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Celebrating Industry Progress with the ECO Excellence Series
10 June 2025
YTL Cement continues its collaboration with Sin Chew Daily through the ECO Excellence Series, an editorial initiative that spotlights sustainable construction practices across Malaysia. The series recognises developers and contractors who are championing the use of low-carbon materials and responsible building practices, contributing to a greener future for the built environment.
Building a Legacy of Innovation and Sustainability
The latest feature highlights the legacy and leadership of YTL Cement Group and its concrete arm, Buildcon Concrete - Malaysia’s largest ready-mixed concrete supplier. Established in 1977, Buildcon has grown from just two mixer trucks to a nationwide network of more than 50 batching plants and 1,000 vehicles, enabling efficient delivery and consistent quality.
With over 70 years of industry experience, YTL Cement Group remains the preferred building materials partner for landmark projects such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka 118, and the Penang Bridge. The article showcases how YTL Cement’s vertically integrated operations, coupled with its Construction Development Lab (CDL), deliver bespoke concrete solutions tailored to project needs - ensuring performance, reliability, and lower embodied carbon.
The ECO Range: Advancing Low-Carbon Construction
At the core of this commitment is the ECO Product Range, including ECOCem™, ECOConcrete™, ECODrymix™, and ECOSand™. In particular, ECOConcrete™ has been widely adopted for its durability and sustainability credentials.
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YTL Cement is Malaysia’s pioneer and largest building materials group. With a network of cement plants, terminals, ready-mixed concrete batching facilities, drymix operations, and aggregate quarries, YTL Cement is recognised as a partner in nation building. Over its 70-year legacy, the Group has contributed to the construction of residential, commercial, and infrastructural projects throughout Malaysia, including the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka 118, SMART Tunnel, and the nation’s iconic airports and bridges.
Extending its presence beyond domestic borders, YTL Cement now has operations in Southeast Asia, meeting the building material needs of neighbouring nations.
Recently, the Group launched its ECO Product Range, providing a diverse selection of low-carbon alternatives to conventional offerings. This eco-friendly range includes ECOCem™, a selection of low-carbon cements; ECOConcrete™, offering concrete with significantly reduced embodied carbon; ECOSand™, a perfect substitute for natural sand; and ECODrymix™, an eco-friendly pre-mix range. This initiative is part of its commitment to support the industry’s transition to sustainable construction.
Extending its presence beyond domestic borders, YTL Cement now has operations in Southeast Asia, meeting the building material needs of neighbouring nations.
Recently, the Group launched its ECO Product Range, providing a diverse selection of low-carbon alternatives to conventional offerings. This eco-friendly range includes ECOCem™, a selection of low-carbon cements; ECOConcrete™, offering concrete with significantly reduced embodied carbon; ECOSand™, a perfect substitute for natural sand; and ECODrymix™, an eco-friendly pre-mix range. This initiative is part of its commitment to support the industry’s transition to sustainable construction.
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