Allied Cement has been given approval for its Bailonggang project by the Development and Reform Commission. The new plant is to be based in Bailonggang, Pudong, Shanghai and is a joint venture between Allied Cement and Shanghai Building Material Group.

Following granting of the major approvals from the relevant authorities for the Bailonggang project, the next stage will include land acquisition, finalisation of technical proposals, inviting tenders and commencement of construction.