Work is nearing completion for a new state-of-the-art, cleaner-energy plant in East Chicago that will become the largest low-carbon slag cement mill of its kind on the continent when completed.
The project is owned by Ozinga, a concrete, aggregate and cement provider, operating multiple locations throughout the Midwest and South Florida. Morrison Construction, which specializes in heavy industrial builds, is the general contractor for the project.
When the plant comes online in the summer of 2026, the facility will annually produce one million tons of low-carbon materials. The facility is powered by a vertical roller mill that operates six independent rollers, enabling it to process more material at a faster rate than any comparable mill in North America. The result is maximal energy efficiency and minimal carbon emissions…