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| name = Malabar Cements Ltd.
| name = Malabar Cements Ltd.
| logo = Malabar Cements Limited logo.jpg
| logo = Malabar Cements Limited logo.jpg
| type = [[Private]]
| type = [[Public Sector]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1978|04|11}} in [[Walayar]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1978|04|11}} in [[Walayar]]
| founder =
| founder =
| location_city = [[Walayar]], [[Palakkad district]], [[Kerala]] - 678 624
| location_city = [[Walayar]], [[Palakkad district]], [[Kerala]] - 678 624
| location_country = [[India]]
| location_country = [[India]]
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|T.K jose ([[Chairman]])|M.MOHAMED ALI([[Managing Director]])}}
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|T.K jose ([[Chairman]])|Sri. K. Harikumar([[Managing Director]])}}
| owner = M. P. Ahammed
| owner = [[Government of Kerala]]
| industry = Production and Manufacture
| industry = Production and [[Sales]]
| products = Malabar Super & Malabar Classic Cements
| products = Malabar Super, Malabar Aiswarya, Malabar Classic Cements, Malabar DryMix & Malabar Vega
| market cap =
| market cap =
| revenue =
| revenue =
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| homepage = {{URL|www.malabarcements.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|www.malabarcements.com}}
}}
}}
'''Malabar Cements Limited''' is an Indian cement company. It is among the largest cement production [[Public sector undertakings in Kerala|undertakings]]. It is fully owned by the Malabar Developer and is the only major integrated cement plant in the State.<ref name=mcloffical>{{cite web|title=MCL - Government of kerala PSU|url=https://kerala.gov.in/malabar-cements-ltd.|website=Kerala.Gov.in|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> The total installed capacity of MCL is 6.2 lakh tons. This ISO 9001:2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://malabarcements.com/en/userfiles/ISO%20Certificate(1).jpg|title=Cerifications and Achievements}}</ref> company is responsible for about 10% of total cement production in Kerala.
'''Malabar Cements Limited''' is an Indian cement company. It is among the largest [[Public sector undertakings in Kerala|public sector]] cement production [[Public sector undertakings in Kerala|undertakings]]. It is fully owned by the [[Government of Kerala]] and is the only major integrated cement plant in the State.<ref name=mcloffical>{{cite web|title=MCL - Government of kerala PSU|url=https://kerala.gov.in/malabar-cements-ltd.|website=Kerala.Gov.in|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> The total installed capacity of MCL is 6.2 lakh tons. This ISO 9001:2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://malabarcements.com/en/userfiles/ISO%20Certificate(1).jpg|title=Certifications and Achievements}}</ref> company is responsible for about 10% of total cement production in Kerala.


== History ==
== History ==
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In 1961-62, the Geological Survey of India located a limestone deposit in the Pandarethu valley of the [[Walayar]] region on the northern side of the [[Palakkad]] gap. Located in a dense forest, the hilly terrain required heavy investment. The state government was interested in building a cement factory. In 1975 a feasibility study was completed. In 1976 an industrial license for the manufacture of cement was obtained.
[[File:മലബാർ സിമന്റ് ഫാക്ടറി 01.JPG|thumb|300px|[[Palakkad]] Malabar Cement factory]]
[[File:മലബാർ സിമന്റ് ഫാക്ടറി 01.JPG|thumb|300px|[[Palakkad]] Malabar Cement factory]]
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The Geological Survey of India (GSI) had identified a cement grade limestone deposit in the Walayar reserve forest way back in 1961-62. Later, the Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited confirmed its efficacy. The limestone deposit was located in the Pandarethu valley of the [[Walayar]] region on the northern side of the [[Palakkad]] gap. Located in a dense forest, the hilly terrain required heavy investment. The state government was interested in building a cement factory. In 1975 a feasibility study was completed. In 1976 an industrial license for the manufacture of cement was obtained.
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The Company was incorporated on 11 April 1978 and commenced cement production at its Walayar plant in April 1984.<ref name=zaubacorp>{{cite web|title=Malabar Cements Ltd|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/MALABAR-CEMENTS-LTD/U26941KL1978SGC002975|website=zaubacorp.com|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref>


Despite its difficult terrain and perilous conditions at the deposit, the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) had engaged M/s. Holtec Engineers Pvt. Ltd., in 1975 to study the feasibility of putting up a cement plant at Walayar. And based on this study, KSIDC subsequently obtained an Industrial License for the manufacture of cement in November 1976. The Malabar Cements Limited thus came into existence at Walayar, the then remote and underdeveloped tiny village in the eastern boundary of the Palakkad District.
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An expansion program added a 2.0 lakh ton clinker-grinding unit at [[Cherthala]] in [[Alappuzha district]] in August 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=India: Malabar Cements to resume Cherthala operations|url=https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/156313/india-malabar-cements-to-resume-cherthala-operations.html|website=cemnet.com|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref>

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The company was incorporated on 11 April 1978 and commenced cement production at its Walayar plant in April 1984.<ref name="zaubacorp">{{cite web|title=Malabar Cements Ltd|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/MALABAR-CEMENTS-LTD/U26941KL1978SGC002975|website=zaubacorp.com|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref>

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An expansion program added a 2.0 lakh ton clinker-grinding unit at [[Cherthala]] in [[Alappuzha district]] in August 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=India: Malabar Cements to resume Cherthala operations|url=https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/156313/india-malabar-cements-to-resume-cherthala-operations.html|website=cemnet.com|date=20 February 2015 |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref>


A 2.5MW multi-fuel power plant for Walayar was commissioned in June 1998.
A 2.5MW multi-fuel power plant for Walayar was commissioned in June 1998.


Development of the Cherthala plant began in August 2003 as part of an expansion plan by the company that included commissioning a 600 tpd Grinding Unit.
Development of the Cherthala plant began in August 2003 as part of an expansion plan by the company that included commissioning a 600 TPD Grinding Unit.


== Plant ==
== Plant ==
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===Walayar plant===
===Walayar plant===
With a production capacity of 6.6 lakh tonnes of cement per annum, this unit is its largest one.<ref name=toinews>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Malabar-Cements-to-set-up-bulk-cement-handling-unit-in-Kochi/articleshow/45638897.cms |title=Malabar Cements to set up bulk cement handling unit in Kochi |work=Times of India |date=25 December 2014 |access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref>
With a production capacity of 6.6 lakh tonnes of cement per annum, this unit is its largest one.<ref name=toinews>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Malabar-Cements-to-set-up-bulk-cement-handling-unit-in-Kochi/articleshow/45638897.cms |title=Malabar Cements to set up bulk cement handling unit in Kochi |work=Times of India |date=25 December 2014 |access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref>


===Cherthala plant===
===Cherthala plant===
This plant includes a 600 tpd Grinding Unit. A two lakhs tonnes clinker grinding unit is there.<ref name=toinews />
This plant includes a 600 tpd Grinding Unit. A two lakhs tonnes clinker grinding unit is there.<ref name=toinews />

== Corruption case==
ARK Woods and Metals Ltd., entered into a contract with MCL, for fly ash for a period of nine years. MCL chose to cancel the contract. As a result, MCL incurred a loss of 52.5 lakh.<ref name=Livelaw>{{cite news|url=http://www.livelaw.in/malabar-cements-corruption-case-delhi-hc-stays-proceedings-attachment-businessman-v-m-radhakrishnans-assets-read-order/ |title=Malabar Cements Corruption Case: Delhi HC Stays Further Proceedings In Attachment Of Businessman V.M. Radhakrishnan's Assets|date=22 October 2017 |access-date=24 October 2017 }}</ref> Company managing director K. Padmakumar and marketing manager G. Venugopal were arrested by the VACB on charges of corruption and malpractice.<ref name=TheHindu>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Malabar-Cements-legal-officer-arrested/article17117452.ece |title=Malabar Cements legal officer arrested|date=30 January 2017|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Companies based in Kerala]]
[[Category:Companies based in Kerala]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:Government-owned companies of Kerala]]

Latest revision as of 17:00, 21 April 2024

Malabar Cements Ltd.
Company typePublic Sector
IndustryProduction and Sales
Founded11 April 1978; 46 years ago (1978-04-11) in Walayar
Headquarters
Walayar, Palakkad district, Kerala - 678 624
,
India
Key people
ProductsMalabar Super, Malabar Aiswarya, Malabar Classic Cements, Malabar DryMix & Malabar Vega
Total equity26crore
OwnerGovernment of Kerala
Websitewww.malabarcements.com

Malabar Cements Limited is an Indian cement company. It is among the largest public sector cement production undertakings. It is fully owned by the Government of Kerala and is the only major integrated cement plant in the State.[1] The total installed capacity of MCL is 6.2 lakh tons. This ISO 9001:2000[2] company is responsible for about 10% of total cement production in Kerala.

History

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Palakkad Malabar Cement factory

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) had identified a cement grade limestone deposit in the Walayar reserve forest way back in 1961-62. Later, the Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited confirmed its efficacy. The limestone deposit was located in the Pandarethu valley of the Walayar region on the northern side of the Palakkad gap. Located in a dense forest, the hilly terrain required heavy investment. The state government was interested in building a cement factory. In 1975 a feasibility study was completed. In 1976 an industrial license for the manufacture of cement was obtained.

Despite its difficult terrain and perilous conditions at the deposit, the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) had engaged M/s. Holtec Engineers Pvt. Ltd., in 1975 to study the feasibility of putting up a cement plant at Walayar. And based on this study, KSIDC subsequently obtained an Industrial License for the manufacture of cement in November 1976. The Malabar Cements Limited thus came into existence at Walayar, the then remote and underdeveloped tiny village in the eastern boundary of the Palakkad District.

The company was incorporated on 11 April 1978 and commenced cement production at its Walayar plant in April 1984.[3]

An expansion program added a 2.0 lakh ton clinker-grinding unit at Cherthala in Alappuzha district in August 2003.[4]

A 2.5MW multi-fuel power plant for Walayar was commissioned in June 1998.

Development of the Cherthala plant began in August 2003 as part of an expansion plan by the company that included commissioning a 600 TPD Grinding Unit.

Plant

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The total installed capacity of MCL is 8.6 lakh tons.[clarification needed]

Walayar plant

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With a production capacity of 6.6 lakh tonnes of cement per annum, this unit is its largest one.[5]

Cherthala plant

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This plant includes a 600 tpd Grinding Unit. A two lakhs tonnes clinker grinding unit is there.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "MCL - Government of kerala PSU". Kerala.Gov.in. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Certifications and Achievements".
  3. ^ "Malabar Cements Ltd". zaubacorp.com. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  4. ^ "India: Malabar Cements to resume Cherthala operations". cemnet.com. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Malabar Cements to set up bulk cement handling unit in Kochi". Times of India. 25 December 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
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