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Powering Progress, Building Futures — ARDI Cement PLC

Strategically located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, ARDI Cement is redefining the East African construction landscape with a 5,000 TPD state-of-the-art cement plant.

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To become the leading sustainable cement producer in the Horn of Africa by 2030.

5,000 TPD Cement Capacity

Strategic Location Near Djibouti Port

119-year Limestone Reserve

Fully Supported by Modern Logistics and Utility Infrastructure

5,000 TPD Cement Capacity

ARDI Cement PLC – Building Ethiopia’s Future, One Project at a Time

ARDI Cement PLC is a subsidiary of ARDI Real Estate, established by highly qualified Ethiopian-Australian professionals. With a focus on industrial development and infrastructure investment, ARDI Cement is leading the development of a greenfield cement project in Dire Dawa, addressing Ethiopia’s national cement shortage.

Technical Specifications:

Detailed datasheets for each product.

Applications:

Guidance on optimal use cases for each cement grade.

ARDI 32.5R
For General Construction
ARDI 42.5R
For High-Strength Applications
ARDI 52.5N
For Specialised Infrastructure
Mission
To manufacture high-quality cement that fuels infrastructure and industrial development across Ethiopia and East Africa.
Vision

To become the leading sustainable cement producer in the Horn of Africa by 2030.

Applications & Use Cases
Housing & Low-rise Buildings
ARDI 32.5R
Commercial and Residential Structures
ARDI 42.5R
Major Infrastructure & Engineering Projects
ARDI 52.5N

All ARDI cement products are designed to perform reliably across a range of climatic and site conditions, with quality and performance that support Ethiopia’s national construction standards.

Our History
A timeline of key milestones:

2025 (Planned)

2024

2023

2022

Powering Progress, Building Futures — ARDI Cement PLC