Concreat Holdings Philippines, a majority-owned subsidiary of DMCI Holdings, has expanded its capacity by 26 percent following the full operation of a new production line at its Solid Cement Plant in Antipolo City in April.

The company said on Friday that the upgrade raised the plant’s total annual capacity to 7.2 million metric tons (MT) from 5.7 MT, enabling it to ramp up operations and better meet demand.

“This expansion is a pivotal step in Concreat’s turnaround. With higher capacity, a more efficient kiln, and the use of Semirara coal, we are rebuilding momentum and lowering production costs — laying the groundwork for long-term recovery,” Concreat Holdings Philippines President and CEO Herbert M. Consunji said.

Benchmarks met

The new production line passed standard confirmatory testing, met all operational and product quality benchmarks, and is equipped with modern, energy-efficient technology designed to reduce pollutant emissions and deliver significant annual energy savings.

The expansion also created both direct and indirect employment in surrounding communities and supported long-term local resilience through skills training and livelihood programs.

As such, Concreat received fiscal incentives, including an income tax holiday, from the Board of Investments in recognition of its contribution to strategic industrial development.