Saurashtra Cement Limited (SCL) is the flag ship company of The Mehta Group, formed in 1956. SCL is one of the leading players in the Indian cement industry, manufacturing Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and Pozzolana Portland Cement (PPC). Also added Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC) and Portland Slag Cement (PSC) to its product range.

SCL markets cement under the brand name "HATHI CEMENT". The product is marketed in 50 kg bag, packed in HDPE/PP or paper bags. The product is identified in the market by a special greenish tinge to give superior finish on external surface. Keeping in tune with the recent market trends, the company has launched cement packed in 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg bags in the retail cement market under the brand name ?CHHOTU HATHI?.

SCL's plant at Ranvav, located in Gujarat state has a cement manufacturing capacity of 1.4 MTPA.SCL?s plant at Ranvav is a modern energy efficient dry process based plant comparable to international standards and makes use of latest machinery sourced from reputed international companies. The plant offers locational advantages because of its proximity to the Porbandar and Veraval/Okha ports. SCL thus has competitive access to the large export markets in the Middle East countries, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh by the economical sea route.

SCL's modernization scheme implemented in the past has paid the results. State-of-the-art equipment and control systems installed has led to capacity enhancement, reduction in power and fuel consumption and improvement in quality and emission levels.

Modernization Benefits

With new technology, new equipment and new systems, the targeted results of the modernization project have been achieved. Modernization has resulted in significant improvement in the operating parameters of the plant as shown below:

SCL is an ISO 9001:2000 company and recognized Export House in the country. It is also a recipient of Certificates of Exports Recognition by CAPEXIL thrice.

SCL has 641 employees comprising 603 skilled and 38 unskilled employees. The company conducts regular HRD programs for the development of managerial, technical and marketing skills for its employees. In addition, surveys are conducted for identifying employees having immense potential and willingness to undertake challenging responsibilities.

In its endeavor to provide good facilities for the employees and their families, SCL has set up full-fledged infrastructure. This includes housing colony, school, playground, club house, hospital and dispensary, sports facilities, clean water supply, good roads, temple, etc. Also undertakes various cultural activities for the employees and the surrounding villages.