CAIRO: Suez Cement and its affiliated companies (Helwan Cement Company and Tourah Portland Cement Company) launched a new product called Oasis Cement to meet growing market needs, according to a press statement. Oasis Cement CEM II B-L 32, 5 N is a composite Portland Cement that is produced by Helwan and Tourah plants according to the Egyptian and European standards, continued the statement. "This type of cement offers excellent performance for the diversified use. It is suitable in general purposes, building works such as masonry mortars, plastering, rendering, pavements and cement products as tiles, bricks and hollow blocks. "Compared to the Ordinary Portland Cement, this new blend has a better water retaining properties; it enhances the mortar plasticity, cohesion and adhesion to walls, with lower crack risks. One of the main players in Egypt's cement sector, Suez Cement's announcement is "in line with its ongoing efforts to introduce new products in the local market, said the release. Suez Cement launched its new product at a press conference held Feb. 13 at the JW Marriott.
