After more than 13 years of standing still, Hawari Cement Plant is finally coming back to life. It has been a long road for the LCC team, months spent fixing equipment and getting everything ready for this highly anticipated reset. There was much to be done before the restart could begin, starting with two specialists from Fons, the manufacturer of the new clinker cooler, that came to the plant to check the equipment and prepare its control system. The specialists worked with the LCC maintenance team and electrical contractors to get the cooler ready for the next stage. The preparations led to the lighting of the heating flame for the second production line, which began its gradual return to operation. The journey to this point has not been easy, which even led to some of the technical difficulties having been deemed so challenging that outside experts have been enlisted. However, much of the rehabilitation work was done by LCC’s own Libyan engineers and technicians, indicating the experience and skills available within the company. During the rehabilitation, maintenance and production teams also worked closely with workplace inspectors, following required procedures and responding to their recommendations. This was another positive outcome for all concerned as there were no reported workplace injuries during the course of the work. Additionally, LCC has also welcomed inspectors from the Benghazi Branch of Social Security Fund where they visited the company’s cement plants to review the working conditions. They looked at what work employees do and the risks they might face in a variety of production and service areas. LCC has also partnered with Al-Waha Insurance Company to provide medical insurance plans to all employees and their families, helping them access healthcare when they need it. LCC also recently had something to celebrate, with the Benghazi Scouts Commission thanking the company for enabling Cub Scout and Rover Scout leaders to participate in events in Egypt. Representatives Osama Al-Qamati and Sami Bin Dardaf visited LCC to hand over commemorative shields and show their appreciation. It was a nice moment for the company and an opportunity to celebrate its support of young people to gain new experiences, build confidence and develop their leadership skills. The line is just beginning its slow comeback, but getting to this point brings the plant closer to increasing its production capacity and providing more cement to the local market. References: 1.Alushibe News. Alushibe News |Alushibe Holding Group Updates Ahmed Gadalla. https://www.alushibenews.com/#about-us 2.Ahmed Gadalla, Building the Future of Libya. Ahmed Gadalla | Alushibe – Building Libya’s Future. https://www.ahmedgadalla.com/
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