ACC Limited
ACC Limited
ACC Limited (ACC) is a leading player in the Indian building materials space, with a pan-India manufacturing and marketing presence. With 17 cement manufacturing units, 85 ready mix concrete plants, over 6,600 talented employees, a vast distribution network of 56,000 dealers & retailers and a countrywide spread of sales offices, it contributes tremendously to the landscape of the country.For over 80 years, ACC has been synonymous with cement, establishing its reputation as a pioneer organisation that consistently sets new benchmarks in research and innovative product development.History was created more than eight decades ago when the doyens of the Indian cement industry unified their operations to build the foundation of a company that has only grown stronger with every passing year. From the Bhakra Nangal Dam in 1960 to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, ACC cement is at the heart of iconic landmarks across the country.
Our success over the years can be attributed to our unrelenting focus on customer centricity, ethical business practices and sustainable development. We pay tribute to our motto of Cementing Relationships with every single interaction with our range of stakeholders.ACC brand architecture comprises the Gold range and Silver range of products assuring superior quality for general construction as well as for specialised applications and environments. The ready mix concrete product range provides one-stop solutions from basic requirements to high grades of concrete to build the country tallest structures.Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy, with our Sustainable Development 2030 Plan focused on four broad themes: Climate, Circular Economy, Water & Nature and People & Communities. Our corporate social responsibility efforts benefit local communities across the country by furthering economic and social progress.
ACC earliest initiatives in community development date back to the 1940s – long before the term corporate social responsibility was coined.ACC was among the first Indian companies to include commitment to environmental protection as one of its corporate objectives. Since inception, we have integrated this commitment into all activities of our value chain, from mining to sales to promoting the use of alternative fuels and resources, resulting in one of the lowest carbon footprints in the cement industry.In 2022, ACC became a part of Adani Group - the largest and fastest-growing portfolio of diversified sustainable businesses.ACC Limited (Formerly The Associated Cement Companies Limited) an Indian cement producer, headquartered in Mumbai. It is a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements and a part of the Adani Group. On 1 September 2006, the name of The Associated Cement Companies Limited was changed to ACC Limited.
The company was established in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 1 August 1936. In 1936, eleven cement companies belonging to Tata, Khatau, Killick Nixon and FE Dinshaw groups merged to form a single entity, The Associated Cement Companies. Sir Nowroji B Saklatvala was the first chairman of ACC. The first board of directors had some prominent industrialists—J R D Tata, Ambalal Sarabhai, Walchand Hirachand, Dharamsey Khatau, Sir Akbar Hydari, Nawab Salar Jung Bahadur and Sir Homy Mody.
The list of companies that were merged:
• The Indian Cement Co. Ltd.
• The Katni Cement and Industrial Co. Ltd.
• Budhi Portland Cement Ltd.
• The Okha Cement Co. Ltd.
• The Gwalior Cement Company Ltd.
• The Punjab Portland Cement
• The United Cement Co. Ltd.
• The Shahabad Cement Co. Ltd.
• The Coimbatore Cement
• The Dewarkhand Cement Co. Ltd.
• The C. P. Cement Co. Ltd.
The Gagal Cement Works of ACC Limited at Barmana, Himachal Pradesh.
The management control of company was taken over by Swiss cement manufacturer Holcim Group in 2004. ACC operated as subsidiary of Lafarge Holcim. On 1 September 2006, the name of The Associated Cement Companies Limited was changed to ACC Limited.
The company is the only cement company to get Superbrand status in India. On 14 April 2022, Holcim announced that it would exit from the Indian market after 17 years of operations as part of a strategy to focus on core markets, and listed its stakes in ACC and Ambuja Cements for sale.On 15 May 2022, Adani Group acquired Holcim stake in ACC and Ambuja Cements for US$10.5 billion. Industry Building materials
Founded 1 August 1936, 86 years ago
Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Key people N. S. Sekhsaria (Chairman)• Neeraj Akhoury (MD & CEO)
Products Cement
Number of employees 8,200 (2022)
Parent Adani Group
Website www.acclimited.com
Company overview summary:
17 Cement plant
09 Captive power plants
85 Ready mix concrete plants
5600 Chanel partner
560006643(2022) employee
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