NPC delivers on R1.2b on Simuma Expansion Project in Port Shepstone
The investment forms part of its broader growth and renewal strategy under the Huaxin Group.
NPC has been formally recognised at the 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference (KZNIC) for successfully delivering on its R1.2b investment pledge towards the Simuma Expansion Project, originally announced at the 2024 KZNIC.
The acknowledgment comes as NPC participates in this year’s conference as both one of the sponsors and an exhibitor, reaffirming its commitment to supporting platforms that promote sustainable economic growth and industrial development within KwaZulu-Natal.
The Simuma Expansion Project, completed in just nine months, represents one of the province’s most significant industrial expansions and upgrades on the South Coast.
The Port Shepstone-based plant is now operating at full capacity following its large-scale expansion; a milestone that has substantially increased clinker and cement production while advancing operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
“We are honoured to receive this recognition,” said Wang Xuanqian, CEO of NPC. “Fulfilling our investment pledge is a reflection of Huaxin Group and NPC’s long-term vision to strengthen KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing base, support job creation, and contribute to the province’s economic development. And to ensure that KZN has reliable supply of premium quality cement that is locally produced sustainably and efficiently here in KZN.”
NPC’s R1.2b investment forms part of its broader growth and renewal strategy under the Huaxin Group, positioning the company as a key contributor of economic advancement of the construction sector in South Africa.
Through continued partnerships and participation in initiatives such as the KZN Investment Conference, NPC remains steadfast in its mission to be a key partner in building a stronger, more competitive, and inclusive provincial economy.
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