ACC Limited is India's foremost manufacturer of cement and ready mixed concrete with 17 modern cement factories, more than 57 ready mixed concrete plants, a vast distribution network of over 10,000 dealers and a countrywide spread of sales offices.
The company has been a trendsetter and noted benchmark in cement and concrete technology since it was established in 1936. ACC has a unique track record of innovative research, product development and specialized consultancy services. The name ACC is synonymous with cement and enjoys a high level of equity in the Indian market.
The company continuously explores ways to make its business more planet-friendly and this concern is integrated into all activities of the value chain from mining to sales. It has among the lowest carbon footprints in its class. ACC had installed sophisticated pollution control equipment as far back as 1966, long before pollution control laws came into existence. It was among the first Indian companies to include commitment to environmental protection as one of its corporate objectives. Today each cement plant has state-of-the art pollution control equipment. ACC plants, mines and townships visibly demonstrate successful endeavours in quarry rehabilitation, water management techniques and ‘greening’ activities. The company actively promotes the use of alternative fuels and resources and offers effective solutions for waste management including testing and co-processing.
In 2005, ACC became a part of Holcim
