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Price Product Place Promotion
CEMENT INDUSTRY
1 2 3
China, India and USA, held their ranks in the last 6 years
4.4
Housing sector is the major consumer of cement, accounting for more than 50% of the total cement demand Indias population - 1.25 bn by 2013 75 lakh housing units - demand by 2013* Govt.s thrust on infrastructure 56,000 Crs
DALMIA CEMENT
Retained customer trust for 7 decades Scale-up capacities and be amongst top 5 players Revenue - 2200 crore
Sugar
To be a complete refractory
solution provider
US$ 1 billion club: 124 companies in India Diversified business drives to growth opportunities & reduces risk
Calcom Cement 1.7MT Gulbarga & Belgaum Cuddapah DPM Ariyalur DCBL 2.5 MT 4.0 MT 2.5 MT 9.0 MT
Group cement production capacity : 15.7MT with 6 Plants Current ranking 10th position; with expansion 6th Position
Sugar 3 units, UP
Refractory
Calcom Cement 1.7MT Gulbarga & Belgaum Cuddapah DPM Ariyalur DCBL 2.5 MT 4.0 MT 2.5 MT 9.0 MT
INDUSTRY CONSTRUCT
TN Kerala Karnataka AP
South India
540
563
566
11%
5%
0.02%
* LMT = lakh metric tons South India Market growth has dropped from 11% to 1% in last 3 years
Dalmia Vs Market
FY 11-12 State/ Region TN Kerala Karnataka AP DCBL Growth 18% 0% 26% 38% Mkt. Growth 4% 3% 6% -6%
Southern Region
16%
26%
18% 3% 4% 6% -6% Karnataka AP Southern Region 16% 2%
0%
Kerala
Mkt. Growth
KL FY 12
Others 31%
MCL 17%
DCB 14%
UT 10%
AP FY 11
CCC 16%
MCL CCC 4% 3%
DCB 13%
CCC UT 15% 6%
ICL 9% MCL CCC 7% 0% UT 8%
KTK FY 12
ICL 8%
AP FY 12
Others 55%
DCB 5%
MARKETING
Marketing
Price
1. Price Trend
Product
1. 2. Product Mix Special Cement
Place
1. Channel Partners 2. Distributorship
Promotion
1. Channel partners 2. Influencer 3. End Consumer
Price
1. Price Trend
Product
1. Product Mix 2. Special Cement
Place - Distribution
1. Channel Partners
Promotion Target
1. Channel partners 2. Influencer 3. End Consumer
2. Distributorship
Ernakulam
Bangalore
350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jun FY10-11 FY11-12 FY12-13 350 300 250 200
Chitoor
150
100 50
Nov
Apr
Aug
May
Feb
Sep
Dec
Jan
Jul
Oct
Mar
Price
Price Trend
Product
Product Mix
Special Cement
Place 1.
Channel Partners
Promotion
1. Channel partners 2. Influencer 3. End Consumer
2. Distributorship
Dalmia is marketing this as Superoof in TN and as Dalmia Cement 53 Grade in others areas.
Special Cements
SRPC (Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement)
This cement is resistible to attack from sulphates, this is well suited where the soil, environment has such characteristics. The use of Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement is recommended in places where the concrete is in contact with the soil, ground water, exposed to seacoast, and sea water.
Special Cements
Oil Well Cement
Dalmia Oil Well Cement - Is the first cement in the country to receive the prestigious American Petroleum Institute (API) certification. Dalmia Cement is the largest supplier of Oil Well Cement in the Country. It is used for cementing the walls of 'on-shore' and 'off-shore' oil wells of reputed companies such as ONGC and Oil India Ltd.
Special Cements
Railway Sleeper Cement (53 S)
Dalmia Railway Sleeper Cement - Is considered the best cement for railway sleepers. Dalmia Cement is the pioneer to develop this cement in India based on special specifications and requirements evolved by the Railways. It has been used extensively to replace wooden railway sleepers for hi-speed trains.
Special Cements
Air Strip Cement
Dalmia Airstrip Cement - Is used extensively in cementing airstrips due to its high impact load bearing capacity. Transported all the way from Dalmiapuram for cementing the defense airstrips by the Indian government in Punjab.
Low Alkali
Lower than 0.60% Loss of Ignition 53 Gr. OPC is 4% 43 Gr.OPC is 5%. Insoluble Should not Residue exceed 5% in OPC Chloride Content 0.1% Max
Hardly 2%
0.01%
Price
1. Price Trend
Product
1. Product Mix 2. Special Cement
Promotion
1. Channel partners 2. Influencer 3. End Consumer
MARKETING ACTIVITIES
Channel
Product Mix Trade Non Trade Mix
TN
Kerala
KTK
AP
Channel Mix
90%
80%
70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% TN Kerala KTK AP 20% 35% 25% 55% Trade Non Trade
Price
1. Price Trend
Product
1. Product Mix 2. Special Cement
Place
1. Channel Partners
Promotion
1. Channel partners 2. Influencer 3. End Consumer
2. Distributorship
MARKETING ACTIVITIES
Promotion Strategy
To follow 360* approach & customized programs in targeting
Channel Sub Dealers & Retailers
Channel
Influencer
Masons. Engineers, Contractors
End Consumer Influencer
End Consumer
Direct contact program.
Insights
Insights from IMRB survey
Involvement in Buying Material Consumer makes decision on cement :90% Complete responsibility with contractor: only :10%
Consumers
Influencer Channel
Brand bought same as recommended by Head mason/ contractor/Engineer: 97% Cement bought in one shop only:
91%
Takeout: Important to target consumer, influencer & channel (with appropriate programs )
Marketing Programs
Marketing Activities
Influencer Channel dealer Network End Consumer All the Stakeholders
Focus towards Site Meet & counter meet Better customer contact Mason Mela engagement program Product Sampling Induce Trails & Awareness creation
Sub Dealer Foreign Tour Motivate and increase spread of network Local Cable TV address Local Audience Retail branding permanent branding
Own House Builders Meet educate the best construction practices Local Cable TV & Radio In select Mkt Press & periodicals
Concrete R&D lab Cement & Concreting testing lab New Product development Technical Call Centre - Knowledge Sharing and follow up Dalmia Best House (DBH) Social Media
Account Management Exclusive & preferred Feedback ,Follow up dealer program & customer Loyalty dealer Loyalty & acknowledgement Dealer Conference
Increase in customer care Centers in Tier 2& 3 cities Tech Mobile Van
Promotions
ATL Media TV /Press BTL Wall & Shop Painting In Shop Retail Branding POP /POS Promotional Vehicle Research Price Survey Brand Activations Trade schemes Technical Services Influencer Meets Quality Control
Brand Health Dealer Check Conferences /Dealer Meet Internal Research DBH
Blind testing
OUTDOOR Advertisement
For brand communication and recall through optimal mix of outdoor mediums.
Wall Painting
This has been the traditional and cheaper form of advertisement and is executed in all areas.
Bus Panels
Here we advertise on the side and the back panels of the Bus. They reach a wider audience
Traffic Umbrella
This has high visibility
Display Boards
These are used at the retail outlets/counter outside the shop. Every Dalmia Dealer should have one. They can also be customized in terms of size. We are giving front lit boards for all, although some dealers are given glow sign boards.
In Shop Branding
Dalmia has brought this concept into the cement industry where the
Dalmia Merchandise
Regular Merchandise - For increasing Dalmia Promotion at the counter and motivating the Dealer, Dalmia is providing the following merchandise on regular basis
T - Shirts Caps Pens Scribbling Pads
Dalmia Merchandise
Dealer Kit
We are also giving a Dealer Kit once a year which contains items for Dealers Office use. Currently there are 10 items in the Kit (all of them are branded)
Bag Clock Calculator Writing Pad Table Top Pen Cap Godown Light Tea Cups Account Book
EVENTS ACTIVATIONS
Events
This event is performed in first /Second Quarter of every financial year Event is conducted for each zone for each state separately Event is conducted in best of the hotels as Aspirational quotient
Sigaram Invite
Based on per person cost budgeted, the place of travel will be finalized Places, itinerary & date of the incentive tour will be decided by the sales team Quotations will be obtained at least from 6 to 7 different travel agents and will be compared in the prescribed form
MERCHANDISE
Dalmia Merchandise
Calendar
Dalmia Calendars are the most awaited as they are full 12 sheet calendar and are also customized with Dealer Details upon request.
Festival Gifts
Dalmia believes in celebrating festivals with its channel partners be it Diwali, Onam or Chrismas by sending sweets/gifts to its partners
Dalmia Merchandise
New Year Diaries
Each year Dalmia gives out a Year Planner to each of its partners (trade/non trade)
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical Services
Meets/Demand Generation 70%
Site Meets -30% Shop Meets -30% Cement experts Meets 30% OHB (Own House Builders Meet) -10% Product Sampling Cover block Distribution & Site Visits
Build up engineer data base Set Targets to engineer& deliver Projects Undertaken & technical Expertise Regular Follow ups Build Customer Loyalty
We educate the customer on the raw material quality, and technical parameters for construction We make sure that the quality and strength of the cement used is appropriate Ensure Quality and PH balance of water used in concrete is within limits Are you sure the concrete is strong enough? We take samples of concrete used in your construction, and test them at your site! We showcase the strength and performance of the concrete. Provide Non Destructive testing of the built concrete structure Be confident of the concrete quality!
Assists the customers to know the raw material quality and helps them go in the right selection Speedy solution to the quality problem of concrete/products Practical training to the construction supervisors Derivation of better methods and designs for industrial/precast customers Establishing the right choice of admixture for varying application of concrete
MASS MEDIA
Mass Media
To promote the brand to a wider audience through TV, Radio and Online Media.
Radio
We are using this medium only in selective cities and also not on a regular basis. Almost all the stations we advertise on are regional.
To be in the consideration set of any user who is searching the online space for construction related content and engaging & educating the user on a continuous basis.
LinkedIn:
Blog: YouTube : Twitter: Flickr:
http://www.linkedin.com/company/dcbl
http://blog.dalmiacement.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/dalmiacementindia https://twitter.com/#!/Dalmia_Cement http://www.flickr.com/photos/61549052@N06/sets/
BRAND
Vajram logo
Yellow Background
White Background
**Yellow color bag in TN & Kerala **White color bag in AP & Karnataka
Hoarding Design
A Board
Front Back