The East African Portland Cement (EAPC) is planning to expand within the East African Community member countries following its Sh500 million plant upgrade and introduction of a new cheaper Green Triangle cement brand.
The Athi River-based cement processor has begun the year on a high, producing its own clinker, the main material used to grind cement, following a replacement on part of its kiln shell that had been dilapidated for years causing cuts on production.
In 2021 EAPC rolled out an ambitious five-year business modernisation and expansion cycle in a bid to turn the giant cement plant into profitability.
The firm’s CEO Oliver Kirubai told Nation the ambitious five –year strategic plan aimed to revive and turn around the plant’s fortunes has recorded an upward trajectory.
“Our ambitious new business strategy is anchored on major investments in our factory to give us a platform to produce and outgrow cement demand in East Africa. Despite the high costs of energy and an old clinker line, we have already seen steady results in the last six months from the ongoing business reorganization,” Mr Kirubai said. – Nation
