ACC expands capacity by 1.6 MTPA at Tikaria grinding unit in the state of UP

New Delhi, February 15, 2022: ACC Limited on Tuesday announced successful commissioning of 1.6 MTPA Grinding Unit (GU) at Tikaria in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The additional capacity will add 1.6 MTPA of cement to the existing capacity of 2.31 MTPA, taking the total capacity at Tikaria GU at 3.91 MTPA.

The foundation stone of Tikaria GU was laid in January 2021. The new facility will manufacture environment friendly cement products with low carbon emission.

A press release issued by the company says that the support of the State Government and the local authorities helped in the smooth execution and successful start-up of the Project.

Sridhar Balakrishnan, MD & CEO, ACC Limited, said, “ACC’s strong belief and resilience in these difficult times enabled the team to commission the additional capacity at Tikaria GU. Meticulous planning and collaborative approach of the Tikaria team has been the driving force in setting new benchmark by ACC in these unprecedented times.”