Imerys has announced the launch of commercial sales out of its new calcium aluminate plant in Vizag, in Andhra Pradesh.
The Group invested Rs. 350 crores in this new facility, which expands the Group’s presence in the country.
“Our Vizag plant helps Imerys to be closer to our customers, in addition to subscribing to the ‘Make in India’ drive by the Government of India to promote self-sufficiency and save foreign exchange through import substitution,” said Segi P. Idicula, Director of Imerys Vizag.
The company has hired 100 people from local communities, who have been trained gradually as the commissioning of the plant was progressing. Imerys India today employs 800 people, located in 16 industrial sites and 8 sales offices, according to the company statement.
“The opening of this new plant is a major milestone for Imerys. It is another proof that the Group continues to invest in growing markets and geographies. The fully remote commissioning, caused by the perduring pandemic, has been an incredible achievement. Our local teams have been simply great,” commented Alessandro DAZZA, Imerys Chief Executive Officer.
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