11 best cement manufacturers

No construction today can do without such an important material as cement. Every year, manufacturers will improve manufacturing technology, modernize equipment, which leads to the creation of high-quality compounds. The scope of application of the product is very wide, the material is used not only in construction sites, but also in other industries. Therefore, for each case requires a cement with a specific set of characteristics. Before you go to the store or place an order online, you should listen to the advice of experts.

How to choose high-quality cement

1. Cement composition. The basis of the cement composition is crushed inorganic substances, for example, limestone, clay, mineral additives and fillers. Depending on the recipe, there are many varieties of material. Portland cement is the most popular in our country. It is suitable for the construction and manufacture of reinforced concrete structures. But seawater destroys concrete based on Portland cement.
2. Strength. The most important characteristic of any cement is strength. This indicator is laid in the labeling of the material. M400 cement withstands a pressure of 32.5 MPa, this number is called the strength class. The five hundredth brand must comply with the strength class of 42.5. Military cement (M600) has the highest strength. It withstands a load of 52.5 MPa. Most often in life brands of cement M400 and M500 are applied.
3. Purity. Another designation concerns potential buyers. On the packaging manufacturer indicates next to the letter D number. It indicates the content in the composition of additives. For example, in the cement mixture D20 contains up to 20% of fillers, plasticizers and other compounds. Marking D0 indicates the purity of the cement, there are no additives.
4. Cure rate. Depending on the type of work performed, the concrete mortar should harden faster or slower. Therefore, manufacturers offer cement modifications with different freezing rates. If the package has a CEM I marking, then the concrete will harden as fast as possible. For building concrete M400 is considered normal marking CEM V.
5. Packing. For the packaging of bulk and hygroscopic material, manufacturers use multi-layered paper bags and bags. A large packing (50 kg each) is optimal for building. And when small amounts of work are performed, it is more profitable to take packages weighing 5-30 kg.
6. Shelf life. A distinctive feature of cement is the limited shelf life. The date of manufacture is indicated on the package, so when purchasing it is necessary to calculate whether the composition will be used before the expiration date Most often, the manufacturer guarantees the safety of the product from 3 to 6 months, while taking into account the time of transportation and storage in warehouses. Experts recommend checking the freshness of the composition on their own by striking the corner of the bag. It is in these places that cement begins to harden.

We selected 11 best cement formulations in our review. The distribution of places in the rating was influenced by the opinion of the expert community and feedback from Russian consumers.

Rating of the best cement manufacturers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best cement brand M400	1	Cement Eurocement M400 D20 CEM II A-Sh 32.5	372 ₽
	2	Holzim M400	263 ₽
	3	Portland M400 Hercules	690 ₽
	4	CEM II 32,5 cement (M400 D20) gray De Luxe	298 ₽
The best cement brand M500	1	Eurocement 500 Super	382 ₽
	2	Holcim ExtraCem M-500 50kg	311 ₽
	3	EuroCement 500 Extra D20 CEM II 42.5 N	379 ₽
	4	Stone flower M500 D20	255 ₽
The best cement brand M600	1	CimSa M600	820 ₽
	2	Adana Super White M-600	980 ₽
	3	Polymer white M600 Rusean	592 ₽

The best cement brand M400

Cement compositions brand M400 are designed for the preparation of concrete of medium strength. They are most often used for the device screed, the construction of internal partitions, leveling surfaces with large differences. Experts noted several proven manufacturers.

Cement Eurocement M400 D20 CEM II A-Sh 32.5

Rating: 4.9

The leading position in the Russian construction market is held by the domestic company Eurocement Group. The most popular brand of cement is Eurocement M400 D20. Production facilities of the holding are located in different regions of the country. Composition with this designation is produced by such enterprises as Mordovcement, Mikhailovcement, Pikalevsky cement. The product meets all the requirements of international standards, therefore it is exported to a number of neighboring countries. Building mixture is used in the construction industry and in industry. Cement slabs are made of reinforced concrete structures, foundations, walls, etc. The domestic product is moisture and frost resistant. Store in closed bags can be up to 6 months.

Holzim M400

Rating: 4.8

Cement Holzim M400 is produced at Shchurovsky plant in Kolomna. The company is part of the international concern LafargeHolcim, founded in Switzerland (1912). Production differs in whiteness, the level of which in the M400 brand reaches 70-74%. Cement obtained unique properties due to the use of special clinker with a low iron content. To increase the light reflectance, additives such as diatomite and gypsum are introduced into the composition. The list of products also includes classic brands of Portland cement with a strength class of more than 32.5.

Cement Holtsim M400 has earned from experts and users high marks for quality and durability. The product takes the second place only for deficiency in a trading network of provincial cities.

Portland M400 Hercules

Rating: 4.7

Cement Portland M400 Hercules experts recommend buying to fill the floor screed. The product is highly durable after drying. After a day you can continue to repair, perform other finishing work. There are different types of packages in the company's assortment; it is especially convenient to transport 5-kilogram white-blue bags with slots for fingers. The composition meets Russian standards, its strength class is more than 32.5. Therefore, the screed will serve for a long time, and no cracks or chips will appear on it.

Users are satisfied with the quality of cement, its strength and durability. The product is located on the 3rd place of the rating due to the large number of counterfeit in the construction market.

CEM II 32,5 cement (M400 D20) gray De Luxe

Rating: 4.7

Cement CEM II 32.5 (M400 D20) of Favorit LLC is distinguished by its stable quality and democratic price. It is sold in the trade network under the TM brand "De Luxe". Through the use of innovative technologies, the manufacturer managed to find its niche in the domestic market. Experts highly appreciate the resistance of concrete to temperature changes and resistance to moisture. Cement ensures the strength of the solution at the level of 32.5, it is worth noting, and good adhesion of the composition.

Users like the setting speed of the mortar, a quick set of hardness, the strength of frozen concrete. Cement did not make it to the top three of the rating because of one type of packing (50 kg), as well as the need to work only at a positive temperature (above + 5 ° С).

The best cement brand M500

Increased strength and durability has cement brand M500. This composition is recommended not only to create internal screeds, but also to fill the foundation, the construction of walls. Experts noted several quality products.

Eurocement 500 Super

Rating: 4.9

A lot of positive feedback comes from domestic consumers in the address of cement Eurocement 500 Super. This brand is widely used in the construction of houses. The composition is suitable for the device foundation, for the construction of brick and block walls, pouring screed, etc. Experts appreciate the fact that the manufacture of cement is carried out according to GOST. Material complies with class 42.5. The resulting concrete solution is characterized by high mobility and quick setting. Therefore, the timing of construction works can be reduced. It is also worth praising the composition for moisture and frost resistance.

Builders in the reviews flatteringly expressed regarding the formulation of concrete, which is shown on the packaging. For quality and durability, the product wins first place in our rating.

Holcim ExtraCem M-500 50kg

Rating: 4.8

Holcim ExtraCem M-500 cement is released by rapid hardening and endurance. The concrete prepared on its basis maintains high loadings. It does not crack and does not exfoliate. Therefore, experts recommend using the composition when building the foundations of high-rise buildings. Product class corresponds to 42.5. The manufacturer added special additives to the dry mix that prevent the structure from cracking after drying.

Cement occupies the second position in the rating, as users mark an uncomfortable bag without pronounced edges. Therefore, there are difficulties with carrying. But the builders have no complaints about the quality of the composition and strength of the resulting concrete.

EuroCement 500 Extra D20 CEM II 42.5 N

Rating: 4.7

Another brand of cement from the holding company "Eurocement Group" hit our rating. This is a composition of 500 Extra D20. It is produced at the enterprises of JSC Maltsovsky Portland Cement and JSC Mikhailovcement. The product has attracted the attention of experts, the rate of solidification and high strength. With the prepared solution it is convenient to fill the voids, it is easily leveled, it has a minimum setting time. Cement can withstand low temperatures, so builders are advised to use it during winter concreting.

Users are satisfied with the quality of cement, its hardness and strength. Of the minuses there is a slowdown in solidification at low temperature (below + 10 ° C). One of the drawbacks is the high price.

Stone flower M500 D20

Rating: 4.6

Cement Stone Flower M500 D20 has the best binding properties. The quality of products manufactured at the Kamenny Tsvet plant meets the current requirements of domestic and foreign standards. The production uses only safe for humans and the environment raw materials. At each stage of production, a strict control over the observance of technological discipline is organized.Therefore, experts recommend the cement of this manufacturer to perform critical work. The composition introduces special compounds that increase the resistance of concrete to cracking and accelerate the drying process.

The product stops a step away from the leaders of the rating due to uncomfortable large bags and a limited shelf life.

The best cement brand M600

To create reinforced concrete structures with maximum strength, cement M600 is required. With it, sculptors make monuments, steles and concrete figures to decorate personal plots. Experts drew attention to several compositions.

CimSa M600

Rating: 4.9

White cement of the Turkish company CimSa enjoys wide popularity in the Russian market. The composition is intended primarily for finishing work. The company has long been working in the European market and in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Therefore, good contact with dealers and end users has been established. According to experts, the advantages of CimSa M600 cement include a surface that is ideal in terms of smoothness and evenness, the absence of cracks after drying, and resistance to adverse weather events. And in reinforced concrete structures, the white mixture protects the steel reinforcement from corrosion. Cement is obtained by the "dry method", which makes the final products competitive in the Russian market.

Cement becomes the winner of our rating for high strength, low water absorption and cold resistance.

Adana Super White M-600

Rating: 4.8

Another top-grade Turkish cement producer is in our rating. Adana is a relatively young player in the construction market in Europe and Russia. However, consistently high product quality allows you to quickly conquer your niche. By all the main criteria Adana Super White M-600

fully complies with international standards, and even far exceeds them. Along with aesthetic and decorative properties, cement is able to withstand a very large load. The whiteness index reaches 90%, the class corresponds to 52.5.

White cement is widely used in the construction of architectural and decorative concrete structures, the production of dry building mixtures and adhesives, the erection of monuments, sculptures, etc.

Polymer white M600 Rusean

Rating: 4.6

More than 20 years working in the market of building materials Russian "Production Company Rusean". The main task of the company is to produce high-quality goods at affordable prices. A striking example of the combination of price and quality is Polymer white M600. The product is distinguished by its workability, plasticity, good strength and ease of operation. For these properties, the experts gave the material a third line of the rating. The structure can be applied both to internal, and to external works. It is resistant to negative external influences, while maintaining excellent aesthetic qualities.

Users praise the Russian composition for low shrinkage, fine grinding, frost resistance. Of the minuses there is a high price and the need to use quartz sand.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.