UltraTech Cement:
The foundation of the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway
UltraTech Cement Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a
leading cement manufacturer, announced their involvement in the
construction of the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway as the official cement
partner. UltraTech Cement supplied more than 105,000 MT of cement,of
consistent quality from the same source plant,within a period of three
and half years. Apart from the supply of cement, UltraTech Cement
extended their service for the project with technical support.
"UltraTech
Cement is part of the US$40 billion Aditya Birla Group, which
has operations in 36 countries across 6 continents and is
anchored by an extraordinary force of over 133,000 employees
belonging to 42 nationalities." |
The Colombo-Katunayake expressway spans 25.1 kilometres, including 4
motor lanes, with motorists now being able to travel between Colombo and
Katunayake in about 20 minutes.
Mr. Kiran Redkar, Chief Executive of UltraTech Cement, Sri Lanka,
said, "We at UltraTech strongly believe our operations here in Sri Lanka
are not just about achieving business objectives, but also aiding in the
development of the country. The Colombo-Katunayake expressway is yet
another fantastic project the government has completed and we are proud
to be part of it."
Ultra Tech Cement continues to partner many infrastructure
development projects around the country and the Colombo-Katunayake
expressway is yet another example in its commitment to the development
of the country. The Expressway is expected to provide a rapid boost for
industrial expansion at the Katunayake Industrial Zone and to the
tourist industry.
Branded as the cement that grows stronger with time, UltraTech Cement
showcases uncompromised strength and permanence through proven
technology. Produced in a state-of-the-art plant with the latest
technology and holding the title for the highest comprehensive strength
in the 28-day test, UltraTech Cement is the engineer's choice. UltraTech
Cement is part of the US$40 billion Aditya Birla Group, which has
operations in 36 countries across 6 continents and is anchored by an
extraordinary force of over 133,000 employees belonging to 42
nationalities. UltraTech Cement is largest cement manufacturer in India
and among the top 10 cement producers in the world. In Sri Lanka,
UltraTech cement has about 15% market share and operates with high
ethical values and global business practices to provide the best quality
products and services to customers. |