Hima Cement launches low CO2 product on Ugandan market

Hima Cement has launched the new Fundi Masonry Cement product on the market in Uganda, a specially formulated reduced CO2 cement for plastering, brick laying and mortar works.
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications / March 8, 2021
By Liam McLoughlin
Fundi Cement is claimed to offer 54% less CO2 emissions than ordinary Portland cement. Image: Hima Cement
Fundi Cement is claimed to offer 54% less CO2 emissions than ordinary Portland cement. Image: Hima Cement

Fundi is a masonry cement that is designed for the demands of bricklaying, plasterwork and screeds, both for large construction projects and individual home builders.

Hima Cement country CEO Jean-Michel Pons said that Fundi provides a reduced carbon footprint, with 54% less CO2 emissions in comparison to ordinary Portland cement.

“Fundi is an application-based cement that is formulated with enhanced capabilities for masonry and plaster works," Pons added. "The customer is guaranteed improved workability, affordability and beautiful finishes."

Fundi Cement is the latest addition to LafargeHolcim subsidiary Hima Cement’s range of cement solutions including Multipurpose, Rapidset, PowerCrete, PowerMax, PowerPlus, RoadCem, Minecem and Supaset.

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