Cement is a material that sets and hardens after mixing with water. It is widely used in the construction industry for concrete, mortar, and plaster. The first use of cement in South Africa was for the building of rail bridges. This cement is also used to build roads and is mixed with gravel to make roads.
Pretoria Portland Cement Company
Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC) is the first cement manufacturer in South Africa, with seven integrated cement plants and grinding stations. It produces and markets a range of clinker, cement, concrete, and mortar products for the construction industry.
PPC is a subsidiary of LafargeHolcim Ltd., one of the world’s leading suppliers of building materials with over 146,000 employees in 76 countries. LafargeHolcim has been ranked among the Global Fortune 500 for ten consecutive years.
Lafarge
Lafarge is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cement and aggregates.
Lafarge offers a wide range of cement products to match the various needs and specifications in different regions, including Lafarge™ Cement, Lafarge™ Industries’ most technically advanced cement product.
Lafarge has been operating in South Africa since 1939, providing quality products to customers in all sectors of the economy. The company has four manufacturing plants – two in Gauteng (Johannesburg) and two in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban).
Sephaku Holdings Ltd
Sephaku Holdings Ltd is a South African company that produces integrated cement and clinker. It has the capacity to produce 1.2 million tons of cement per year and has been in operation for over fifty years. The company has been involved in many projects including the construction of a new cement plant.
They are committed to providing customers with the best value from their cement through our value-driven approach, and carefully targeted investments. To better serve our customers, we continue to invest in the infrastructure and capabilities that drive productivity for the business.
