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...Portland cement, which has a higher carbon footprint due to increased energy use during its production....
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...In 2011 FCC began a process to sell cement subsidiary Cementos Portland Valderrivas but was unable to find an attractive offer for the unit....
...Last year the US-based Giant subsidiary of Spanish cement producer Cementos Portland Valderrivas found itself in a similar bind to Uralita....
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