One of the leading cement manufacturers in Iraq. Alqaim Cement specialises in delivering salt resistant cement with special “dry” capabilities. The Al Maysarah Group took over the operation of Alqaim Cement Plant in 2008, under an investment agreement for a period of 15 years, which is subject to renewal. With a production quota of 75%, Alqaim Cement is a market leader with a strategic location advantage.
The manufacturing plant is located in Alnbar territory which is just 410kms south of Baghdad and 40kms from the city of Alqaim, and its connected with a metro from Baghdad. The raw material for the manufacturing plant is transported from Hanoob via metro and road transportation.
The oven used for heating purposes, during the cement manufacturing process, uses natural gas pipeline. While the distilled water is acquired using the phosphate filter station. The factory consists of the following:
- Stone quarries
- Unloading station
- Store mixture
The factory not only has state-of-the-art equipment and machinery, but also a highly trained team of qualified and motivational individuals, who are dedicated to work to the best of their abilities to help produce 840,000 tonnes of cement annually.
Alqaim Cement Plant is considered one of the main and leading cement producers in Iraq. The Plant is located in Alnbar Provenance 350 kms west of Baghdad and 40kms from Alqaim City, with a designed production capacity of 840,000 up to 1,000,000 Tons of cement (i.e. Bagged & Bulk SRC). In 2008, Al-Maysarah Group had acquired the right to own, operate, and manage Alqaim plant for 15 years –with renewable option- under the Investment & Rehabilitation Program promoted then, by the Iraqi Government.
Within two years since the acquisition of the plant, Al-Maysarah Group had implemented heavy restructuring program, aimed at enhance the plant’s efficiencies and production capacity with a total investment of over $ 60 Million injected over two years. In that direction, a new power plant station of over 24 MW was installed to enhance the production capacity of cement from pre-acquisition levels of nearly 450,000 tons annually up to 1,000,000 tons designed annual production capacity.
Moreover, in terms of management, Al-Maysarah Group had put-in-place new highly skilled and experience management team, for the sole purpose of improving the production and operational efficiencies of the cement plant. The restructuring and rehabilitation program implemented had successfully positioned Alqaim Cement Plant at a competitive level with upgraded production capabilities to meet growing market demand, along with solidifying its market presences as a trust worthy brand sought after by our clients.
At present day, Alqaim Cement Plant is considered as one of the main market suppliers within the middle regional area in Iraq for SRC Cement (Sulfate – Resisting Cement), employing 1085 skilled of national labor and is considered one of the national economic driving forces that aid in rebuilding Iraq.
Our Products:
– SRC Cement (Sulphate – Resisting Cement ) : Brand Name “ AlQaim Cement “ in 50 Kg bags & bulk.
