OREANDA-NEWS. Zhigulyovsk Building Materials, part of EUROCEMENT group, according to the results of its operations in May 2014, demonstrates steady growth in its primary production figures. Over the reporting month, the plant produced 80.6 thousand tons of clinker (semi-manufactured material for cement production) and 95.4 thousand tons of cement, which exceeds values from May of the previous year by 12% and 1.4% respectively.

A high growth of demand for CEM I 42.5N has been observed among customers. In May 2014, the plant produced 41.2 thousand tons of cement of this type, which is 80.2% more than in May of the previous year. This type of cement is delivered in bulk and in bags - soft 1,000 kg big bags. This packaging is particularly regarded for its high durability and moisture resistance.

The Portland cement CEM I 42.5N made by Zhigulyovsk Building Materials is resistant to heavy frost and 20% stronger than the GOST standard. It is perfectly suited for the construction of all kinds of concrete and reinforced concrete facilities, solid concrete with early mold removal, outdoor work and thin-walled solid-cast structures.

Zhigulyovsk Building Materials also continues to demonstrate consistent growth in its production of building gravel and carbonate rock for manufacturing bituminous concrete. According to the results of its operations in May 2014, the plant produced 45.9 thousand tons of gravel and 17.7 thousand tons of carbonate rock. These values exceed those of May 2013 by 4.8% and 3.9% respectively.