ORIENT CEMENTS

Company profile Orient Cement has been contributing to the nations infrastructural development ever since its inception in 1979. A C K Birla Group initiative, we have now de-merged and become an independent public limited company. Orient Cements opening Greenfield project, the plant situated at Devapur in Adilabad District, Andhra Pradesh began cement production in the year 1982. In the year 1997, a split-grinding unit (also a Greenfield project) at Nashirabad, in Jalgaon, Maharashtra was added. Today with a total capacity of 5 MTPA, Orient Cement caters to its varied customers placed across the country. As part of its growth plan to reach 15 MTPA by year 2020, Orient Cement is all geared up for its latest Greenfield project with a proposed capacity of 3 MTPA at Chittapur, in Gulbarga district, Karnataka. Our continuous research and development have made our products create benchmarks in the markets. A fully integrated NABL accredited quality control lab adhering to the best standards ensure that our quality is not compromised upon. Orient Cement is certified for both ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001:2004 and also OHSAS 18001:2007 from Det Norske Veritas, Netherlands. In fact, Devapur plant is the first cement plant in Andhra Pradesh to be certified for ISO 14001:2004 by DNV, in recognition of its outstanding environment management system. By virtue of winning the TPM Excellence Award from JIPM, Japan, Orient Cement has been adjudged a world-class cement unit making it the first cement company in South India and second on an all-India basis to earn this distinction. The TPM certification is a direct result of Orient Cements continuous up-gradation and plant modernization process with special emphasis on energy conservation, pollution control, productivity and quality of cement. With the commitment of our officers, engineers and 2600 plus stockist outlets (and counting), our policy is supported by the latest manufacturing facility, advanced online-quality control & high consistency of the quality of limestone. All this is backed by a good distribution network system and a well thought-out marketing strategy. The Way ahead Orient Cement is all geared up for its latest Greenfield plant at Chittapur, in Gulbarga district, Karnataka with a proposed capacity of 3 MTPA. The project has duly been accorded environment clearance by the Ministry of Environment and Forests and an Environmental Clearance letter has been issued.

Products Who would not want quality cement? At Orient Cement, We believe everyone does And, when we claim ourselves to be the best we actually live up to it. The reason is simple; we want your construction to be a quality one both in resilience and durability. We undertake stringent quality control measures to deliver these consistently through our products. The very fact that our standards far surpass the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) says a lot about our dedication to provide the finest. Our products have thus carved a niche for themselves in both the OPC and PPC categories and today are names to reckon with. How about getting you acquainted with our well known products! Birla A1 premium cement Launched as a corollary to the magnificent success of Orient Gold 53 Grade Cement, Birla A1 Premium Cement has been well received in the market and is already well within the realms of the best known brands in south-west India. Birla A1 Premium Cement is an inter-grinding of Portland cement clinker, gypsum and very fine-grained highly reactive fly ash making it the flagship brand in PPC category. The best advantage of this cement is better particle size distribution for higher strength. It helps to achieve higher density with lower porosity in the hydrated cement, which in turn leads to increased Durability. Key features of Birla A1 Premium Cement:

Higher strength- making it rock solid: Structures built with Birla A1 have better resistance to an aggressive environment such as chlorides and sulphates attack. Concrete made with Birla A1 gains more strength with passage of time

Smoother finish and high resistance to seepage Low heat-of-hydration leads to higher resistance to cracking. Minimum wastage of cement More economy The applications of Birla A1 are very wide: Its suitable for all types of constructions like:

Industrial, residential and commercial constructions Mass concrete construction dams, canals, roads, drains, etc Building construction & RCC work Plastering & masonry Grouts and mortars Effluent and sewage treatment plant Marine work & coastal construction

Birla A1 premium cement OPC 53 grade As part of its strong and unflinching commitment to superior and consistent quality, Orient Cement launched Orient Gold 53-Grade Cement in the year 1992. One of the pioneers to introduce the 53-Grade Cement in India, Orient Cement opened up a whole new dimension in building construction. The runaway success of Orient Gold, even today is a fitting testimony to Orient Cements endeavor to provide the consumers with only the very best. The brand has now been integrated under our umbrella brand and rechristened as Birla A1 Premium Cement - OPC 53 Grade. Key features of Birla A1 Premium Cement OPC 53 Grade :

High Compressive Strength, attained through high quality raw material and achieving optimum process control. Birla A1 Premium Cement OPC 53 Grade strengthens faster than conventional grade cement facilitates quality constructions. Economical Constructions as high-early strength saves in both cement consumption and construction time. Durability: Fineness of cement, in terms of consistency, is an important factor in achieving durable

Birla A1 premium cement OPC 43 grade The earliest of brands to herald Orient Cement onto the path of success, Orient 43 Grade Cement is manufactured under controlled process conditions deploying sophisticated plant machineries. Gaining immense popularity in a quick span of time, this product was responsible for making Orient Cement a household name. The brand has now been integrated under our umbrella brand and rechristened as Birla A1 Premium Cement - OPC 43 Grade. Key features of Birla A1 Premium Cement - OPC 43 Grade:

A general purpose cement specially suited for pre-cast, pre-stressed RCC constructions Suitable for sheet and pipes of asbestos/non-asbestos based products. Birla A1 Premium Cement - OPC 43 Grade is apt for general Civil Engineering construction works like buildings, bridges, roads, etc. Compressive strengths are much higher than the BIS Standards.

Services A product you can rely upon! A service you can vouch for! At Orient Cement, we have always believed in providing exemplary quality products to our customers. Our commitment does not stop at that. We believe in giving the best of services; no compromises made here. Period You want cement, you get it We are right here! With an enviable supply chain management spread across south-west India through both Rail and Road ways consisting of around 50 major transporters Orient Cement ensures on time deliveries and leaves no stone unturned in fulfilling customer requirements. Rest assured we will help you build better! As a true reflection of our commitment to offer you nothing but the best of services, we bring to you the Concrete Engineer. Apt to its name, our highly experienced techno-marketing team demonstrates, provides guidance and reassures our customers of the outstanding quality of our products. Equipped with sophisticated instruments, the mobile Concrete Engineer accomplishes the following objectives:

To ensure maximum satisfaction level amongst Birla A1 users on its quality To effectively communicate the message of excellent quality of Birla A1 premium cement To provide onsite technical services to our customers through our expert Technical Cell personnel Concrete Engineer is designed to effectively offer services as:

Compressive Test (CTM) Rebound Hammer Vicats Apparatus (I.S.T/ F.S.T) Sieve Analysis Slump Cone Test Concrete Cube Casting

Locations

Marketing Office, Hyderabad, AP Cement Plant unit at Devapur, Adilabad, AP Split-grinding unit at Jalgaon, Maharashtra

Orient Cement Limited operates through a well established network of over 40 offices and an excellent strength of evenly distributed stockists numbering over 2,000. The companies distribution network is effectively linked through rail and road to reach every nook and corner of the market.

Corporate Sustainability Yes, as a mandatory operation we do excavate sites; however we make sure we give back more than what we take from the environment. One such approach is the conversion of limestone mines into a huge lake called Maisamma Sagar. As the proverb says What goes around comes around, our attempt to preserve the eco system has helped us in fighting the water scarcity problem at the plant. We have also developed the surrounding area into a picturesque spot for a picnic get-together. What more? Our Devapur and Jalgaon Plants are dotted throughout with Green Zones and our residential quarters are decked up with tree lined avenues providing lovely and healthy atmosphere. We are environmental enthusiasts and so we make the most of the Vanamahotsav and World Environment Day by planting thousands of saplings with avid gusto. As the definition of Corporate Sustainability goes, we actually contribute towards creating a long term consumer value, dedicated towards supporting the ecosystem and nurturing the society at the same time operating business without any hindrances. Sustainable Design Solutions Did you know?? Your home says a lot about what you are!! Putting some extra effort in portraying your genuine concern for the environment, does get you brownie points from your guests. After all a home that is both beautiful and a healthy living space is sure to be a cause for appreciation and envy alike. The basic check-list we need to keep in mind is:

Make the best and appropriate use of land. Water and energy resources are to be efficiently used. Adhere to eco friendly measures that will enhance health. Plan in a way that will eventually strengthen local economies. Make sure your designs are extremely nature friendly and take firm measures to not disturb the eco system in any way.

We take you through a few sustainable ways your home could be designed:

Shape guidelines for varied climates: For Cold Climates

Construct in such a way so as to maximize heat gain during chilly weather conditions. It is vital to give a compact style to the buildings; as a result there will be lesser heat loss. As per your requirement, the elongation can be done along the east or west axis.

For Temperate Climates

The construction and designing is to be done with a capacity to maximize heat gain in winter and minimize over heating in summer for temperate climatic conditions. Rectangular building alignment should be practiced in temperate conditions to avail the advantage of wind movements from both east and west directions.

For Hot and Humid Climate

The heat gain can be minimized as much as possible by constructing a smaller size of windows. The ventilation and shading facilities should be maximized that will help in fighting the heat.

For Hot and Dry Climate

Solar gain can be minimized extensively through shading, especially on the western side, thereby preventing encounter with hot winds.