Skip to main content

CEMEX safety system funding

CEMEX Ventures is providing financing for PRYSMEX, a Mexican company that offers a technology solution that can help prevent workplace incidents. This innovative solution features a web platform with a collaborative management app that monitors conditions on customised 3D maps. It is said to enable real-time decision-making and can boost safety and productivity. Placed on the workers’ helmets, PRYSMEX devices monitor conditions, alerting personnel to potential situations and high-risk areas. In addition, i
August 16, 2018 Read time: 1 min
3016 CEMEX Ventures is providing financing for PRYSMEX, a Mexican company that offers a technology solution that can help prevent workplace incidents. This innovative solution features a web platform with a collaborative management app that monitors conditions on customised 3D maps. It is said to enable real-time decision-making and can boost safety and productivity.


Placed on the workers’ helmets, PRYSMEX devices monitor conditions, alerting personnel to potential situations and high-risk areas. In addition, its web application provides an analytical report of conditions. CEMEX evaluated the solution, and after its successful trial period, installed PRYSMEX technological solution at all its cement plants in Mexico.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Site safety system benefit
    September 14, 2022
    Leica Geosystems says that its new safety awareness module can reduce risks on working construction sites. The Leica ConX Safety Awareness Module forms part of the firm’s Leica ConX cloud solution. According to the company, the integration of Leica Geosystems’ safety awareness solutions with ConX increases safety on construction sites by collecting and visualising data that improves awareness, speeds up hazard response and provides better insights.
  • Cemex completes integration of its new global IT system
    July 12, 2012
    Cemex has achieved record time integration of its new global IT system based on Germany-based SAP’s business management software. The new SAP system, replacing the previous JD Edwards software platform, is said by the leading Mexican headquartered materials firm to be the best technology available to handle an “increasingly complex operating environment”. The company believe it will lead to a faster and better response to customers’ requirements and expectations.
  • Amey trials wearable biometric safety technology from Fujitsu
    February 9, 2018
    UK contractor Amey said it has successfully conducted trials of wearable biometric and location device safety technology that could reduce risks to drivers and lone workers. The technology was provided by Fujitsu. It included a collar drowsiness detector and ear clip, measuring changes in blood flow which are indicators of attention loss and an initial sign of fatigue. The small units detect when the body is under stress and help workers raise instant alarms at the touch of a button.
  • Latest GIS and software tools improve operations
    February 24, 2012
    Innovative GIS and software solutions are coming to market from the three key market players - Mike Woof reports Competition is strong in the field for GIS and surveying systems as well as the associated software. The three major players in the sector, Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble, all invest heavily in research and development and continue to roll out new solutions for construction customers that will boost the efficiency of surveying as well as overall project implementation.