CIMPOR's factory in Alhandra enters the Guinness as the oldest cement factory in the world

CIMPOR's factory in Alhandra has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest cement factory still in operation, having started construction in 1890 and production in 1894. The formal recognition took place at a ceremony attended by company and government representatives. The factory employs over 150 workers and has an annual production capacity of 2.8 million tons of cement. The mayor of Vila Franca de Xira highlighted the factory's resilience and ongoing investments aimed at decarbonization. CIMPOR's CEO emphasized the record as a testament to the company's innovation and adaptability over generations. The Secretary of State for Infrastructure noted the factory's significance in Portugal's industrialization.