Local cement manufacturer Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) achieved a record in July by generating close to US$4 million in foreign exchange – the highest export revenue in the company’s history. Also noteworthy, TCL has achieved a 44% increase in overall monthly average export revenue for January to July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
These achievements not only demonstrate TCL’s production capabilities but also contribute to the country’s foreign exchange earnings, reinforcing the company’s position as a key player in Trinidad and Tobago’s manufacturing sector.
General Manager, Gonzalo Rueda Castillo, says that the new export record stands as a testament to the company’s broader agenda of building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable local cement industry, and reflects a holistic approach to success — one that includes a commitment to and from its people. He said, “We applaud all our employees for this tremendous achievement. It shows their dedication to our shared goals of national development, operational excellence, and strategic market expansion – consistently ensuring that we satisfy the rising demand for the TCL cement brand across regional markets.”
TCL exports sustainable, lower CO₂ products than ordinary Portland cements, reducing the carbon footprint not just in Trinidad and Tobago but across the company’s CARICOM markets.
By supplying high-quality cement to islands across the Caribbean, TCL fosters regional infrastructural development, supports ongoing construction projects, and strengthens economic ties among neighbouring countries. This is all possible through TCL’s Claxton Bay plant, which enables the company to reliably serve its home market, and efficiently ship the same quality – fresh cement to nearby markets typically in under five days, compared to over twenty days when coming from extra-regional sources.
As TCL celebrates these historic export milestones, the company remains poised for continued growth and success. Building on the momentum from July 2025, TCL is dedicated to further expanding its market reach, enhancing product offerings, and strengthening relationships with the company’s customers and other stakeholders across the Caribbean.