Twiga Cement, officially known as Tanzania Portland Cement Public Limited Company (TPC PLC), is the leading cement manufacturer in Tanzania. Established in 1959, the company commenced production in 1966 at its Wazo Hill plant, located approximately 18 km northwest of Dar es Salaam's city center. TPC PLC is a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials Group and is publicly traded on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TWIGA .
? Company Overview
Official Name: Tanzania Portland Cement Public Limited Company (TPC PLC)
Brand Name: Twiga Cement
Founded: 1959; production began in 1966
Location: Wazo Hill, Tegeta, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Ownership: 69.25% owned by Heidelberg Materials Group via Scancem International DA; 30.75% held by the Tanzanian public
Stock Exchange Listing: Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE)
Ticker Symbol: TWIGA
?️ Products
Twiga Cement offers a diverse range of cement products catering to various construction needs:
Twiga Ordinary (CEM I 42.5N): High-strength cement suitable for general construction
Twiga Plus (CEM II/A-L 42.5N): Enhanced workability for specialized applications
Twiga Extra (CEM II/A-L 32.5R): Ideal for plastering and masonry work
Twiga Mega (CEM I 42.5N): Designed for large-scale infrastructure projects
Twiga Super (CEM II/B-L 32.5N): Suitable for general construction purposes
Twiga Jenga (MC 22.5X): Tailored for masonry applications
These products comply with the standards set by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) .
? Contact Information
Address: P.O. Box 1950, Wazo Hill, Tegeta, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 746 810 930
Fax: +255 746 810 931
Email: info@twigacement.com
Website: www.twigacement.com
? Key Management Team
Managing Director: Alfonso Velez
Finance Director: Simon Renauld
Commercial Director: Yves Mataigne
Plant Manager: Ahmed Elsawy
Director of Human Resources: Eveline Mushi
Health, Safety & Security Manager: Jerome Mwakabaga
Environment & Alternative Fuel Manager: Hellen Simime
Procurement Manager: Peter Mohamed
Mines Manager: Geoffrey Mtimbange
Maintenance Manager: Salman Ashraf