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Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) is a state-government undertaking of Government of Tamil Nadu located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It produces cement, AC sheets, hollow blocks, concrete and other building materials.
| Company type | A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cement, AC Sheets, Hollow Blocks, Concrete |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Headquarters | 5th Floor, Aavin Illam, No.3A, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Road, Nandanam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu , |
Area served | Tamil Nadu |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) was incorporated on 1 April 1976 to take over and operate the existing cement plant in Alangulam, Virudhunagar with an authorized share capital of Rs. 18 crores.[2] In February 2021, indeed reported that TANCEM was employing about 300 employees[3] In October 2021, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched Valimai, a new cement brand from TANCEM.[4][5]
TANCEM Products edit
Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has four vertical business:
- Cements – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu Cements" O.P.C Cements (Grade 43 and 53) and "ARASU Super Star" branded P.P.C cement[6]
- Asbestos Sheet – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu A.C Sheets" Asbestos Sheet
- Stoneware Pipes – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu S.W Pipes"
TANCEM Operation edit
Cements Plants edit
Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has 2 cement plants: Alangulam Cement Works and Ariyalur Cement Works.
Alangulam Cement Works:
- Location – Alangulam, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District
- Commencement – 1970 – 71
- Products – ARASU brand 43 Grade OPC/PPC Cements, Portland Pozzalana Cement (PPC), Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) [43 Grade]
Ariyalur Cement Works :
- Location – Ariyalur
- Commencement – 1979
- Capacity – 5 lakhs tonnes per annum
Asbestos Sheet Plants edit
Alangulam Asbestos Sheet Plant:
- Location – Alangulam, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District
- Commencement – October 1981
- Products – ARASU brand AC Sheets
- Capacity – 36000 tonnes per annum
Stoneware Pipes Plants edit
- Location – Vridhachalaam, Cuddalore District
- Commencement – 1962
- Capacity – 600 MTs per month
Criticism edit
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), the supreme audit institution of India, reprimanded the state-owned Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation (TANCEM) for unlawfully operating eight mines without acquiring environmental clearance.[7] It reportedly accused that out of the nine mines leased from the state government, TANCEM had only obtained clearance for one mine in the Ariyalur district.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ "Environmentalists, residents oppose limestone quarry at Pudupalayam during TNPCB hearing". The Hindu. 24 February 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "TANCEM was incorporated" (PDF). ~~~~. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "Working at Tamilnadu Cements corporation Ltd".
- ^ "Tamil Nadu govt to launch brand Valimai, sell cement at subsidised price". The Times of India. 24 October 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu CM launches TANCEM's 'Valimai' cement brand". The Hindu. 16 November 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (31 August 2021). "Govt. to introduce new cement brand 'Valimai'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "CAG points out losses at TANCEM and TANTEA". The Hindu. 21 April 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation illegally operated eight mines: CAG". The Times of India. 22 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "CAG points out losses at TANCEM and TANTEA". The Hindu. 21 April 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
External links edit
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