Established in 1956, Portland Cement (Malawi) Limited is a leading cement products producer in Malawi. It has played an important role in assisting in nation-building in Malawi. The company operates 2 cement plants, one has an annual 0.2 million tons of cement capacity, the other 0.1 million tons. It owns three core cement brands, among which Supaset is the ideal choice for heavy industry construction and the first choice for cement brick manufacturing; Duracrete is a multi-purpose cement with high quality standards and ease of application; Khoma is cement for all kinds of masonry work. To help customers upgrade their technical capabilities, the company has also set up specialized concrete laboratories in Blantyre, Lilongwe and other places to promote quality assurance and various research and development projects.