French mineral firm Imerys plans to ramp up Vizag plant production

Will increase calcium aluminates capacity by 2030 to about 50,000 tonnes from 30,000 tonnes currently in line with India's target of achieving a 300 million tonne crude steel capacity

French industrial minerals major Imerys is chalking out expansion plans for its calcium aluminates plant in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh.

Last year, the industrial mineral group set up a Rs 350 crore calcium aluminates plant in Vizag having a capacity of 30,000 tonnes, which according to the company was the single largest site and single largest investment in the high temperature materials for the refractory, abrasive and construction business segments.

The plan is to increase production to about 50,000 tonnes by 2030 in line with India’s target of achieving a 300 million tonne crude steel capacity.

Philippe Bourg, senior vice president,