# GCC orders upgrade for Samalayuca cement plant from ThyssenKrupp Polysius

GCC signed an EPC contract with ThyssenKrupp Polysius to upgrade its integrated Samalayuca plant in Mexico, increasing clinker capacity, alternative fuel usage, and reducing emissions. Work begins in 2022 with operations scheduled for Q2 2023.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-02-23
- Where: Samalayuca, Mexico
- Status: announced
- Products: clinker, cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [GCC](https://endata.com/companies/61234.md) (customer)
- [ThyssenKrupp Polysius](https://endata.com/companies/61235.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [globalcement.com](https://globalcement.com/news/14394-gcc-orders-upgrade-for-samalayuca-plant-from-thyssenkrupp-polysius), 2022-02-23: "GCC has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with ThyssenKrupp Polysius for an upgrade to its integrated Samalayuca plant to increase clinker production capacity, raise the usage of alternative fuels and reduce emissions."

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