With Huaxin Cement Narayani, VOITH made one of its most significant diversification moves, entering Nepal's construction-materials sector with a world-class cement operation. Production began in May 2022, backed by a USD 250 million investment.
Scale that builds a nation
Strategically located between Kathmandu and Pokhara, the plant was engineered for both capacity and reach. Its headline figures tell the story of an industrial undertaking built for the long term:
- USD 250M total investment
- 4,000 tons per day production capacity
- ~1,000 personnel employed across operations
- A central location serving Nepal's busiest construction corridor
A partnership of expertise
The venture pairs VOITH's deep understanding of the Nepali market with the global manufacturing know-how of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., one of the world's established cement producers. Together, the partnership brings modern, efficient, and consistent cement production to a market with rising infrastructure demand.
Cement is the foundation of national development. By producing it at scale and to international standards, we are helping build Nepal, literally.
Beyond the plant
The impact of Huaxin Cement Narayani extends well past its production lines:
- Employment: around a thousand direct jobs, plus a wider supplier ecosystem
- Import substitution: strengthening domestic supply and reducing reliance on imports
- Quality: bringing globally benchmarked materials to Nepali builders and projects
The move into cement reflects VOITH's evolution from a mobility pioneer into a true multi-sector conglomerate, investing where Nepal's growth needs it most.