BANGALORE: Zuari Cement is awarded as an 'Outstanding Company in Cement Sector', as part of the 4th EPC World Awards 2013. It is indeed a recognition for excellence; as Zuari Cement has been honored as the company outperforming its peers in its division, blending novelty and state-of-the-art affairs in its performance.

This award becomes special as Zuari Cement repeated this feat winning this unique recognition earlier in 2011.

Now in its 4th year, the EPC World Awards is the foremost in its category, that acknowledges the achievements of the companies and individuals from infrastructure, construction and real estate sectors. Over the years, EPC World Awards have evolved as the national platform and recognized as one of the best industry recognition awards in India.

About Zuari Cement:

Zuari Cement is part of the worldwide Italcementi Group, the fifth largest cement producer in the world. Zuari Cement has a total cement manufacturing capacity of 6.2 million tons in India, which includes two manufacturing units at Sitapuram and Yerraguntla, along with a grinding centre at Chennai. Zuari Cement is developing a project of 3 million ton per year cement plant in North Karnataka and a large grinding unit is also being erected at Sholapur in Maharashtra. A cement terminal is being developed at Kochi, Kerala.

A captive power plant at Sitapuram with a capacity of 43 MW augments the power capabilities of the company. In line with Groups' global focus on quality and environment, Zuari Cement's manufacturing units are ISO 50001:2011, ISO: 9001 and ISO: 14001 Certified. With over 5% market share in the South Indian cement market and sales of over 249 million Euros in 2012, Zuari Cement has chalked out ambitious plans for the future. This includes strengthening its presence in Maharashtra, Orissa, W. Bengal and North East markets.

Zuari Cement has been adjudged as a 'Power Brand' for the second consecutive year in 2013, after a survey conducted by ICMR among consumers across India. Earlier in 2011 awarded 'Master Brand' by the CMO council Asia.