2006 - Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange

Beyond Boundaries in JamaicaAcross the region we have been making ourmark. We have helped lay the foundations ofhistory by providing the materials for many of thesites of the Cricket World Cup Games.But our impact on the region goes beyond theboundaries of our historic contribution to the thirdlargest sporting event in the world. In Jamaica,where Sabina Park stadium stands tall supportedby our cement, we have invested US$133million to upgrade our Carib Cement plant andwe are on target for completion in 2008. Thisinvestment will push the plant’s capacity to 1.2million tonnes of clinker and 2 million tonnes ofcement per annum. This will better satisfy localdemand and facilitate export.When completed, the Group’s US$164.3 milliondollar expansion and modernisation thrust willresult in combined cement production of 3.5million tonnes annually across our plants. Thisfocused upgrade programme is enhancingour competitive market position leading toimproved shareholder value and higher returnson investment.Annual Report 200617