cement Types Produced: Type I/II portland cement, Type IL portland-limestone cement, stucco cement, Masonry cement
Fuel Systems: Coal, petroleum coke (pet-coke), waste oil, refuse-derived fuel (RDF) planned for 2026
Recent Upgrades & Technologies
The plant continues to invest in performance, efficiency, and emissions reduction, including these recent upgrades:
- clinker crusher for improved clinker handling
- high-efficiency kiln burner designed to handle diverse alternative fuels
- clinker pan conveyor for reliable material transport
- low-NOx preheater tower to reduce emissions
The facility has also earned ENERGY STAR® certification multiple years for superior energy performance and publishes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to provide transparent life-cycle data for its cement products.
Sustainability, Safety & Community Impact
- More than $300 million invested in environmental technologies and process improvements across Miami-Dade operations
- Strong partnerships with Florida International University and local organizations
- Ongoing habitat restoration and educational outreach initiatives
- A plant-wide safety culture built around CEMEX’s “Brother’s Keeper” values, emphasizing accountability and proactive engagement
Attendees will gain practical insights into how cement is produced, upgraded, and delivered to support resilient infrastructure and sustainable construction.
