events > 2008 October > St. Lawrence Cement Open House

2008 October > St. Lawrence Cement Open House

On September 13, St. Lawrence Cement opened its doors to the public to show what really goes on and how cement is made. The event included a number of informative displays about how cement is made and information about the day to day operations at the plant. Some of the more interesting things happening today were a bus tour that ran through the plant so guest's could get a better understanding as to what is in the cement that holds houses and roadways together. Kids who attended the event could also sit inside some big trucks and tractors that were on site. Members from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation were also on hand with one of their birds to show the guests and also explain what the job of the bird is. The company also hosted a barbecue for hungry guests. The event was a huge success and drew many people.

Fran, Jenny and Norm of Clarkson 1808 came out to give information on Clarkson

Ursula and Elizabeth work one of the tables that was set up in one of the tents guests were visiting

Crystal works at one of the tables showing guests some of the processes the cement goes through

Olivia sits in one of the Gators that the company employees use to get around the massive plant

Dan poses with some safety gear that all employees are required to wear in some areas of the plant

The team from Rescue 7 is working to make sure that the guests remain safe at the event

Guests line up while waiting for the next tour bus to arrive. Tours of the plant ran for most of the day

Antoio, Steve and Bruno are also one of the teams working in the tent talking to guests about their job at the plant

A worker poses with the company mascot