Akcansa to provide ready-mix concrete for 3rd Bosporus bridge

Turkish cement producer, Akcansa, is going to provide ready-mixed concrete for the construction of Istanbul's third bridge on the Bosporus. For the major works, the company has set up five ready-mixed concrete facilities and two ice units within two months. The total investment, including the facilities to be built on North Marmara motorway, is expected to amount to €5.61 million (TRY 15 million). The new bridge will be 330m high and will be made of highly durable cement. Akcansa generated €208.14 mil

September 20, 2013 Read time: 1 min

Turkish cement producer, Akcansa, is going to provide ready-mixed concrete for the construction of Istanbul's third bridge on the Bosporus.

For the major works, the company has set up five ready-mixed concrete facilities and two ice units within two months.

The total investment, including the facilities to be built on North Marmara motorway, is expected to amount to €5.61 million (TRY 15 million). The new bridge will be 330m high and will be made of highly durable cement. Akcansa generated €208.14 million (TRY 550 million) turnover and €24.22 million (TRY 64 million) net profit in the first half of 2013.

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