What Taiheiyo Cement Phils Inc does

Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) is a Philippine cement manufacturer founded in 2001 and headquartered at its integrated plant in San Fernando, Cebu. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taiheiyo Cement Corporation (TCC), Japan's largest cement producer, which operates 14 cement plants across 5 countries. TCPI manufactures five cement SKUs — Portland (Type I), Extra Strength Portland Plus (Type IP), Premium Cement Portland Plus (Type IT), Pozzolan (Type P), and Masonry (Type S) — applying Japanese kiln technology transferred from the parent alongside local engineering expertise, and holds ISO certifications for quality and environmental management. Its primary go-to-market is enterprise B2B, supplying government infrastructure projects and private construction contractors via direct field sales, an E-bidding procurement portal, and a regional warehouse and distribution network spanning Liloan (Cebu) and Ibaan (Batangas), with a new ₱3.8 billion Luzon distribution terminal under construction in Calaca, Batangas.

TCPI's growth strategy is capacity- and geography-led rather than product-led. In November 2020, parent TCC approved a ₱15 billion investment to replace TCPI's legacy 2,500-ton-per-day kiln with a 6,000-ton-per-day line targeting ~3 million tons of cement annually by mid-2024. The new San Fernando facility broke ground in August 2022, and the old kiln was retired in October 2021. Raw material supply (limestone, clay, silica) is secured through a core partnership with Solid Earth Development Corp. (SEDC), which also co-executes TCPI's CSR programs. With Luzon distribution infrastructure now being built out, TCPI is transitioning from a Visayas-anchored regional supplier to a national Philippine cement producer, competing primarily through Japanese-engineered product quality, ISO/DTI compliance, and parent-company capital backing rather than through technology or AI differentiation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is shaped through enterprise tendering and procurement bids.

Name

Taiheiyo Cement Phils Inc

Legal name

Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc.

Website

https://taiheiyo-cement.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. is a Cebu-based cement manufacturer and wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, producing five cement SKUs for Philippine government infrastructure projects and private construction contractors, with expanding capacity and a new Luzon distribution terminal under development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Portland cement
• Blended cement products
• Masonry cement
• Construction materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

San Fernando

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Cement Manufacturing and Sales: TCPI manufactures and sells various types of cement products including Portland Cement (Type I), Extra Strength Portland Plus (Type IP), Premium Cement Portland Plus (Type IT), Pozzolan Cement (Type P), and Masonry Cement (Type S) for public infrastructure and private construction projects nationwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TCPI manufactures and sells various types of cement products including Portland Cement (Type I), Extra Strength Portland Plus (Type IP), Premium Cement Portland Plus (Type IT), Pozzolan Cement (Type P), and Masonry Cement (Type S). The company supplies these products for public infrastructure projects and private construction projects throughout the Philippines from its manufacturing plant in San Fernando, Cebu.

Product overview

Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) is a cement manufacturing company that produces five distinct cement products: Portland Cement (Type I), Extra Strength Portland Plus (Type IP), Premium Cement Portland Plus (Type IT), Pozzolan Cement (Type P), and Masonry Cement (Type S). The company delivers consistently superior cement ensuring builders' convenience, efficiency, and adaptability through longstanding expertise and ongoing innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portland Cement (Type I) Standard Portland cement for general construction purposes, supplied to government infrastructure projects and private construction companies in the Philippines.
• Extra Strength Portland Plus (Type IP) Blended cement with pozzolanic material for enhanced durability, targeting construction projects requiring stronger concrete performance.
• Premium Cement Portland Plus (Type IT) High-performance blended cement with superior strength characteristics, designed for demanding infrastructure and construction applications.
• Pozzolan Cement (Type P) Cement containing pozzolanic materials for improved resistance to chemical attack, suitable for infrastructure in chemically aggressive environments.
• Masonry Cement (Type S) Special cement designed for masonry work with enhanced bonding properties for brick, block, and stone construction applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity increase from 2,500 to 6,000 tons of clinker per day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Department of Education (DepEd) - San Fernando DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026TCPI and SEDC partner with DepEd for Brigada Eskwela school maintenance program, donating construction materials, cleaning supplies, and school kits to 28 public schools in San Fernando and Pinamungahan towns.
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025DTI reaffirmed government support for TCPI's continued investments and expansion in the Philippines, including the Luzon distribution terminal project.
• Solid Earth Development Corp. (SEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary supplier of earth materials (limestone, clay, silica) for TCPI's cement manufacturing. SEDC operates quarries and port facility in San Fernando and silica/clay operations in Pinamungahan, Cebu. Both companies conduct joint CSR programs including medical missions, scholarships, and community development.
• Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-7)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment regulatory agency overseeing mining operations. MGB-7 participates in SDMP consultations and stakeholder meetings to ensure compliance with environmental and social development requirements.
• KALIPI Women's Association (Tañañas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's organization in Tañañas, San Fernando supported through livelihood programs including goat raising and legal awareness seminars on women's rights under RA 9262.
• Hope Mountain CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial charity beneficiary of Binibining San Fernando 2026 pageant sponsored by TCPI, with proceeds from the event supporting the institution's programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Semen Indonesia (SIG): Indonesia's largest cement producer with multi-country ASEAN presence. Comparable state-of-the-art plant technology, broad Type I/blended cement portfolio, and infrastructure-focused go-to-market, though focused on Indonesian/SE Asian geographies rather than the Philippines.
• Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa: Major Indonesian cement producer with integrated operations and a broad Type I/blended product mix serving infrastructure and construction. A regional peer in Southeast Asia with similar operational scale and customer focus, though not competing in the Philippine domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim Ltd: Global cement and aggregates leader with extensive emerging market presence including ownership of Holcim Philippines. Comparable business model and product portfolio to TCPI at parent-company scale.
• Taiheiyo Cement Corporation: Parent company of TCPI and Japan's largest cement producer with 14 plants across 5 countries. Operates globally across cement, ready-mix, and mineral resources, providing the technology and capital base that TCPI leverages.
• CRH plc: Global building materials leader that owns Republic Cement in the Philippines. Operates a broader aggregates, ready-mix, and cement portfolio but has overlapping cement manufacturing capabilities in TCPI's key market.

Direct peers

• Republic Cement & Building Materials: A major Philippine cement manufacturer under CRH, with plants in Norzagaray, Teresa, and Batangas. Competes with TCPI across Luzon and Visayas in Type I Portland and blended cements for infrastructure and commercial projects.
• Northern Cement Corporation: Philippine cement manufacturer with plants in Pangasinan and La Union serving Northern Luzon. Comparable product mix (Type I, blended cements) and similar focus on infrastructure and commercial construction customers.
• Holcim Philippines: One of the leading cement manufacturers in the Philippines with nationwide production and distribution. Directly competes with TCPI in Portland and blended cement segments serving infrastructure and private construction customers.
• Cemex Holdings Philippines (Solid Cement): Operates the Solid Cement plant in Antipolo/Rizal and APO Cement in Cebu, making it a direct competitor in both Visayas and Luzon markets with overlapping product portfolios and customer segments.
• Eagle Cement: Philippine cement producer with large-scale integrated operations in Bulacan. Competes head-to-head with TCPI for government infrastructure bids and private construction contracts in Luzon and Visayas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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