Metric PTC

international

more than

40

years

of expertise
and experience

Metric

process technology consultants international

Metric PTC is a trusted partner to investors, owners, and operators in the cement and concrete industry, and a leading consultancy in advanced process technology and engineering services. With over four decades of experience, we combine deep industry expertise with strong engineering capabilities to transform complex challenges into practical, value-driven solutions. 

We deliver fully integrated, turnkey services across the project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, financial structuring, plant design and construction, commissioning, and operational optimization. Leveraging specialized technical expertise and innovative plant solutions, we enable clients to make informed strategic decisions, enhance operational performance, and achieve sustainable long-term growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Core Expertise

We handle the core engineering and financial work needed to build or fix heavy plants. Our team makes sure your investment is backed by real data and practical design.

We transform complex challenges into actionable strategies.

We provide end-to-end solutions that cover feasibility studies, financial structuring, plant design-build, commissioning, and operational optimization. Leveraging our specialized expertise, we empower clients to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving sector.

Our Experience Spans:

Feasibility Studies

Market analysis and technical assessment for project investments.

Financial Structuring

Modeling and capital allocation for large-scale operations.

Plant Design-Build

Engineering excellence from concept to structural completion.

Operational Optimization

Refining processes to maximize efficiency and sustainable output.

Full-Cycle Solutions for Industrial Performance

Full-Cycle Solutions for Industrial Performance

Sustainable Growth

We help cement, concrete, and precast plants cut energy use and shrink their carbon footprint. Our work connects strategy, plant design, construction, and daily operations so sustainability becomes part of how the whole system runs.

By looking at the full path, from raw materials to final delivery, we spot where energy is wasted, where emissions can drop, and where production can run smarter. The outcome is a cleaner, more efficient operation built for long‑term performance.

Capital & Financial Advisory

We structure alternative financing strategies, including Public-Private Partnerships, for capital-intensive plants. By building solid business cases and managing risk, we help clients secure private funding for large-scale projects.

Strategic Guidance

Expertise

Metric International is uniquely positioned through the direct, multi-disciplinary field experience of our founders, bridging the gap between high-level strategy and ground-level execution.

Advisory

Direct guidance for investors and owners navigating the complexities of the global cement sector. We provide independent, field-tested advice that transforms risk into strategic advantage.

Lifecycle

Handling every critical stage of the asset lifecycle. Our end-to-end management covers feasibility studies, financial structuring, and turnkey plant design-build solutions.

Impact

We build sustainable production assets engineered to start up faster and operate at significantly lower costs, ensuring long-term value creation and operational excellence.

Detailed Specializations

We provide deep technical expertise across every stage of the cement manufacturing process, from geological mapping to the final grinding and quality control stages.

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Clinker Production & Separation

The output of the kiln is stored before it is fed to the cement mill for conversion to cement. This storage is called clinker storage, if it is used for clinker storage purpose. If the storage space is used for gypsum storage, it is called gypsum storage. The storage may be of silo type or covered stacker reclaimer type or simply a gantry type. Silo type clinker storage has the advantage that there is no dust pollution and spillage of clinker. The same advantage can be achieved through the stacker reclaimer type as well. However, there is a little bit of dust generated. Gantry type is not used in modern cement plants because of its environmental unfriendly nature.

White Cement Production

White cement is a high-quality cement manufactured using low-iron raw materials and specialized production processes to achieve high whiteness and superior finish characteristics. It is widely used in architectural, decorative, and precast applications. Production Process

  • Selection of high-purity limestone, kaolin, and silica materials
  • Crushing and raw material preparation
  • Fine grinding and homogenization of raw mix
  • Clinker production in rotary kiln under controlled conditions
  • Rapid clinker cooling to preserve whiteness
  • Grinding of white clinker with gypsum and additives
  • Quality control and packaging

Crushing & Grinding

Limestone Quarry and Crushing Plant The major raw material for cement production is limestone. The limestone most suitable for cement production must have some ingredients in specified quantities i.e., calcium carbonates, silica, alumina, iron, etc. Typically, cement plant locations are based upon the availability of good quality limestone in the vicinity. The quarrying operations are done by the cement producer using the open cast mining process.

Quarrying is done through drilling and subsequently, using heavy earth moving equipment such as bulldozers, payloaders, and dumpers. The quarried raw material is then transported to the cement plant, using mechanical conveying equipment such as ropeways or belt conveyors, or by vehicles like wagons and trucks. The quarried limestone is normally in the form of big boulders, ranging from a few inches to meters in size. These varying sizes of limestone need to be crushed to a size of about 10 mm in order to be prepared for finish-grinding.

There are mainly two types of crushers available for this purpose- compression type or impact type crushers. There are many types of compression type crushers such as jaw crusher, gyratory crusher, cone crusher, roll crusher. The impact of technology is used in a hammer crusher/impact crusher.

Crushing is done either in two stages or in a single stage. In the two-stage crushing system, a compression type crusher is used in the first stage for raw crushing, followed by impact/hammer crusher in the second stage. In single-stage crushing, an impact-type crusher is used. The selection of the crusher depends mainly on the characteristics of the raw materials. This selection is further guided by the particle-size distribution requirements of the downstream equipment such as raw mills and lastly by financial considerations.

Mechanical Synchronization

Mechanical synchronization systems are designed to ensure coordinated and precise operation of multiple machines, drives, and rotating equipment within industrial processes. These systems improve operational accuracy, reduce mechanical stress, and enhance overall production efficiency and reliability.

  • Synchronized operation of motors, conveyors, rollers, and drives
  • Precise speed and position matching
  • Load balancing and torque control
  • Real-time monitoring and automatic adjustment
  • Integration with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems
  • High reliability for continuous industrial operation

Automated Process Control

Map – Key

  • 00. Limestone Quarry and Crushing plant
  • 01. Limestone Stockpile
  • 02. Additives Hopper
  • 03. Additives Storage
  • 04. Raw Mill Building
  • 05. Blending and Storage Silo
  • 06. Preheater
  • 07. Gas Conditioning Tower and ESP
  • 08. Kiln 09. Cooler
  • 10. Deep Bucket Conveyor
  • 11/12. Clinker/Gypsum Storage
  • 13. Coal Mill Building
  • 14. Cement Mill and Bag House
  • 15. Cement Storage Silo
  • 16. Packing & Dispatch
  • 17. Central Control Room

Separation Systems

Advanced separation systems play a critical role in modern cement manufacturing by improving grinding efficiency, optimizing particle classification, and enhancing overall product quality. Integrated with automated control technologies, these systems ensure stable operation, reduced energy consumption, and efficient dust and material handling across the production process.
 
  • Raw material grinding systems
  • Cement finish mills
  • Kiln preheater cyclone systems
  • Clinker and dust recovery processes
  • Pneumatic conveying and air classification systems

AFR Processing & Recycling

Alternative Fuel and Raw Material (AFR) processing systems are designed to convert industrial, municipal, and commercial waste into valuable fuel and raw material sources for cement and industrial plants. These systems support sustainable production by reducing fossil fuel consumption, lowering waste disposal, and minimizing environmental impact.

Low Carbon Concrete Tech

Low Carbon Concrete Technologies Low carbon concrete technologies are designed to reduce the environmental impact of concrete production by lowering CO₂ emissions, optimizing material usage, and incorporating sustainable alternatives to traditional cement and aggregates.
  • Reduced clinker and cement content
  • Use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
  • Advanced mix design optimization
  • Carbon-efficient production processes
  • Improved durability and lifecycle performance
  • Integrated quality and process control systems

Precast Technologies

Precast Technology Precast technology involves the manufacturing of concrete components in a controlled factory environment before transportation and installation at the construction site. This modern construction method improves quality, speed, efficiency, and sustainability across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

  • Factory-controlled concrete production
  • Precision casting and dimensional accuracy
  • Faster construction and installation
  • Standardized and modular building components
  • Automated production and curing systems
  • Enhanced quality control and durability