Holcim (US) Inc Fort Collins Plant - Cement Manufacturing in Laporte, Colorado

Holcim (US) Inc Fort Collins Plant is a cement manufacturing facility located at 4629 North Overland Trail Building B in Laporte, Colorado, within Larimer County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 561499 (All Other Business Support Services). As a cement plant, it is a significant industrial utility in the region, producing cement for construction and infrastructure projects. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Cement plants are subject to specific emission standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and other pollutants. The plant's scale is typical for a medium to large cement facility in the US, with production capacity likely in the range of hundreds of thousands to over a million tons per year. The Fort Collins Plant plays a key role in the local and regional construction supply chain, providing essential materials for buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. Its location in northern Colorado places it near growing urban areas, which increases its economic significance. Environmental considerations include managing emissions from the kiln and clinker cooling processes, as well as water use and waste management. The plant's compliance with EPA regulations is critical to minimizing its environmental footprint.

The Fort Collins Plant is situated in Laporte, Colorado, a semi-arid region at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The local environment is characterized by dry conditions and proximity to the Cache la Poudre River, which flows into the South Platte River. Cement manufacturing involves high-temperature kiln processes that emit carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The plant's emissions are regulated under the Clean Air Act, and water discharges are subject to the Clean Water Act. Community proximity is a concern due to potential dust and air quality impacts, though the plant's location in an industrial area may mitigate some effects.