Edit this postJK Cement Ltd (JKCL), an affiliate of the J.K. organization, was founded by Late Lala Kamlapat Singhania. The organization includes various industrial and commercial companies with operations in a range of industries. The cement operations commenced commercial production in May 1975 at their first plant at Nimbahera in the State of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest cement manufacturers in North India and the second largest white cement producer in the country. The company has two grey cement plants in Rajasthan with production capacities of 2.8 million tonnes and 0.75 million tonnes per annum.
It has a white cement plant in Rajasthan with a capacity of 0.30 million tonnes per annum. In the northern region, it commands a 13% market share for grey cement. JKCL holds leadership position in Haryana with a market share of 18.4%. Its other markets are Delhi, Rajasthan and Punjab, where it ranks among the top six players. White cement is manufactured under the brand names `JK White` and `Camel`. It is used for flooring, wall application and other specialized applications. JKCL has access to large reserves of limestone for both grey and white cement operations. The manufacturing plants are located in close proximity to the limestone reserves and this results in savings in transportation costs. JKCL has a wide distribution network with 66 feeder depots and more than 4,000 retail stores that stock its grey and white cement products.
