Cement News tagged under: India
Wonder Cement commissions Aligarh grinding unit06 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsWonder Cement Ltd has taken a step towards commitment to provide the best cement with the commissioning of its state-of-the-art grinding unit at Aligarh , Uttar Pradesh, India, with an installed capacity of 2Mta. On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, PC Jain (Head - Grinding Unit) and Ashish Chandravat (Unit Head - Aligarh Grinding Unit) led their dedicated team in lighting the lamp and commencing operations. |
Bangladesh cement exports surpass target by 20.7% in 9MFY2305 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh has reported 48.7 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$9.68m in the 9MFY22-23 (July 2022-March 2023). This compares to US$6.51m in the same period a year earlier. The value of the target set for this period also saw a healthier growth of 20.7 per cent. According to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), this figure includes minor amounts of salt, stone and related products. Most of the cement exports were shipped to neighbouring countries. For th... |
UltraTech sees 12% hike in sales volume in FY22-2304 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement , part of Aditya Birla Group , has reported a 12 per cent advance in consolidated sales volume, including its overseas operations in UAE, Bahrain and Sri Lanka, to 106Mt in the FY22-23, ending March 2023. In the 4QFY22-23 sales volumes were up 15 per cent YoY to 30Mt from 26Mt while consolidated sales increased by 14 per cent YoY to 32Mt from 28Mt. |
Dalmia Cement to burn 5000t of baled plastics in Ariyalur kilns03 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsDalmia Cement (Bharat) will be using 5000t of baled plastics to fire its cement kilns in Ariyalur following a memorandum of understanding with Greater Chennai Corp (GCC). The priority of the corporation is reducing the amount of plastics dumped as legacy waste in Kodungaiyur and Perungudi, according to Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi and Chief Engineer of Solid Waste Management, N Mahesan. The GCC bears all the charges, including transporting the baled plastics to the factory in Ariyalur. |
JK Cement boosts capacity by 2Mta30 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia's JK Cement has increased its cement production capacity by 2Mta. Its integrated Mangrol plant has expanded its capacity by 0.5Mta from 3.25Mta to 3.75Mta, while its integrated Muddapur works has increased its capacity from 3Mta to 3.5Mta. Its grinding unit at Jharli has seen its capacity advance from 1.5Mta to 2Mta, and the company’s Aligarh grinding plant has added 0.5Mta, taking its capacity from 1.5Mta to 2Mta. These expansions form part of a proposed 5.5Mta expansion p... |
JK Lakshmi Cement joins RE100 and EP100 climate initiatives30 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsIn a major move to make its production process carbon-free and contribute to creating a sustainable future, JK Lakshmi Cement has joined RE100, a global corporate renewable energy initiative to ensure meeting 100 per cent electricity demand through renewable sources. The company has committed to meeting this target by 2040. With this step, the company has become the fourth cement firm globally to join the initiative which demonstrates its unflinching commitment toward environment and sust... |
IKN completes cooler installation at Mukutban plant30 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsA brand new 8000tpd IKN cooler has been installed at Birla Corp ’s Mukutban plant in India. The cooler passed a performance test last week with all measured parameters with hot air recirculation coming within the guaranteed figures. Even at a kiln output of 8178tpd, the clinker exit temperature was 20°C below the guaranteed value. This is the biggest clinker production line in the Maharashtra state and one of the most advanced cement factories in India in terms of technology and efficien... |
Malabar Cements launches new dry mix28 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia's Malabar Cements has launched a new dry mix for use when plastering buildings. The dry mix is made by combining cement and sand after removing dampness with the help of a machine, reports The Hindu. Supplied in 40kg bags, the dry mix can be used directly for plastering simply by adding water and covers a larger area than the conventional cement and sand method, according to the company. Malabar Cements currently runs two cement plants, one integrated and one grinding, located in ... |
Ambuja Cements wins community award28 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements , part of the Adani group, has scooped the Development Catalyst Award 2022 at the Livelihoods India Summit. Through its CSR arm, the company has been empowering the social and economic growth of communities located near to its manufacturing facilities, including the creation of farmers’ clubs, self-help groups, and women’s federations. A fund has also been set up to provide loans to local businesswomen to sustain their businesses, and provide financial assistance to farming f... |
Sagar Cements appoints new director28 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Sagar Cements Ltd has appointed Shri Ravichandran Rajagopal as an independent director of the company, effective from 27 March 2023 for a period of five years. A graduate in mechanical engineering, Mr Rajagopal is currently a whole-time director on the board of Anjani Foods Ltd. He has also held roles at Ciba Geigy Ltd, Vijay Cements, Elico Healthcare Ltd and Sri Vishnu Educational Society. |