Dangote Cement raises quality bar, unveils BlocMaster

A new premium, high strength cement from the largest cement company in Africa, Dangote Cement Plc, has been formally unveiled in Lagos to the delight of block makers, distributors and other stakeholders.

The new portland limestone cement, BlocMaster, launched amidst fanfare, yesterday, according to the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Engr. Joseph Makoju, is the final answer to the yearnings and expectations of block and concrete makers. They desire a new product that could combine all the qualities of the existing range of cement in the market, he said.

He explained that BlocMaster is a product of intensive research, laboratory and field tests and regulatory authorities’ approval.

According to him, the new cement comes with a difference and value for money.

Engr. Makoju stated that all stakeholders involved in the value chain of cement were part of the research and the eventual formulation of the BlocMaster, adding that “all stakeholders were involved - blockmakers, regulatory agencies and customers alike.

We took samples to them to test before we finally concluded on the product.