India’s Zuari Cements looks to widen presence

In India, Zuari Cements is looking to widen its presence by expanding its footprint in the west and north. By end-2015, the company intends to add 1 million tonnes to its existing 6 million-tonne capacity. Zuari Cements is a subsidiary of the world's fifth biggest cement maker, Italcementi Group.

June 18, 2015 Read time: 1 min

In India, Zuari Cements is looking to widen its presence by expanding its footprint in the west and north.

By end-2015, the company intends to add 1 million tonnes to its existing 6 million-tonne capacity.

Zuari Cements is a subsidiary of the world's fifth biggest cement maker, 726 Italcementi Group.

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