Who owns East Africa Portland Cement?
Blue Circle Industries
East African Portland Cement Company
| Type | Public KN: PORT |
|---|---|
| Founder | Blue Circle Industries |
| Headquarters | Athi River, Kenya |
| Key people | Bill Lay Chairman of the Board Simon kiprono Managing Director Prof Sarone Ole Sena Director |
| Products | Cement |
Who owns Blue Triangle Cement?
The East African Portland Cement Company started as a trading company importing cement mainly from England for early construction work in East Africa. It was formed by Blue Circle Industries United Kingdom.
What is pozzolanic portland cement?
Pozzolanic cements are mixtures of portland cement and a pozzolanic material that may be either natural or artificial. The natural pozzolanas are mainly materials of volcanic origin but include some diatomaceous earths. Artificial materials include fly ash, burned clays, and shales.
Which cement is best in Kenya?
Top 5 Cement Firms in Kenya
- Bamburi Cement Limited. Bamburi is the largest cement company in Kenya – boasting local preeminence in production and market share with a 32.6 per cent control of the market.
- National Cement Company.
- Mombasa Cement.
- East Africa Portland Cement Company.
- Savannah Cement.
Why we use ordinary Portland cement?
OPC is a general purpose Portland cement suitable for all uses where the special properties of other types are not required. It is used where cement or concrete is not subject to specific exposures, such as sulfate attack from soil or water, or to an objectionable temperature rise due to heat generated by hydration.
Where is Portland cement used?
Portland cement is an excellent building material generally used for its excellent binding properties giving strength to structural elements. Portland cement is most commonly used for the production of concrete. It is also used as a basic ingredient in the mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout.
Is Portland cement still used?
Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout.