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JK inaugurates grey cement grinding unit in Kanpur

J K Cement Ltd. one of India’s leading manufacturers of Grey Cement in India and one of the largest White Cement manufacturers in the world today inaugurated its grey cement grinding unit at JK Temple in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh with a formal ceremony. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by Smt. Sushila Devi Singhania, Chairperson, JK Cement Ltd. and by the members of the Singhania family. This greenfield grinding unit strengthens JKCement’s commitment to improving its presence in the U.P. market and providing high-quality cement. The newly-built unit in Hamirpur has a total production capacity of 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and has begun functioning. Speaking on the launch, Dr Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, JK Cement Ltd. said “The Hamirpur plant is a significant milestone in our growth journey. In spite of the challenging external conditions, consistent progress towards our long-term goals has been achieved. The commissioning of this plant has enabled a new growth engine for our grey cement business that will help us expand into new geographies and consolidate our footprint.” Adding to this Dy. Managing Director and CEO, Mr Madhavkrishna Singhania said “As India’s growth story revives and gathers renewed momentum, JKCement is very well placed to address the emerging demand.