Vizag Grinding Unit, Gobburupalem Village, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh (0.

95
MTPA)

This Grinding unit with a capacity of 0.95 MTPA is located near Visakhapatnam was commissioned in March

2015. This plant is located just on NH 5 located in between Yellamanchilli and Anakapally. The Plant has

close proximity to Vizag Steel Plant, Vizag Port, Gangavaram port and NTPC Simhadri Super Thermal

Power Plant.
Salient Features of the Unit:

 This plant is equipped to grind both PPC and Slag cement.

 This plant has its own railway sliding.

 This plant has dedicated bulk loading system.

 This plant has Wagon Tippler to unload clinker.

 This plant is designed for a dust emission of 30 mg (40% lower than applicable standards) which will

be one of the lowest in the country.

Drymix Products

Dry Mix Range of Products – For Non Structural Applications:

Ramco Dry Mix Division manufactures pre mixed dry mortars viz. plasters, wall putty and tile adhesive.
These premixed dry mortars are manufactured under controlled conditions of selection and blending to suit
specific application needs and has numerous advantages over jobsite mixes. The product range for the
division comprises of
Tensile
Adhesive
Water
Avg Bed Coverage Open Strength Compressive
Demand Packing
S.No. Product Thickness (Sq.ft / Time after 28 Strength after
(Ltrs / (Kg)
(mm) Kg>) (Minutes) days at 28 days (Mpa)
Bag)
SC(N/
mm2)

Ramco
1 Tile Fix - 3 4-4.5 30 >0.50 >10 6-7 25
T1

Ramco
2 Tile Fix 3 4-4.5 30 >0.50 >10 6-7 25
-T2

Ramco
3 Tile Fix - 3 4-4.5 30 >1.00 >15 6-7 25
T3

Ramco
4 Tile Fix - 3 4-4.5 30 >1.00 >15 6-7 25
T4

Ramco
5 Tile Fix - 6 3-4 30 >1.50 >15 6-7 25
T5

6 Ramco 6 3-4 30 >1.50 >15 6-7 25

 Tile Fix -
T6

Type of Application Ramco Tile Fix

T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

General Application

Ceramic - Floor x x

Ceramic - Wall x x

Vitrified / Semi Vitrified - Floor x x x

Vitrified / Semi Vitrified - Wall x x x

Granite - Floor x x x

Granite - Wall x x

External Tile Cladding - Ordinary x

External Tile Cladding – Water Proof x

Marble - Floor x

Marble - Wall x

Under Water Applications

Sunken areas like toilets x x x

Swimming Pools –Small ceramic Tiles x x x

Swimming Pools –Glass Mosaic

Floor Repair Applications

Ceramic / Vitrified tile –on- mosaic x x x

Tile –on-granite x x

Tile-on -tile x x

Granite-on granite x
a. Ramco Super Fine – Polymer fortified wall putty. It is pre-blended with Portland cement, fillers
and chemical admixtures to give world class finish to walls and ceilings.

Features
b.
a. Compressive Strength : 7-12 MPa @ 28 days

b. Tensile adhesive strength > 0.80 N/mm2

c. Pot Life : 1 hour

d. Available in 3 variants ( WOPC based fine & coarse grades and OPC based)

Applications
c.
a. Finishing & Decorating Exterior Walls

b. Finishing & Decorating Interior Walls

c. Can be used on concrete, rendered walls, hollow blocks , precast walls & concrete ceilings

Benefits
d.
a. No Peeling

b. No Flaking

c. No Blistering

d. Excellent bonding with surface

e. Improved life for paint finishes

f. Better Surface hardness

g. Excellent crack resistance

h. Improved breathability

e. Ramco Tile Fix - Polymer fortified tile adhesive. It is pre-blended with Portland cement, fine
aggregates and chemical admixtures to fix all type of tiles viz. ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles,
natural stones ( marble, mosaic , granite), etc. for interior / exterior floor and wall installations.
 Features

Note
f.

1. Open Time is a general expression for the length of time in which a freshly mixed mortar
can be applied

2. Always use a notch trowel for applying Ramco Tile Fix

3. The coverage given above is valid under ideal conditions

4. Pot Life for all range of Ramco Tile Fix is 1 hour

Application

Benefits
b.

o Longer Life

o Excellent Bond Strength

o No pre soaking of tiles

o Anti - sagging

o Easy to use

o Good Workability

a. Ramco Super Plaster - Premixed Dry Mortar with graded sand , binders and additives for

1. Internal & External Application (General Purpose Plaster),

2. External Application & bathroom walls (Water Repellant Plaster) and for

3. Ceiling and brick laying Application (Ceiling Plaster)

Features
 o Compressive Strength at the age of 28 Days: 12-15 Mpa
o Pot life: 1 hour

Applications

o Interior Walls
o Exterior Walls

o Ceiling Areas

o Brick Joints

Benefits

o Uniform and better finish

o Reduction in cracks

o Enhanced durability and workability

o Easy application

o Better pot life

b. Ramco Super Plaster- Plastering Compound- Non sanded product pre-blended with Portland
cement , hydrated lime and chemical admixtures for plastering and mortar applications

Features

Setting Time Compressive Strength

Soundness
(Minutes) ( Mpa)
3 Days 21-32
Initial 120 - 200 Le Chatelier Expansion ( mm) 1.0
7 Days 28-39

Specific Surface ( Sq.M/Kg) 300-

Final 200-300 28 Days 39-52
380
c.
Ramco Super Plaster -Plastering compound is used in the same way cement is used. This can be
used for all non-structural application. The suggested mix is as follows:

Application Ramco Super Plaster-Plastering Compound Sand

External 1 part 4 – parts
 Internal 1 part 4 – 5 parts

Ceiling 1 part 3 – parts

Brick/block Mortar 1 part 4 –5 parts

d.
Benefits

o Ease of Application

o Better water retention

o Cohesive Mix

o Improved Adhesion

o Better Strength

Dry Mix Range of Products – for Non Structural Applications:

Ramco Super Plaster:

This Plaster is a cement-lime modified premixed dry mortar with sand and additives for internal and

external applications. It is a hassle-free alternative to conventional site mixed plaster.

Variants of Ramco Super Plaster are:

General Purpose Plaster:

Premixed mortar for all types of plastering applications

Water Repellant Plaster:

Premixed mortar with water repellant property for external applications

Brick /Block Mortar:

Premixed Mortar for brick/block laying.

 Ramco Super Fine Cement-based Putty:

Ramco Super Fine is a perfect match for walls and a better alternative to gypsum or acrylic putty.

Ramco Super Fine Cement-based Putty:

Ramco Tile Fix is a specially-formulated engineered tile adhesive. It is a polymer modified, cement-

based and ready-to-use tile adhesive. It is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to fix tiles

and it protects the tiles and ensures a long life for floor surfaces.A wide range is available ranging

from T1 to T6 depending on application and the required bond strength.

Cement:
Ramco Cements Super Grade is a PPC grade cement manufactured as per IS 1489 (Part 1):1991.

Ramco Cements Super Grade is produced either by grinding together Portland Cement clinker and

pozzolona with addition of gypsum or calcium sulphate, or by intimately and uniformly blending Portland

Cement and fine Pozzolona.

World over Ramco Cements Super Grade is preferred due to its ability to produce a durable concrete where

the life of a concrete structure is given more importance.

Ramco Cements Super Grade produces less heat of hydration and offers greater resistance to the attack of

aggressive waters than normal Portland Cement. Moreover, it reduces the leaching of calcium hydroxide

liberated during the setting and hydration of cement.

Ramco Cement 43 Grade (OPC 43):

Ramco Cement OPC 43 confirms to IS 8112. The grade is based on the 28-day compressive strength of the

cement mortar (tested as per IS 4031), which in this case is not less than 43 MPa.

Ramco Cement 53 grade (OPC 53):

Ramco Cement OPC 53 confirms to IS 12269. The grade is based on the 28-day compressive strength of

the cement mortar (tested as per IS 4031), which in this case is not less than 53 MPa.

Ramco Sulphate Resisting Cement (SRC):

Ramco SRC is manufactured as per IS 12330. This cement is used in marine conditions where soil or water

contains excess sulphates. However SRC is weak in resisting chloride attack.

Hence, wherever chlorides are present in combination with sulphates, it is advisable to consider the usage

of Ramco Cements Super Grade after a detailed examination.

The C3A phase of SRC is maintained at lower values <5%.

Sleeper Grade Cement (53 S):

This cement finds its application in the manufacture of precast products and railway sleepers 53 S Cement is

manufactured as per IS 12269 where apart from all requirements of 53 Grade, specific requirements in terms

of C3A and C3S need to be adhered to. C3A is limited to 10% and C3S is limited to 45%.

Ramco Super Fast:

Ramco Super Fast is a Rapid Hardening Portland Cement manufactured as per IS 8041:1990. It is a special

cement that has been customized for manufacturing hollow blocks, solid blocks, paving blocks, fly ash bricks

and other precast items. To ensure the productivity and quality of precast blocks, a separate line meant for

manufacturing the specialized cement has been installed at our plants.

Ramco Concrete
Ramco Concrete - For Structural Concrete Applications:

High performance Concrete based on customers requirements is made in the RMC unit. Concrete with

various permutations based on concrete grades, workability and site conditions are available.

MACE support
MACE,an acronym for Masons,Architects,Contractors and Engineers is the customer face of Ramco

cements.MACE not only provides engineering solution for huge projects,is also provides after-sales support

services to Individual Home Builders who use Ramco.This includes on-the-ground guidance on correct

construction practices and some of the major concrete tests free of cost! This means tremendous cost-

savings to consumers on expensive test,With its tireless,customer-friendly approach,MACE has won the

support and admiration of customers and the trade

Role of MACE

MACE provides engineering solutions for huge projects, provides after-sales support services to Individual

home builders who use Ramco,on-site guidance , some of the major tests on concrete , all free of cost!

SERVICES

Free Mobile Technical Services

1. Technical Assistance
o Free Technical assistance to customers at all stages of construction to ensure consistent
quality concrete. This service is provided by our highly qualified and trained Civil Engineers
from our MACE Division.

o For providing this service, we have deployed Vans equipped with necessary testing
equipment’s in which our Civil Engineers travels from site to site and offers suitable advice to
customers to make a good quality concrete.

2. Concrete test for long-lasting structures

As part of quality assurance measures, we offer the following services to test the ingredients used in
concrete and to check the quality of concrete both in fresh and hardened state.

Water pH Test:

This is the measure of pH level of water to ensure the suitability of water

for construction purpose.
Our Civil engineer takes water sample from the site and checks the pH
level by means of pH meter. The pH level of water is determined instantly
and our engineer provides recommendations to customers based on the
test results.

Slump Test:
 This test is normally done to assess the consistency of freshly produced
concrete at construction site.
Our Civil Engineer visits the site during concreting works and performs
slump test with slump cone and tamping rod. Based on the slump value,
our Engineer recommends the correct amount of water to be used for the
mix.
Too low or too high slump gives a warning about deficit/excess water
content in the mix and our technical engineer advises suitable mix
proportion, water content for the mix immediately.

Compressive Strength Test:

This is the measure of the concrete’s load bearing capacity.

Our vans are equipped with cube moulds for casting cubes from the fresh
concrete being laid at the construction site.
We cast the cubes at site, cure it and transport it to our laboratory or any
nearby colleges/institutions of the customer’s choice, all at our cost.
The cubes are tested in the presence of the customer for determining the
compressive strength and a test Certificate is provided by the testing
institution, all charges for testing borne by us.
The Test Report serves as a proof of quality of the concrete and would be a useful record for future
reference purpose.

Rebound Hammer Test:

This test is an alternative method for determining the compressive strength

of concrete.
This is done for completed structures for which cube testing was not done
due to any reason. This non-destructive test indicates approximate
compressive strength of concrete and gives a fair idea about the load
bearing capacity of concrete .
The rebound hammer is easy to use and provides a large number of
readings in a short time.
 Rebound hammer test are done in front of the customers by our Civil Engineers at site to give an
approximate idea on the compressive strength of concrete.

3. Cover blocks for durable concrete

o It is important to provide cover to the steel in case of RCC works so that the rebar doesn’t
corrode and to provide fire protection to the rebar. If the cover is not recommended, the
rebar will corrode with time and will ultimately result in premature failure of the structure.

o Using cover blocks enhances the life of the structure significantly without adding much to the
cost.

o Customers are educated about the importance of using cover blocks and masking tapes by
our Civil Engineers through site visits.

4. Good building practices to aid construction

o Our Civil Engineers are constantly providing tips on good construction practices to
customers so that they can ensure that these practices are followed at every stage of
construction to prevent failure of the structure.

o Our Civil Engineers in coordination with our Cement and Concrete technologists at our
RRDC (Ramco Research Development Centre) offers customers the best available solutions
to make a durable concrete.

PUBLICATIONS

MACE brings out a technical journal titled "Tech Mantra" for the benefit of Cement, concrete and construction
professionals.

RAMCO RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (RRDC),Chennai

RRDC, located in Chennai, conducts tests in cement and concrete and is responsible for finding the
suitability of waste/reject material used in the cement industry and contributing substantially for sustainable
development. Apart from routine tests, RRDC is involved in finding solutions to concrete challenges faced by
various customers and projects.
Chemical studies:

1. Inductively coupled Plasma Spectrometer.

2. Rapid chemical analysis of about seventy five elements in a short time.
3. Bomb Calorimeter for estimating calorific value of various fuels.
4. High temperature Furnace to study the burnability of various raw mixes.
5. Photometer to study the phosphate content in all raw materials.
6. Flame photometer to study the alkali content in all raw materials.
Mineralogical and microstructure studies:
1. X-Ray Diffractometer for understanding the mineralogy of materials.
2. Differential Thermal Analyser & Thermo Gravimetric Analyser gives the thermal changes of materials
under heating.
3. Surface Area for analyzing materials having nature.
4. Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter(MIP) which helps in analyzing the pore size distribution & porosity of
blended cements & concrete.
5. Particle Size Analyzer for analyzing particle size distribution of fine materials.

6. Optical Microscope for studying the phase formation of clinker and limestone.
7. Rapid determination of Chloride Permeability for studying the permeability of concrete.
8. Various instruments for testing aggregates like Crushing Value Apparatus, Length gauge, thickness
gauge, density bucket etc.
9. Non destructive testing instruments for concrete like Ultrasonic Instrument, Concrete test hammer,
rebar locator Profometer, Water Penetration apparatus etc.
Concrete An Overview

Concrete should be made in such a way that

1. It has the required workability to enable easier transportation, placement, compaction and finishing

2. It must have the required compressive strength

3. It must be durable enough to withstand attack from the external environment

To achieve the above, one must ensure the following

1. Quality of ingredients

a. Cement : It should be stored in such a way that it does not absorb moisture

b. Coarse Aggregates : The size should exceed 4.75 mm and should be strong, hard, clean, durable and graded as per
IS:383

c. Fine Aggregates : The size should be less than 4.75 mm and free of silt and properly graded as per IS:383

d. Water : It should be clean, fresh and potable. Sea water must not be used as it accelerates corrosion and thereby
reducing durability.

e. Chemical Admixtures : These must be added to the concrete mix to alter properties like setting and hardening and must
not exceed recommended limits.

2. States of concrete

a. Plastic State : When the concrete is first mixed, it is soft and can be moulded easily, which enables easy placing and
compaction. Workability and cohesiveness are the two important properties of concrete in this state.

b. Setting : This takes place after placing and compaction and during finishing.

c. Hardening : This happens after setting when concrete starts gaining strength.

The Ramco Cements Limited answers your FAQs on cement & concrete

What is cement?
Cement is an adhesive material with principal constituent as lime capable of bonding together solid particles.

Can you list the different types of cements ?

Portland Pozzolana Cement (Fly Ash based), Ordinary Portland Cement (33, 43, 53 grades), Portland Slag
Cement, Composite Cement, Rapid Hardening Portland Cement, Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement
What are the types of cement commonly available in our Country ?
Portland Pozzolana Cement (Fly Ash based) and Portland Slag Cement
What is Ordinary Portland Cement?
 Ordinary Portland Cement is an adhesive material containing lime, silica, alumina and iron oxide. It is manufactured
by heating these ingredients together to a very high temperature and grinding the resultant hard mass called clinker
with gypsum.
What are blended cements?
Cements derived by mixing together clinker with gypsum and mineral admixtures like Fly Ash and / or Slag are
called blended cements.
What is PPC ( Portland Pozzolona Cement ) ?
PPC is Portland Pozzolana Cement manufactured using clinker, gypsum and fly ash.
What is PSC ( Portland Slag Cement ) ?
PSC is Portland Slag Cement manufactured using clinker, gypsum and slag.
What are the standards for blending materials like fly ash and slag?
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has laid down the following standards for fly ash and slag
Fly Ash :: IS 3812
Slag :: IS 12089
What is concrete?
Concrete is the resultant hardened product obtained by mixing cement, sand, aggregates and water in specified
proportions, capable of taking compressive stresses or loads. In some cases, chemical admixtures are also added.
Are there different grades of concrete?
Yes there are different grades of concrete based on required compressive strength. M20, M30 and M40 are the
normally used grades of concrete. M20 means that the concrete can take on a minimum compressive strength of
20MPA (Newton/sq.mm) after 28 days.
What is workability of concrete and how can it be measured?
Workability is the ease with which concrete can be mixed, placed and compacted. The common method of
measuring workability at site is through the slump cone test.
What are the factors to be kept in mind while executing concrete work at site?
1. Form work should be done in a rigid way so as to withstand all types of loads
2. It is highly recommended to design the mix for the required compressive strength
3. Proper monitoring with special emphasis on water:cement ratio and required workability is a must during
concrete preparation
4. Adequate cover should be given to the reinforcement bars to prevent corrosion
5. Vibrators must be used for compaction
What are the tips for curing of concrete?
1. Concrete must be kept in moist condition for a minimum of 10 days.
2. Ponding with wet gunny bags or suitable curing compounds are necessary to control evaporation
What are the factors affecting durability of concrete?
1. Free lime in cement : Lime present in cement as Calcium Oxide on hydration becomes hydrated free lime.
Higher free lime reduces the durability of concrete. This is generally higher in Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)
whereas in blended cements like PPC and PSC, secondary gel reactions take place between fly ash/slag and
hydrated lime, densifying the cement paste thereby making the concrete impermeable
2. Heat of hydration : The heat generated during hydration of cement is called heat of hydration. If this is high, it
can lead to thermal shrinkage thereby causing cracks. OPC has higher heat of hydration as compared to blended
cements like PPC and PSC.

Good practices checklist

Cement

1. Obtain Cement Test Certificate

 2. Check the parameters of cement, mainly compressive strength, setting time and chemical parameters

3. Blended cement is recommended by experts from durability perspective

4. Cement should be stored in weather proof building

5. Stacking of bags should not be against the wall

6. Cement should be used within three months from date of manufacture

Aggregates

1. Check the size of aggregates. Coarse aggregate to be between 4.75 mm and 20 mm. Fine aggregate to be less
than 4.75 mm
2. Check the source of both types of aggregates

3. Check the distribution using sieve analysis

Water

1. Should be of potable quality

2. pH value should not be less than 6

Chemical Admixtures

1. Check the quality of admixtures with respect to

a. Dry material content

b. Ash content

c. Relative density

d. Chloride content

e. pH

2. Check cement-admixture compatibility and quantity of admixture to be added

Concrete Mix proportioning

1. It is recommended that mix design be carried out to determine the proportion of each ingredient used in concrete
2. Specify the required compressive strength and required workability of concrete

3. Determine the water-cement ratio based on workability, compressive strength and durability criteria

4. Conduct trial mixes with various proportions

Batching and Mixing

1. Check whether batching of ingredients are by weight or by volume. Weight batching is recommended
2. Check whether mixing is by machine or hand. Machine mixing is preferred

3. Check whether the mixture is clean, as concrete stuck to the blades of the mixture may affect quality of concrete

4. Ensure water-cement ratio is controlled

Transportation of concrete

1. Check the distance between concrete mixing and delivery

2. Transportation over small distances is recommended

3. Check for segregation during transportation

Placing and compacting concrete

1. Ensure concrete is placed before setting

2. Adopt measures to compact concrete

3. Care to be taken to avoid displacement of form work and reinforcement

4. Care to be taken to avoid under or over vibration of concrete

Curing

1. Ensure satisfactory temperature regime is maintained by preventing loss of moisture

2. Maintain enough water through appropriate methods like ponding, immersion, spraying and saturated wet covers

3. Ensure curing for sufficient period. Minimum 14 days is recommended. The longer the curing period better is the
quality of concrete

Myths and Realities

Myth 1 :
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) with high compressive strength makes the structure durable

Reality 1 :
OPC with high compressive strength comes with high heat of hydration and large quantities of free lime which affect the
durability of concrete

Myth 2 :
Higher the quantity of cement, higher is the strength and higher is the durability

Reality 2 :
Quantity of cement must be determined as per the mix design and hence must be optimal

Myth 3 :
Residential construction requires concrete with high compressive strength like M40 grade and above

Reality 3 :
Residential construction does not require high grade concrete unless specified. M20 grade of concrete is normally sufficient

Myth 4 :
Use of blending material like Fly Ash is not needed in concrete

Reality 4 :
Blending materials like Fly Ash are required from durability perspective as they convert surplus free lime into C-S-H gel and
reduce heat of hydration

Myth 5 :
Fly Ash is inert and does not enhance any of the properties of concrete

Reality 5 :
Fly Ash is not inert and in fact has pozzolanic properties that get activated in the presence of Calcium Hydroxide to form
compounds possessing cementitious properties. It also densifies the cement paste making it impermeable

Company Overview
Flagship Company & Brand of the Ramco Group
The Ramco Cements Limited is the flagship company of the Ramco Group, a well-known business group of South India. It

is headquartered at Chennai. The main product of the company is Portland cement, manufactured in eight state-of-the art
production facilities that includes Integrated Cement plants and Grinding units with a current total production capacity

of 16.45 MTPA (out of which Satellite Grinding units capacity alone is 4 MTPA). The company is the fifth largest

cement producer in the country. is the most popular cement brand in South India. The company also

produces Ready Mix Concrete and Dry Mortar products, and operates one of the largest wind farms in the country.
Integrated Cement Plants
 Ramasamy Raja Nagar, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu
 Alathiyur, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu

 Ariyalur, Govindapuram, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu

 Jayanthipuram,Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

 Mathodu, Chitradurga District, Karnataka

Grinding Units
 Uthiramerur, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
 Valapady, Salem District, Tamil Nadu

 Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal

 Vizag, Visakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh

Packing Terminals
 Nagercoil Packing Unit, Kumarapuram, Aralvaimozhi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu

State-of-the-Art Research Centre

 Ramco Research Development Centre (RRDC), Chennai

Our Founder
Birth of a Visionary : On April 24, 1894, when a son was born to Pusapati Chinniah Raja, there was great jubilation in the

family. Chinnaiah Raja believed that the child was born with the blessings of the Lord of Rameswaram, and named the child

Ramasamy Raja. Little did anyone imagine that the infant was to one day change the face of Rajapalayam, a panoramic

town on the foothills of the Western Ghats in South Tamil Nadu. Ramasamy Raja, known as PACR, was only 27 years old

when his father died and all the onerous responsibilities of the family were thrust upon his young shoulders.

Businessman turned into Industrialist: Ramasamy Raja was looking for something more enterprising than the family

business. He therefore became an agent for Harvey Mills of Madurai. This move changed Ramasamy Raja's life. He

realized the potential of his own lands. Instead of sending the cotton to Madurai to be converted into yarn, he realized that

the same could be done in Rajapalayam itself. He concluded that Rajapalayam, which was otherwise a very backward area

with very little job opportunities, would be vastly benefited by setting up a mill.

Selfless Service to People: He carried out his responsibilities very efficiently and soon the people of Rajapalayam put him

on a pedestal and respected him for his selfless service to the people. He was Chairman of Rajapalayam Municipality from

1941 to 1947. It was he who made Rajapalayam what it is today. Ramasamy Raja wanted to try his hand at business. He

started off with a chain of provision shops and hardware shops. Along with his nephew, he started a transport corporation

with five buses.

Birth of the first Ramco Venture: His visited Britain and other European countries to see first hand the working of the

mills. There, he had the chance to meet many business magnates. He returned to India full of ideas. After returning to

Rajapalayam, he put his plans into action. To start the yarn mill, he found that he needed Rs.5 lakhs, which in 1936 was a

huge sum. It was considered a Herculean task to raise such a big capital. But the determined Raja was not deterred. He

decided to make the people "Shareholders".

Rajapalayam Mills Ltd: Thanks to his illustrious background and his own reputation, he got the required capital ready, in
next to no time. On September 05, 1938, the then State Minister for Labour, V.V.Giri, inaugurated the mill and Rajapalayam

Mills Ltd commenced operations. There was no looking back for Ramasamy Raja after this. The Mill was a grand success.

He followed this up with other successful ventures. He started The Ramaraju Surgical Cotton Mills Ltd along with his son-in-

law Rama Raju.

The Ramco Cements Limited : At that time, Cement was not considered as a favorable venture due to price controls. Shri.

Manubai Shah, Central Minister for Industries, called upon Ramasamy Raja and appealed to him to start a cement factory.

This was how The Ramco Cements Limited came into being in 1961. Ramasamy Raja needed Rs.1 crore as capital. The

State Government for the first time in the history of India invested Rs.10 lakhs, an indication of the total trust and implicit

faith the Government had in him.

Concern for Shareholders and Workers: Ramasamy Raja had the well-being of the people upper-most in his mind. He

was very particular that the funds of his shareholders be utilized usefully. He showed high concern for his workers. The

famous trade unionist G Ramanujam once said, "In the case of Ramasamy Raja's companies, the workers are always

thinking of the growth of the company, the Raja always has the well being of the workers and their families uppermost in his

mind."

Service to humanity: For Ramasamy Raja, religion and charity were part and parcel of his life. He realized that it was only

education which could erase poverty and the pitiable condition of the people. He formed a trust and started various schools,

colleges and polytechnics which today educate over 7000 students. He also started hospitals for the benefit of the people.

Realizing the dream of PACR: The Ramco Empire continued to expand under the leadership of PACR's son, the former

Group Chairman, Shri P R Ramasubrahmaneya Rajha, who fulfilled the vision of PACR. Crossing the frontiers of

Rajapalayam in PACR's time, the Ramco Group assumed national prominence. With the young guard now involved in the

Group's activities, the process of globalization is on and the Group is taking the big leap onto the international horizon.
Operational Highlights (as on 31 March 2017)

Total Revenue for the year : Rs.4607.03 Crores

Total Comprehensive Income for the year : Rs.648.05 Crores

Cement Plants : 5

Grinding Plants : 4

Packing Plant : 1

Ready Mix Concrete Plant : 1

Dry Mortar Plant : 1

Wind Farm Capacity : 125.95 MW

No of Employees : 2883

• Pioneer in Cement technology

• One of the Top 10 Cement Producers in India

• Single largest Cement Brand in South

• Sophisticated R&D Centre in Chennai

Company History

Birth Of The Ramco Cements Limited : In the 1950s, investment in Cement Industry was not attractive due to price

controls and the massive investments required. Only those entrepreneurs who were not profit-minded but cared for the

country's development came forward to invest in the Cement Industry.

When Shri. Manubai Shah, Central Minister for Industries in late fifties came to Madras to meet the Industrialists, he called

upon Shri P A C Ramasamy Raja and requested him to start a cement factory in TN. This was readily accepted by Shri

PACR and this marked the birth of The Ramco Cements Limited in 1961.

Concern for Investors: On the night of September 3, 1962, while the whole city slept, PAC Ramasamy Raja lay on his bed

in the Madras General Hospital, seriously ill. As all his near and dear watched with tears in their eyes, PAC Ramasamy Raja

summoned his son Ramasubrahmaneya Rajha to his bedside. "There is no more hope", he whispered, "You should take

care of everything from now. My main concern is for The Ramco Cements Limited. I have taken a lot of money as shares

from well-wishers and I have not paid them back any dividends as yet. This has to be taken care of immediately". Those

were his last words.

PACR's Dream Come True: PACR's last wish was dutifully fulfilled by the former Chairman Shri.P.R.Ramasubrahmaneya

Rajah. Today, The Ramco Cements Limited is not only one of the most respected cement companies in the country but also

leads in giving the best return to the investors. With a cement capacity of 15.5 millions tons per annum, the company is the

fifth largest producer of cement in India. It is also one of the largest wind energy producers in the country with a capacity of

125.95 MW.

Birth of Cement Plants: The first plant of RCL at Ramasamy Raja Nagar, near Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, commenced
its production in 1962 with a capacity of 200 tonnes, using wet process. In 70s, the plant switched over to more efficient dry
process. A second kiln was also added to bring the total capacity to 15 lakh tons per annum.
The second venture of RCL is its Jayanthipuram plant near Vijayawada in A.P., set up in 1987. The 36.50 lakh ton per
annum plant employs the latest state-of-the-art technology. The third venture of RCL is at Alathiyur in TN. It was set up in
1997 and expanded by addition of another line in 2001. The 30.50 lakh tons per annum plant is the most modern plant in
the country. Ariyalur plant started operations in 2009 with a capacity of 2 MTPA. It is well-equipped with modern quality
control systems.Currently Line 2 of the plant with a capacity of another 2 MTPA was commissioned in 2012.
Other Ventures: In 2000, RCL acquired Gokul Cements situated in Mathod in Karnataka whose capacity is 2.90 lakh tons
per annum. Being an eco-friendly company, RCL set up the Ramco Windfarm in 1993 at Muppandal in TN. This was
followed by wind farms in Poolavadi near Coimbatore in 1995, Oothumalai in 2005 and in Mathod - the combined capacity
of the wind farms is about 125.95 MW. In the year 1999, RCL commissioned the most sophisticated Ready Mix Concrete
Plant in Medavakkam in South Chennai. In 2002, a state-of-art Dry Mortar plant was commissioned near Sriperumpudur,
Tamilnadu which manufactures dry mortar, cement based putty and tile fix compound. The Company has four satellite
grinding units, located at Chengalpattu and Salem in Tamil Nadu, Kolaghat in West Bengal and Vizag in Andhra Pradesh.
The aggregate grinding capacity of the four plants is 40 lac tonnes per annum.

Management

The Ramco Cements Limited is managed by a Board of Directors comprising of eminent personalities as its members.

Shri.P.R.Venketrama Raja has become the Chairman & Managing Director of the Company with effect from 04-06-2017.

The company board brings together a team of business, administrative, financial and cement technology professionals who

provide guidance and direction to the company's operations in a competitive business environment. The Ramco Cements

Limited has been a pioneer in adopting corporate governance practices comparable to the best in the country.
Winner of the Energy Performance
Our Company has won the following awards constituted by National Council for Cement and Building Materials, New Delhi.
Ramasamy Raja Nagar Plant

 For Best Improvement in Electrical Energy Performance - 2014-15

 For Best Improvement in Energy Performance in Manufacture of Blended Cements - 2014-15

Alathiyur Plant
 For Best Improvement in Energy Performance in Manufacture of Blended Cements - 2013-14

The awards were presented by Sri.Sailendra Singh, Joint Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry

of Commerce and Industry, Government of India on 4.12.2015, at the 14th International Seminar on Cement and Building

Materials.
Winner of the Four Leaves Award
The Ramco Cements Limited is the only Company in the Indian Cement Industry to win the Four Leaves Award (instituted

by Centre for Science & Environment) http://www.cseindia.org/node/282 for taking steps to protect the environment by

ensuring dust free and clean factory premises.

Winner of the Cleaner Production Measures Award
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Environment & Forest Dept, Government of AP, presented the Award to The

Ramco Cements Limited , Jayanthipuram Unit in recognition of practicing Cleaner Production Measures, on the eve of

World Environment Day celebrated at Hyderabad on 05-06-12.

Winner of CII Environmental Best Practices Award
Alathiyur Unit bagged the CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2012. The Award being presented by Mr.L.S.Ganapati,

Chairman, CII Environmental Best Practices Award Committee, 2012.

Awards
Other award won by the company includes:


Green Award 2012 - Alathiyur Factory

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
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National Level Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award 2012 - Alathiyur

Confederation of Indian Industry

National Award for Energy Conservation

Confederation of Indian Industries

Best Energy Efficient Unit

National Council for Cement and Building Materials

 Corporate Performance Award

Economic Times
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Best Improvement in Energy Performance

International Congress on Chemistry of Cement

The Analyst Award

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India

Best all Round Industrial Performance

Federation of AP Chambers of Commerce Industries

Visvesvariah Industrial Award

All India Manufacturers Organisation
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Business Excellence Award

Industrial Economist

Export Performance Award

CAPEXIL

State Safety Awards

Tamil Nadu & AP Governments

Good Industrial Relations Award

Tamil Nadu & AP Governments
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Mine Safety Awards

Government of AP

Cleaner Production Measures

AP Pollution Control Board

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Ramco Cements ரராம்ககரா சசிமமெண்ட

Type Private Sector

Traded as BSE: 500260

NSE: RAMCEM

Industry Building material

power generation

Founded 1938

Founder P A C Ramasamy Raja

 Headquarters Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Key people Venkatarama Raju, MD

A. V. Dharmakrishnan, CEO

Products Cement

Revenue US$3.7 billion (2014–15)[1]

Website www.ramcocements.in

Ramco Cements Limited (formerly Madras Cements Ltd) is the flagship company of the Ramco Group, a business
group based in Chennai, South India. It is the fifth largest cement producer in India. The company also produces
ready mix concrete and dry mortar products and operates wind farms.
It manufactures and markets Portland cement, blast furnace slag cement, white cement and Pozzolana cement. The
company has production facilities
at Alathiyur, Chengalpet, Kolaghat, Medavakkam, Sriperumpudur, Vijayawada, Virudhunagar and Vizag in India.
Ramco opened its first windfarm at Muppandal in 1993. In 1995, Ramco Cements installed 69 additional windmills at
Poolavadi near Coimbatore. As of 2015, the total installed windmill capacity is with 159.185 MW with 229 individual
units.
Ramco Block Fix
A polymer fortified block mortar suitable for all kinds of blocks. It is a specially engineered jointing material with an

ideal mix of cement, graded aggregates, polymers and chemical additives.

Features
Title Value

Binder Ordinary Portland Cement + Additives

Colour Grey

Size of Aggregate 0-0.6mm

Water Requirement 9-10 ltrs per 40 Kg

125-130 Square Feet / 40 Kg (@3mm thickness for 600 x 200 x 150 size
Coverage
block)

Open & Adjustable time 20 minutes

Working Time ( Pot Life) Approx . 120 min

Initial & Final setting time IST: 240 min & FST : 360 min
 Tensile Adhesion Strength >1.00N/mm2 ( at the age of 28 days )

Compressive Strength >12 Mpa ( at the age of 28 days)

Flexural Strength >2.50 Mpa ( at the age of 28 days)

Curing Self

Storage & Shelf life 12 months from date of manufacture, when stored in dry conditions

Application

Ideal for laying

1. Concrete Blocks
2. Cement Mortar Blocks / Bricks
3. Concrete Hollow Blocks
4. Aerated Light weight Blocks
5. Cellular Concrete Blocks
6. Fly ash Bricks
7. Porotherm Blocks

A 3mm thin bed application of Ramco Block Fix substitutes the traditional 15 mm thick mortar applications.
Benefits
 Excellent Workability
 Excellent Adhesion Strength
 Excellent Durability
 Suitable for all types of Blocks
 Self Curing