Kercim of France to invest €44mn in clinker grinder

French cement specialist Kercim is investing €44 million in an ultra-modern clinker grinder in Montoir-de-Bretagne. The company is aiming to obtain a 10% market share and is targeting the 300km zone around Saint-Nazaire, with a production capacity of 600,000tonnes. The group's concept is based on the external supply of raw materials, which allows it to avoid dependence on quarries. President of Kercim, Jean-Marc Domange, notes that the group has obtained CE certification for two of its cement products (acco
June 26, 2013

French cement specialist 7399 Ciments Kercim investing €44 million in an ultra-modern clinker grinder in Montoir-de-Bretagne.

The company is aiming to obtain a 10% market share and is targeting the 300km zone around Saint-Nazaire, with a production capacity of 600,000tonnes.

The group's concept is based on the external supply of raw materials, which allows it to avoid dependence on quarries.

President of Kercim, Jean-Marc Domange, notes that the group has obtained CE certification for two of its cement products (accounting for two-thirds of production) while the rest will be commercialised via three product ranges (for DIY stores, traders and a low-cost range).

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