Concreat Philippines Starts New Cement Line in Rizal

​Concreat Holdings Philippines, a majority-owned subsidiary of DMCI Holdings, announces that the new production line at its Solid Cement Plant in Antipolo City became fully operational on April 2025, bringing its total annual plant capacity to 7.2 million tons (MT), up 26% from 5.7 MT.

This milestone reflects Concreat’s commitment to supporting national development through the delivery of high-quality cement products for critical infrastructure across the country. The new line successfully passed standard confirmatory testing, ensuring full compliance with operational and product quality benchmarks.

“This expansion is a pivotal step in Concreat’s turnaround. With higher capacity, a more efficient kiln, and the use of Semirara coal, we are rebuilding momentum and lowering production costs—laying the groundwork for long-term recovery,” said Herbert M. Consunji, President and CEO of Concreat Holdings Philippines.

The facility upgrade increases Solid Cement Plant’s annual capacity from 1.9 MT to 3.4 MT, reinforcing Concreat’s ability to provide a steady supply of cement essential for building homes, roads, bridges, and other key infrastructure that fuel national progress.

The project is also expected to create both direct and indirect employment in surrounding communities and support long-term local resilience through skills training, employee development, and livelihood programs.

Concreat’s expansion received fiscal incentives and an income tax holiday from the Board of Investments (BOI), in recognition of its contribution to strategic industrial development.

Equipped with modern, energy-efficient technology, the new line is also designed to reduce pollutant emissions and deliver significant annual energy savings.

Concreat Holdings Philippines (formerly Cemex Holdings Philippines), a 51%-owned subsidiary of DMCI Holdings, Inc., is a major cement manufacturer in the country. CHP produces high-quality cement under the brands APO, Rizal, and Island, including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), widely used in large-scale construction projects. The company operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, APO Cement Corporation and Solid Cement Corporation.