Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) subsidiary Pacific Cement Pte Ltd has completed commissioning works on its repaired cement mill.
FHL Board deputy chairman Sakiusa Raivoce confirmed production had resumed with PCL now supplying both bulk and bagged cement to its customers.
“Cement supply in the market is now normalised,” Mr Raivoce said in a market announcement issued by the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX).
“We sincerely thank our valued customers, partners, and stakeholders for their continued support and understanding.”
Mr Raivoce said PCL, with the support of its shareholders, was also now fast-tracking its process to upgrade the existing cement mill.
“This initiative will mitigate potential risks and enhance the long-term reliability of the mill, ensuring that PCL continues to meet the growing demands and satisfaction of its customers and stakeholders in the future.”
Last month, PCL’s engineering team, along with specialist contractors, had installed the damaged mill component and commenced commissioning.
The major cement manufacturer had temporarily ceased production in March early this year after a mill breakdown.
The mill has been riddled with downtimes attributed to breakdowns over recent years affecting production and profitability and had resulted in importation of cement to cater to local market demand.
Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated July 12, 2025
