Tokyo Cement boosts capacity with high-tech plant in Trincomalee

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti,recently inaugurated Tokyo Cement Group’s cutting-edge cement manufacturing plant in Trincomalee recently. The fully-automated, high-tech cement grinding facility adds 1 million Metric Tons to Tokyo Cement’s total production capacity, increasing it to 4 million metric tons per annum, the largest in the country.

The event was also graced by the presence of Naoaki Kamoshida, Chargé d’affaires ad Interim of Japan, Takafumi Nakanishi, Finance Attache and First Secretary Embassy of Japan, Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera, Governor of the Eastern Province, and Roshan Akmeemana, MP of the Trincomalee District, along with other dignitaries from the Ministry and government officials. At the invitation of Dr. Harsha Cabral PC, Chairman, and S.R. Gnanam, Managing Director of the Tokyo Cement Group, Masaharu Sansui, Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Ube Cement Corporation, Tokyo Cement’s technical partner, attended the inauguration ceremony, along with distinguished members of the Board of Directors, as well as the management and staff of the Tokyo Cement Group. Tokyo Cement Group is Sri Lanka’s largest manufacturer of high-quality cement, concrete, and cement-based innovative products. As a truly homegrown blue-chip company, Tokyo Cement has become an integral part of the country’s growth journey, earning its reputation as the most trusted supplier in the construction industry. From iconic city landmarks to vital infrastructure such as bridges, railroads, and elevated highways, Tokyo Cement’s products have helped shape projects that stand the test of time.With an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, the company continues to lead the transformation of the local construction landscape. As a key partner in nation-building, Tokyo Cement is dedicated to enriching the national economy through local value creation, while strengthening its market leadership as a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s industrial progress.