A New Lease on Life for Shah 1

For more than 20 years, Shah Cement has proudly held its position as the No. 1 cement brand in Bangladesh, backed by the strength and legacy of the Abul Khair Group, one of the nation’s largest and most respected conglomerates. Since beginning operations in March 2002, the Shah Cement plant—strategically located at Muktarpur, Munshigonj, in the land intersection of Shitolokkha and Dhaleshwari rivers—has been a symbol of innovation and industrial progress.

Strengthening Operations with E-Crane Technology

In 2011, Shah Cement took a significant step forward by upgrading its gantry crane to a modern E-Crane system, starting with the installation of the 1000B Series E-Crane (Model EC7264B PD-E). The positive impact of this upgrade was immediate, encouraging the company to add a second 1000B Series unit (Model EC7290 PD-E) in 2014 to further enhance productivity.

From 2017 to 2023, Shah Cement continued expanding its capabilities with six additional 1000C Series E-Cranes (EH7290 PD-E) and one 700B Series E-Crane (EH4290 PD-E). Known for their long reach and high lifting capacity. E-Cranes are ideal for high capacity bulk handling. Today, eight out of nine E-Cranes are fully operational, with one scheduled for final erection soon.

E-Crane 1: A Successful Overhaul and a Fresh Start

In 2023, Shah Cement initiated plans for a major overhaul of E-Crane 1, despite its continuous operation as a key unloading point. After surpassing 80,000 operating hours, the company secured a maintenance window in September 2025. Under the supervision of the E-Crane Bangladesh team, E-Crane 1 was safely dismantled, upgraded with new major components—including the swing bearing, pins, and copper bushes—and re-erected with precision.

Today, E-Crane 1 is running stronger than ever—renewed, reliable, and ready to perform at peak capacity for years to come.