Holcim Shokti cement rolled out in Bangladesh

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (LHBL), cement manufacturers of the country, has recently launched a new cement brand ‘Holcim Shokti’ at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital.

Based on market research and customer feedback LafargeHolcim Bangladesh carried out extensive research and trials to develop ‘Holcim Shokti’, said a press release.

‘Holcim Shokti’ is the first rapid early strength cement product in Bangladesh based on the ‘Rapid Set’ technology that enhances early strength, ensures faster setting times, and uses an optimum amount of water to ensure better workability.

It is a specialised cement that ensures 50 percent extra strength in two days. This can be used in RCC structure, renovation, and development of both residential and commercial projects, the press release said.

Due to its rapid early strength, it will save 15-25 percent time at the de-shuttering stage leading to lower construction cost.

It will save approximately 1400 taka per tonne cement usage, it added.

This cement is available all across Bangladesh in an environment-friendly BOPP bag which is tamper and moisture-proof and can be stored for four to six months.

The company believes it will be able to attract customers due to its uniqueness, sustainability, and cost-saving features and shall bring a different dimension to the construction industry as a whole.

Professor Dr Raquib Ahsan, from Department of Civil Engineering of BUET, presented the keynote during the launch where top distributors and prominent structural engineers and architects of different corporate houses along with company officials were present.