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Cement producers to add 23 mn t next fiscal

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The cement industry, already reeling from an oversupply situation, is expected to add 23.3 million tonne of capacity in 2011-12 with the southern region accounting for a lion’s share of 9.2 million tonne. The east is next with 4.1 million tonne while the north will see 3.7 million tonne of addition. The western and central regions are not too far behind with 3.3 million tonne and 3 million tonne respectively, say industry sources. This fiscal, cement companies have added 24 million tonne till October with another 20.9 million tonne scheduled to be wrapped up by the end of this fiscal. In the process, the cement capacity in India will be 301.6 million tonne, up from 257 million tonne in 2009-10. The downside, though, is that demand has been lacklustre in the last few months, especially from the housing sector. The industry’s capacity utilisation currently hovers around 78 per cent, down from 87 per cent last fiscal. It may fall to 77 per cent in 2011-12. Factoring in the moderate 5 per cent increase in sales in the first half coupled with the average GDP growth estimate of 7.5 per cent in the next two years, the demand for cement may at best rise to about 9.5 per cent. The fall in demand during the last few months has largely been due to the slowdown in the housing sector which accounts for about 65 per cent of cement consumption. Real estate companies had to go slow on projects as bank borrowings have turned costly. Demand for cement from sectors such as road, railways, ports and power projects is expected to improve with the Centre planning to invest about Rs 460,000 crore ($1 trillion) in the Twelfth Plan (2012-17).

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Holcim UK drives sustainable construction

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Holcim UK has released a report titled ‘Making Sustainable Construction a Reality,’ outlining its five-fold commitment to a greener future. The company aims to focus on decarbonisation, circular economy principles, smarter building methods, community engagement, and integrating nature. Based on a survey of 2,000 people, only 41 per cent felt urban spaces in the UK are sustainably built. A significant majority (82 per cent) advocated for more green spaces, 69 per cent called for government leadership in sustainability, and 54 per cent saw businesses as key players. Additionally, 80 per cent of respondents stressed the need for greater transparency from companies regarding their environmental practices.

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GCCA releases LCR system

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched the Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, a new global rating based on products’ carbon footprints. The system uses a clear AA to G scale to help customers prioritise sustainability in material selection across construction sectors worldwide. The GCCA says that the LCR system is designed to be easily recognisable, with a simple visual graphic that indicates a product’s rating and provides consistency and comparability to other products.

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FLSmidth opens eco-friendly plant in Casablanca

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FLSmidth has inaugurated a €21 million mill liner manufacturing plant in Casablanca, covering 11,250m² with a production capacity of 6,500 tonnes annually. The LEED-certified facility significantly reduces carbon emissions by up to 56 per cent and fully recycles water used in the manufacturing process. Up to 250 jobs will be created in the Valparaíso region. Mikko Keto, CEO, highlighted the plant as a symbol of FLSmidth’s commitment to sustainable mining and community engagement in South America. Earlier in 2024, the Denmark-based company announced plans to sell its cement division to sharpen its focus on mining operations.

 

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