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Finished cement for ready-mix producers, precast plants, contractors and distributors.
Overview
Our cement desk supplies Ordinary Portland Cement, sulfate-resisting cement and blended grades from Gulf producers to projects and distributors across the region and East Africa.
Cement is supplied in 50 kg bags on pallets, in jumbo bags of 1.5 to 2 tonnes, or in bulk for customers with silo storage. Cargoes ship as break-bulk, in bulk, or by road to neighbouring GCC countries.
Types and standards
| Type | Class | Standard | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPC, CEM I | 42.5 N / R | EN 197-1, ASTM C150 Type I | General construction, ready-mix |
| OPC, CEM I | 52.5 N / R | EN 197-1 | Precast, high-strength concrete |
| Sulfate-resisting (SRC) | 42.5 N | ASTM C150 Type V, BS 4027 | Foundations, marine and saline ground |
| Portland pozzolana (PPC) | 42.5 N | EN 197-1 CEM II, IS 1489 | Mass concrete, masonry |
| Slag cement | 42.5 N | EN 197-1 CEM III | Marine structures, low-heat concrete |
Included with every cargo
Each desk draws on the full set of trade services, so sourcing, inspection, finance, freight and documents are handled by one team under one contract.
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