ACC Limited to Expand Tikaria Cement Plant in Uttar Pradesh

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--ACC Limited (BSE:500410) is expected to complete a review of issues by August 2011 and begin an expansion project at Tikaria Cement Plant in Uttar Pradesh, which will raise the production capacity to 3.6 million tons per year by the first quarter of 2012.

According to the latest updates, there is an estimated investment of $44 million in the expansion project, which would include adding a 1 million-ton-per-year production capacity to the existing plant and 35 MW to the current thermal power plant.

When the expansion is complete, the plant will have a 3.6 million-ton-per-year cement production capacity and a 50-MW captive power plant.

This expansion will take the company a step further in maintaining their position as one of the largest cement producers in India.

ACC Limited is very concerned about the environmental impact and introduced the use of pollution-control equipment as early as 1966. ACC plants, mines and townships are involved in quarry rehabilitation, water management techniques and greening activities such as afforestation, tree planting, horticulture, vegetable cultivation, and landscaping, which helps beautify the environment.

The company also has initiated a series of measures for creating awareness and skill development for employees and their families. Since 1995, there have been regular safety audits organized by National Safety Council, based on the 5-star auditing system of British Safety Council. Each township has well-equipped health care centers that are mini-hospitals with well-trained medical staff and the latest diagnostic equipment and facilities. The company also provides mobile health services to adjoining villages and conducts various camps focused on general medicines, as well as special ailments and diseases like cancer, tuberculosis, diabetes, hepatitis and mother and child care.

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