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SIBLINE is one of the major clinker and cement producers in the Republic of Lebanon. Sibline currently produces 3,400 tons of clinker per day. Thus, resulting with an annual production of cement exceeding 1.35 Million tons.
In addition, SO.IME Liban sal, a subsidiary company of SIBLINE, produces readymix concrete at an annual capacity of 200,000m3.
Sibline products include Lightweight and regular blocks.

SIBLINE (Ciment de Sibline sal), is located in Mount Lebanon district, in Iklim El Kharoub, Shouf area that is situated at the entrance of the southern part of the country. Yet, the company headquarters are located in Beirut. SIBLINE is a joint stock company with a capital of LBP 120,225,750,000 (US$ 80,000,000).
SIBLINE currently provides 530 job positions and puts forward indirect employment for more than 800 people in the domain of logistics, transportation and distribution of cement and other products.

As of March 1st, 2007, Secil s.a. became a major shareholder in SIBLINE.

 

Secil is a Portuguese joint-stock company. It is valued by its technological advancements, high standards and notable experience in the production, distribution and sales of cement products, concrete products, readymix products, precast and other building materials.
Secil owns and operates 3 cement plans in Portugal, with an annual production capacity of 4 million tons of cement. In addition Portugal and Lebanon, Secil s.a maintains partnerships with cement companies in Tunisia, Angola, Brazil..





History


1987


In 1987, Sibline completed the construction and commissioning of its first production line with a capacity of 800 tons of clinker per day.


1995


In 1995, the Lebanese Government granted SIBLINE the exclusive right to use the Jiyeh port facilities by virtue of Decree No. 6797. The port is located in Jiyeh, Lebanon, which is 5 kilometers away from the plant.


2004


In 2004, SIBLINE added a Coal and Petcoke grinding station that included horizontal ball mill in order to reduce production costs and to align with the sources of energy used by its competitors,


2014


In 2014, and thanks to key acquisitions, SIBLINE added new entity in order to close the loop of products targeting the construction industry. In addition to its existing divisions of Cement and Readymix, SIBLINE launched new business entity in construction material: Sibline Building Materials Division. The new division offers a wide range of products that re-enforce construction projects on the levels of quality, productivity and sustainability.


1995


In 1995, the company started a project for expanding its production capacity by adding a new line of 2,400 tons of clinker per day. This new line was commissioned during late 1998 and enabled the company to be a major player in the Lebanese cement market. The expansion increased the company’s growth subsequently through tripling its production ability and optimizing its costs.


1999


In 1999, The company witnessed a major growth of its market share by reaching more than 21% of the Lebanese market. The prime location of Sibline’s cement plant, played a major role in developing its own geographical market.


2012


In 2012, SIBLINE completed an upgrade project on its clinker production line 1 which consisted of preheater cyclone modifications and improvements including the installation of the Gooseneck. This enhancement allows for more than 40% utilization of alternative fuel. This project also permitted for the installation of a complete new clinker cooler with a production capacity of 1000 metric tons per day. As part of this upgrade and for a better compliance with the environmental requirements, SIBLINE installed a bag house for final dedusting with a capacity of 1000 metric tons per day .


2016


A new filter on the second line was installed in 2016, cost about $ 6,000,000 USD. The new filter uses a high technology based on the use of bags and helps to reduce emissions. Officials and ministers attended the opening ceremony in SIBLINE for the new filter. The installation of the filters and applying the new techniques earned SIBLINE OHSAS 18001 certificates, this is in addition to ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. The Industry Minister said, “It is a sign of the commitment of the national industry to safety and health standards”.


1987


In 1987, Sibline completed the construction and commissioning of its first production line with a capacity of 800 tons of clinker per day.


1995


In 1995, the company started a project for expanding its production capacity by adding a new line of 2,400 tons of clinker per day. This new line was commissioned during late 1998 and enabled the company to be a major player in the Lebanese cement market. The expansion increased the company’s growth subsequently through tripling its production ability and optimizing its costs.


1995


In 1995, the Lebanese Government granted SIBLINE the exclusive right to use the Jiyeh port facilities by virtue of Decree No. 6797. The port is located in Jiyeh, Lebanon, which is 5 kilometers away from the plant.


1999


In 1999, The company witnessed a major growth of its market share by reaching more than 21% of the Lebanese market. The prime location of Sibline’s cement plant, played a major role in developing its own geographical market.


2004


In 2004, SIBLINE added a Coal and Petcoke grinding station that included horizontal ball mill in order to reduce production costs and to align with the sources of energy used by its competitors,


2012


In 2012, SIBLINE completed an upgrade project on its clinker production line 1 which consisted of preheater cyclone modifications and improvements including the installation of the Gooseneck. This enhancement allows for more than 40% utilization of alternative fuel. This project also permitted for the installation of a complete new clinker cooler with a production capacity of 1000 metric tons per day. As part of this upgrade and for a better compliance with the environmental requirements, SIBLINE installed a bag house for final dedusting with a capacity of 1000 metric tons per day .


2014


In 2014, and thanks to key acquisitions, SIBLINE added new entity in order to close the loop of products targeting the construction industry. In addition to its existing divisions of Cement and Readymix, SIBLINE launched new business entity in construction material: Sibline Building Materials Division. The new division offers a wide range of products that re-enforce construction projects on the levels of quality, productivity and sustainability.


2016


A new filter on the second line was installed in 2016, cost about $ 6,000,000 USD. The new filter uses a high technology based on the use of bags and helps to reduce emissions. Officials and ministers attended the opening ceremony in SIBLINE for the new filter. The installation of the filters and applying the new techniques earned SIBLINE OHSAS 18001 certificates, this is in addition to ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. The Industry Minister said, “It is a sign of the commitment of the national industry to safety and health standards”.