Economy & Market

Marching Ahead….

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14 years ago

January 8, 2011

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Indian Cement Review takes the pleasure to bring to you this special "Silver Jubilee Issue", commemorating the completion of its 25 years of service. The theme of the issue is "Evolution to Revolution".It features various aspects of the industry – its inception, progress during the days of pricing and distribution controls, current status and what shape the industry will assume in coming years. Besides, the special guest articles from eminent and expert personalities graces the issue by providing immense in-depth insight on critical components that guide the industry. Roshan Wadhera, the Founder Editor, Indian Cement Review, takes us through the journey the magazine has taken over these 25 years, to become the most read and the only monthly magazine on the cement industry in India.A complete discussion held at the first ever "Round Table Conference" on 10th June makes an interesting read for all the players in the cement industry today. The discussion was largely on the supportive sectors that cater to the cement industry like, logistics, machinery supply, human resource availability and the industry’s own growth path in terms of capacity and demand drivers given the number of projects that are lined up for capacity building.The projects under implementation are slated to add about 238 million tonne of cement capacity over the next 4-5 years, which in itself will be a revolution since it took almost 20 years to set up similar capacity in the past. Most of these projects bank on the latent demand that will emerge from infrastructure build-up during the 12th Five Year Plan. The initial estimate pegs the spending at US$1 trillion during the five-year period beginning 2012-13. This will certainly unleash the demand from housing and industrial sector for cement. Thus, the possibility of per head consumption closing towards the global average of 425 kg is not far.

Concrete

thyssenkrupp Polysius, SaltX partner for electrified production

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14 hours ago

March 12, 2025

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thyssenkrupp Polysius and Swedish startup SaltX have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to co-develop the next generation of electrified production facilities, advancing industrial decarbonisation. Their collaboration will integrate SaltX’s patented Electric Arc Calciner (EAC) technology into thyssenkrupp Polysius’ green system solutions, enabling electric calcination, replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, and capturing CO2 for emission-free production. Dr Luc Rudowski, Head of Innovation, thyssenkrupp Polysius, emphasised that this partnership expands their portfolio of sustainable solutions, particularly in cement, lime, and Direct-Air-Capture (DAC). Lina Jorheden, CEO, SaltX, highlighted the significant CO2 reduction potential, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable industrial processes.

Concrete

Terra CO2 secures $82m to scale low-carbon cement technology

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14 hours ago

March 12, 2025

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Terra CO2, a US-based sustainable building materials company, has raised $82 million in Series B funding, co-led by Just Climate, Eagle Materials and GenZero, with continued support from Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The investment will accelerate the commercial deployment of Terra’s OPUS technology, enabling the construction of multiple production facilities across North America and Europe. With the cement industry responsible for 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions, Terra’s solution provides an immediate, scalable alternative using abundant raw materials that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure. The company has secured key partnerships, including a deal with Eagle Materials for multiple 240,000-tonne plants.

Concrete

Titan Cement Group enters South Asia

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14 hours ago

March 12, 2025

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Titan Cement Group has expanded into the South Asian market through a joint venture with JAYCEE, an India-based producer of supplementary cementitious materials. Titan will hold a majority stake in the newly formed company, Atlas EcoSolutions, which will focus on sourcing, processing, marketing, and distributing SCMs globally. This initiative aims to support sustainable construction by promoting alternatives to clinker-based cement. Jean-Philippe Benard, Head of Supply Chain and Energy Development, emphasised that the venture aligns with Titan’s strategy to lead in low-carbon building materials while reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The move strengthens Titan’s position in a high-growth market while ensuring long-term access to SCMs.