Economy & Market

Cement shortage hits VMC development works

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15 years ago

January 4, 2011

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Development works in the city are moving at a sluggish pace due to the paucity of cement. A concerned Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has now asked contractors to take steps so that they can keep up the pace of construction works awarded to them. Availability of cement in general has become a problem in the city due to transportation issues. VMC officials said that with the High Court ing its whip on overloaded trucks, the supply of cement done by packing trucks beyond their capacity had taken a hit. "It will take some time before arrangements are made by transporters as they will now need more trucks to carry cement. The problem is temporary in nature and we expect that it will not last long," VMC Commissioner MK Das said. VMC authorities have meanwhile asked contractors to make alternative arrangements so that work does not suffer. Another suggestion given to the contractors is that they should use the long festivities holidays to ensure that they stocks enough cement. "Work is slow in this period as workers take a long break. The period can be used to procure cement to ensure that work continues at a brisk pace when the workers return," Das added.

Concrete

WCA Welcomes SiloConnect as associate corporate member

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5 days ago

April 13, 2026

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The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced SiloConnect as its newest associate corporate member, expanding its network of technology providers supporting digitalisation in the cement industry. SiloConnect offers smart sensor technology that provides real-time visibility of cement inventory levels at customer silos, enabling producers to monitor stock remotely and plan deliveries more efficiently. The solution helps companies move from reactive to proactive logistics, improving delivery planning, operational efficiency and safety by reducing manual inspections. The technology is already used by major cement producers such as Holcim, Cemex and Heidelberg Materials and is deployed across more than 30 countries worldwide.

Concrete

TotalEnergies and Holcim Launch Floating Solar Plant in Belgium

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5 days ago

April 13, 2026

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TotalEnergies and Holcim have commissioned a floating solar power plant in Obourg, Belgium, built on a rehabilitated former chalk quarry that has been converted into a lake. The project has a generation capacity of 31 MW and produces around 30 GWh of renewable electricity annually, which will be used to power Holcim’s nearby industrial operations. The project is currently the largest floating solar installation in Europe dedicated entirely to industrial self-consumption. To ensure minimal impact on the surrounding landscape, more than 700 metres of horizontal directional drilling were used to connect the solar installation to the electrical substation. The project reflects ongoing collaboration between the two companies to support industrial decarbonisation through renewable energy solutions and innovative infrastructure development.

Concrete

Cortec® Corporation applauded for its strong safety performance

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5 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Cortec® Corporation has been recognised for its strong safety performance, receiving its sixth Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for its outstanding performance in 2025. As a Silver Achievement recipient, the company continues to maintain safety metrics well above national industry averages, an impressive accomplishment for a chemical manufacturing organisation. This achievement reflects Cortec’s proactive approach to workplace safety, focused on early hazard detection and employee involvement. The company will be formally recognised at the Minnesota Safety and Health Conference in May, highlighting how industrial companies are effectively strengthening workplace safety standards.