Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) (Tamil: தமிழ் நாடு சீமைக்காரை கழகம் வரையறுக்கப்பட்டது) is a state-government undertaking of Government of Tamil Nadu located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It manufactures cement, AC sheets, hollow blocks, concrete and other building materials.

History

• Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) was incorporated on 1 April 1976 to take over and operate the existing cement plant in Alangulam, Virudhunagar with an authorized share capital of Rs. 18 crores.^[1]
• In February 2021, indeed reported that Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) is employing about 300 employees^[2]

TANCEM Products

Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has four vertical business:

• Cements – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu Cements" O.P.C Cements (Grade 43 and 53) and "ARASU Super Star" branded P.P.C cement
• Asbestos Sheet – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu A.C Sheets" Asbestos Sheet
• Stoneware Pipes – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu S.W Pipes"

TANCEM Operation

Cements Plants

Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has 2 cement plants: Alangulam Cement Works and Ariyalur Cement Works.

Alangulam Cement Works:

• Location – Alangulam, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District
• Commencement – 1970 – 71
• Products – ARASU brand 43 Grade OPC/PPC Cements, Portland Pozzalana Cement (PPC), Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) [43 Grade]

Ariyalur Cement Works :

• Location – Ariyalur
• Commencement – 1979
• Capacity – 5 lakhs tonnes per annum

Asbestos Sheet Plants

Alangulam Asbestos Sheet Plant:

• Location – Alangulam, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District
• Commencement – October 1981
• Products – ARASU brand AC Sheets
• Capacity – 36000 tonnes per annum

Stoneware Pipes Plants

• Location – Vridhachalaam, Cuddalore District
• Commencement – 1962
• Capacity – 600 MTs per month