Nepal’s Arghakhanchi Cement targets major infrastructure works

Nepal's cement producer Arghakhanchi Cement is said to be targeting large-scale infrastructure projects as part of its new growth plan. The company, which is owned by three Nepali industrial firms: Siddhartha Group, Kedia Group and Mararka Group, owns a manufacturing plant with a daily capacity of 1,000tonnes and 1,200tonnes of cement and clinker, respectively. The firm is planning on increasing its clinker production, although authorities are reluctant to provide permit for such expansions as the plant is located close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cement and clinker products are branded as Arghakhanchi Cement with a factory price of US$6.36 (NPR 630) per 50kg bag. The cement products are sold in laminated bags as to ensure longer life and accurate standard weight. The company has also implemented three generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply and has adopted technologies to minimise pollutants level. The implementation of power generator in the unit has entailed an investment worth $1.002 million (NPR 100 million).