Our
mission&vision
Our Mission – At its core, CIMERWA is fully focused on the journey of Strengthening Rwanda in a pursuit to lay strong foundations for future generations.
Our Vision – To be the leading producer and supplier of quality cement and related products as well as solutions in the GREAT LAKES REGION while maximizing stakeholder value.
Our Vision – To be the leading producer and supplier of quality cement and related products as well as solutions in the GREAT LAKES REGION while maximizing stakeholder value.
Our Values
We always do
Right
Thing
We hold each other accountable and always act with integrity
We Strive for
Excellence
in all we do
We strive for excellence in all we do
Our
People
are our strength
We value our people and recognize that each one of us is essential to our success
We have
Passion
for winning
We inspire each other with our positive attitude and energy as we strive to be the best
We are
Customer
focused
Our customers are at the heart of all we do and we exceed their expectations every time
Our History
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1970s
1970s
Discovery of limestone deposit at a hot spring in Bugarama, Rusizi district in South Western Rwanda
1976
1976
Agreement to set up the 50,000 tons per year cement plant
1984
1984
Plant is commissioned and managed by CBMC (a Chinese company)under a build, own, operate and transfer agreement until the end of the loan term
in July 2006
1994
1994
Operations suspended during genocide which saw 58 CIMERWA team members lose their lives.
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2001
2001
Plant capacity is upgraded to 100,000 tons per annum
2006
2006
CIMERWA is privatized under the Rwanda Investment Group
2011
2011
Shareholding challenges to several Rwandan based institutions
2013
2013
PPC Africa acquires a 51% share of CIMERWA
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2015
2015
CIMERWA launches new corporate identity & Opened new operation plant.
2018
2017
CIMERWA hosts first CIMEGOLF tournament
2018
2018
CIMERWA launches new brand ethos – ‘Strengthening Rwanda’
2019
2019
CIMERWA records first profit since opening of new plant
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2020
2020
CIMERWA introduces ‘SURE RANGE’ in promotion of product diversification & CIMERWA lists on the Rwanda Stock Exchange
2021
2021
CIMERWA hosts third edition of CIMEGOLF
2022
2022
CIMERWA introduces 22.5X cement – SUREWALL
2024
2024
National Cement Holdings Acquires CIMERWA: January 25, 2024