1939
It was in the year 1939, during the pre-independence era, the company started its cement unit as a venture towards Building up a self-reliant India with respect to one of the country’s essential commodities / Core Sectors.

Of the four units so started, one was located at Dalmiapuram, which was later incorporated as “DALMIA CEMENT (BHARAT) LIMITED” (whilst two units got absorbed in Pakistan due to partition).

In 1939, a 250 Tonnes per day kiln was started by the Company to manufacture cement by Semi-dry process. The machinery was supplied by M/s. POLYSIUS , GERMANY.

1949 – 1982
In 1949, a 500 Tonnes per day Wet Process Unax Kiln supplied by M/s. F.L.SMIDTH, DENMARK was installed. Again in 1959, expansion was undertaken with the installation of another 500 Tonnes per day wet process Folax Kiln supplied by M/s. F.L.SMIDTH, DENMARK. In 1982, a 200 Tonnes per day Vertical Shaft Kiln (First of its kind in India) was installed using fuel as Coal Slurry Process.

1983 – 1993
Decontrol of Cement – Partial Decontrol (1983) – Full Decontrol (1984)

In the year 1983, Captive Power Gensets supplied by M/s Wartsila were installed.

In the year 1984, Oil well cement production was started and in 1986 the prestigious API Monogram certification was received from American Petroleum Institute, USA.

With rising costs of fuel, major modernization programme was undertaken in line with policy of the Government of India to switch over from Wet Process to Dry Process. Consequently, a 1500 Tonnes per day pre-calcinator kiln supplied by M/s. KHD HUMBOLDT WEDAG AG, WEST GERMANY was commissioned in 1987 and both the Wet Process kilns were stopped. This is a modern Dry Process Kiln First of its kind in TAMILNADU with Computerised Controls. The New Plant includes Stacker Reclaimer and ‘X’ RAY Analyser to ensure uniform Quality.

In the year 1990, we have installed state of the art Electronic Roto Packer - I with 8 spouts for packing cement.

In the year 1991, we have introduced a new technology “Auto Kiln Control System” for smooth operation of Kiln. Also, in the year 1991, a Regional Training Centre sponsored by World Bank DANIDA is started at our Plant to cater to all South Indian Cement Plants. This is a recognition of our Plant as center for excellence for transfer of Technology.

In the year 1993, we have been awarded ISO 9002 certification for our Quality Management System (First cement company in South India) from BIS.

1994 – 2004
In the year 1994, we have installed state of the art Electronic Roto Packer-II (12 spout) for packing cement.

In the year 1997, Cement grinding was modernized by introducing Vertical Roller Mill.

The Central control room has been upgraded with latest fuzzy logic controls for improved energy efficiency and productivity.

We have upgraded the Kiln Cooler with the latest IKN technology for improved thermal efficiency.

A substantial expansion project was completed in 2002 with up gradation of our KHD Kiln, enhancing the capacity to 3300 TPD, by installing energy efficient low pressure cyclones and the Kiln Cooler with the latest CFG technology for improved thermal efficiency.

In the year 2004, we have received ISO 14001 certification for our Environmental Management System from BIS.

2005 Onwards
A major capacity expansion project is commissioned during the year 2006 to enhance the total cement capacity by putting up a most modern & energy efficient 3800 TPD Plant.

Also to meet the increased power requirement at optimum cost, a 27 MW Captive Thermal Power Plant is put up during the year 2005. Additional Captive Thermal Power Plant of Capacity 23 MW is commissioned in the year 2008.

In the year 2010, we have received IS 18001:2007 certification for our OHSMS, Occupational Health and Safety Management System from BIS.