Cement plants are industrial facilities that manufacture cement, a material used in the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. Cement plants use specialized equipment and machinery to process raw materials such as limestone, clay, shale, and other materials into clinker, which is then ground into cement. The process of cement production involves a number of steps, including quarrying, crushing, grinding, and blending of the raw materials. The finished product is then packaged and shipped to customers.