Economy & Market

Marching Ahead….

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15 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

WCA Welcomes SiloConnect as associate corporate member

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7 hours 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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8 hours 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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8 hours 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.