Concreat Launches Full Operations of New Cement Line in Antipolo, Boosting Capacity by 26%

Concreat Holdings Philippines, formerly known as Cemex and now led by DMIC Holdings, has officially commenced full operations of its newly expanded production line at the Solid Cement Plant in Antipolo City.

The upgrade, which began full-scale operation last month, raises Concreat’s total cement production capacity by 26%—from 5.7 million to 7.2 million metric tons annually. The Antipolo facility alone increased its output from 1.9 million to 3.4 million metric tons per year.

Company president and CEO Herbert Consunji called the expansion a major milestone in Concreat’s recovery strategy. He emphasized the efficiency gains from a modern kiln, the use of Semirara coal, and the project’s potential to significantly reduce production costs.

The new production line has passed confirmatory tests and complies fully with industry standards for both operations and product quality. It also incorporates energy-efficient technology designed to minimize emissions and generate substantial energy savings.

The project received support from the Board of Investments (BOI), which granted fiscal incentives and an income tax holiday due to its alignment with strategic industrial goals.

Concreat highlighted the economic benefits of the expansion, which include direct and indirect job creation, community livelihood programs, and skills development initiatives. The company produces well-known cement brands like APO, Rizal, and Island, with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) being a key product used in large infrastructure projects.