Dalmia Cement (Bharat) launches in Jharkhand with the Bokaro plant

Pan-India player and largest manufacturer of Portland Slag Cement enters Jharkhand Internationally benchmarked quality and service parameters set to re-define the market

Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited (DCBL) today announced its entry in the Jharkhand market. It will cater to the market through its Bokaro cement plant with manufacturing capacity of 2.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Besides Jharkhand, the brand will cater to Bihar and Bengal. The base at Bokaro plant is an advantage for markets across Jharkhand, ensuring speedy delivery.

Historically the Dalmia Cement brand has a rich legacy in the region. The Dalmia Cement Bokaro plant is a definite step forward in the company’s effort to strengthen focus on the eastern market and deepen its pan-India presence. The plant will not only add significant value to economic growth in the region but also enhance employment opportunities for local people in Jharkhand.

Mr. Amandeep, Business Head and Director, BoJCL said, “Bokaro cement plant is being benchmarked to global thresholds of manufacturing excellence in producing Portland Slag Cement (PSC) under Dalmia Cement brand name. Eastern India is a highly promising market with sufficient cement demand. With our state-of-the-art plant at Bokaro, we will ensure seamless cement delivery across Jharkhand, Bengal and Bihar.”

The Bokaro cement plant will be benchmarked to global thresholds of manufacturing excellence in producing Portland Slag Cement (PSC) under Dalmia Cement brand name. PSC is an eco-friendly product, is suitable for the local climatic conditions and has unique characteristics of gaining strength as the time progresses. In addition, Dalmia Cement will ensure customized product and delivery with excellent after-sales service.

About Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL) (BSE Code: 533309|NSE Symbol: DALMIABEL and listed in MSE), part of the Dalmia Bharat Group, is a pioneer in cement manufacturing for over 75 years. With an expanding India footprint, the company is a category leader in super-specialty cements used for oil well, railway sleepers and air strips. DCBL has strong foothold in the south, east and north-east India. It has 48% equity in OCL India Ltd. With a growing capacity, expected to reach 24 MTPA by end of FY15, Dalmia Cement is a top quartile player in India. Visit us at Dalmia Cement