Natal Portland Cement completes kiln upgrade at Simuma plant in South Africa

Natal Portland Cement (NPC), a subsidiary of China's Huaxin Group, completed a kiln upgrade at its Simuma plant in Port Shepstone, South Africa, increasing cement production capacity from 1.5 million to 2.8 million tonnes per annum. The expansion is backed by a R1 billion investment commitment.

“The Simuma Expansion is a testament to Huaxin’s commitment to strengthen and grow the NPC brand in South Africa.”freightnews.co.za

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• freightnews.co.zaKiln upgrade marks cement plant’s expansion | Freight NewsJul 7, 2025
• citizen.co.zaNPC celebrates major milestone during start-up ceremony at Simuma plant | The CitizenNPCJul 21, 2025

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