Pacific Cement Ltd (PCL) is currently facing another setback in its production process as it has temporarily halted cement manufacturing due to a motor issue with its cement mill. Fijian Holdings Ltd (FHL), the parent company of PCL, made this announcement, detailing that the mill ceased operations in mid-December 2025.
FHL indicated that work to resolve the motor problem is complete, and commissioning activities are underway, with an expected timeframe of about one week for full resumption of production. The company communicated this update via the South Pacific Stock Exchange, assuring stakeholders that normal supply levels, including the 40kg General Blend and General Portland (GP) cement, will be restored next week.
This latest production interruption is part of a worrying trend for PCL, which has experienced recurring mill breakdowns due to aging infrastructure and machinery. Discussions have been ongoing about replacing the current plant, which has been in operation since 1962, with a new facility over the next two to three years. However, progress on this plan remains to be seen.
FHL’s chief executive officer, Jaoji Koroi, emphasized the adverse impact of these breakdowns on production and profitability during the company’s annual general meeting in 2024, where he addressed shareholders in iTaukei. The resolution of the current issue may provide a temporary relief, but a long-term solution will be crucial for the sustainability of PCL’s operations in the future.
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