Hanil Cement announced on the 6th that sales of its lightweight packaging products for the dry mortar brand 'Remital' have increased. As the workforce at construction sites ages, sales of the 25kg lightweight packaging products are rising compared to the existing 40kg packaging products.
Remital is the first dry mortar brand introduced in Korea by Hanil Cement in 1991. Dry mortar is a product that is evenly mixed and dried in the factory according to its intended use, consisting of cement, sand, and functional additives such as strengthening agents. Most dry mortar products are distributed in 40kg units.
As concerns about musculoskeletal disorders among site workers increased due to aging, Hanil Cement launched the 25kg lightweight packaging products.
Sales of the lightweight packaging products began to surge starting in 2023, reducing the burden on workers and enhancing ease of construction. This year's shipment results are expected to be about four times higher than in 2023.
The 'premium plastering 25kg' product has significantly improved work efficiency beyond simple lightweighting. Thanks to optimized mixing agent formulations, it has become easier to apply thick layers, allowing for smooth finishing of uneven wall surfaces with fewer applications. In particular, reduced occurrence of bubbles after construction is noted as an advantage, as it shortens the time required for bubble removal processes.
A representative from Hanil Cement said, 'There are increasing instances of site workers choosing the 25kg products in response to their requests,' and noted that 'We plan to thoroughly examine market reactions and consider ways to lightweight the existing 40kg packaged cement.'