Mbeya Cement, part of the LafargeHolcim group, has introduced higher-strength cement named Tembo Supaset 42.5 cement.
Catherine Langreney, CEO of Lafarge Tanzania, said the product specifically addresses the needs for block making, concrete mix, mega structures and high visibility infrastructure projects--bridges, roads and stadiums.
"This brand is the result of careful [almost one year] research and development by our cement technical experts, Ms Langreney said yesterday during the launch. She added: "[Supaset CEM II] is specially formulated Portland composite cement engineered to meet the fast-setting requirements of block makers." (Source: AllAfrica News)

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