Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) is a state-government undertaking of Government of Tamil Nadu located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It produces cement, AC sheets, hollow blocks, concrete and other building materials.
History
Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) was incorporated on 1 April 1976 to take over and operate the existing cement plant in Alangulam, Virudhunagar with an authorized share capital of Rs. 18 crores.[2] In February 2021, indeed reported that TANCEM was employing about 300 employees[3] In October 2021, Tamil Nadu Chief MinisterM.K. Stalin launched Valimai, a new cement brand from TANCEM.[4][5]
TANCEM Products
Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has four vertical business:
Cements – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu Cements" O.P.C Cements (Grade 43 and 53) and "ARASU Super Star" branded P.P.C cement[6]
Asbestos Sheet – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu A.C Sheets" Asbestos Sheet
Stoneware Pipes – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu S.W Pipes"
TANCEM Operation
Cements Plants
Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has 2 cement plants: Alangulam Cement Works and Ariyalur Cement Works.
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), the supreme audit institution of India, reprimanded the state-owned Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation (TANCEM) for unlawfully operating eight mines without acquiring environmental clearance.[7] It reportedly accused that out of the nine mines leased from the state government, TANCEM had only obtained clearance for one mine in the Ariyalur district.[8][9]
