JK Cement inaugurates its second grey cement grinding unit in UP

J K Cement Ltd. one of India’s leading manufacturers of Grey Cement in India and one of the largest White Cement manufacturers in the world today inaugurated its grey cement grinding unit at JK Temple in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh with a formal ceremony. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by Smt. Sushila Devi Singhania, Chairperson, JK Cement Ltd. and by the members of the Singhania family. This greenfield grinding unit strengthens JKCement’s commitment to improving its presence in the U.P. market and providing high-quality cement. The newly-built unit in Hamirpur has a total production capacity of 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and has begun functioning. Speaking on the launch, Dr Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, JK Cement Ltd. said “The Hamirpur plant is a significant milestone in our growth journey. In spite of the challenging external conditions, consistent progress towards our long-term goals has been achieved. The commissioning of this plant has enabled a new growth engine for our grey cement business that will help us expand into new geographies and consolidate our footprint.” Adding to this Dy. Managing Director and CEO, Mr Madhavkrishna Singhania said “ As India’s growth story revives and gathers renewed momentum, JKCement is very well placed to address the emerging demand.

With around 7 – 8 % y-o-y growth expected for the industry, primarily from infrastructure and rural housing, the Company is well placed through its capacity expansions, growing regional diversification and expanding portfolio mix to cater to the market needs. The Hamirpur plant has a geographical advantage in catering to the increased demand for infrastructure demands in the region.” With this addition, JKCement has further reinforced its growing footprint in India. As part of our expansion plans for its grey cement division, the company with the commissioning of our next plant in Panna will reach its grey cement capacity of 20 MTPA. Owing to a greater demand in the market, the plant along with providing highquality cement will also work towards improving the livelihood of the nearby areas, thereby increasing employment opportunities. The plant has also been deployed in an environmentally friendly manner in line with the company’s sustainability vision.

Keeping pace with the changing market dynamics and customer expectations, JKCement’s new plant renders a strong identity and presence to the brand in U.P while strengthening its solid legacy of trust with all stakeholders. About JK Cement Ltd. JK Cement Ltd. is one of India’s leading manufacturers of Grey Cement and one of the leading White Cement manufacturers in the World. Over four decades, the Company has partnered with India’s multi-sectoral infrastructure needs on the strength of its product excellence, customer orientation and technology leadership. JKCement’s operations commenced with commercial production at its flagship grey cement unit at Nimbahera, Rajasthan in May 1975. The Company has an installed Grey Cement capacity of 15 MTPA as of date, making it one of the top cement manufacturers in the Country. The Grey cement business has a strong Pan India presence across 19 states with an enhanced reach in the entire state of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. With a total white cement capacity of 1.48 MnTPA and wall putty capacity of 1.33 MnTPA. JK White Cement is sold across 36 countries around the globe and the Company has a strong international presence with two subsidies, JK Cement Works Fujairah FZC and JK White Cement (Africa) Ltd.