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UBM announces launch of Concrete Show India 2012

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14 years ago

December 31, 2011

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A unique platform for bringing buyers and sellers within the concrete industry on a single stageUBM is delighted to announce the launch of the Concrete Show India 2012 taking place from 23-25 February 2012 at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, India. The three day event will bring together the buyers and sellers within the concrete industry to experience and interact with the full range of concrete products and services, develop business relationships, and participate in thought provoking seminar programmes. Since concrete plays a vital role in each construction project a dedicated event for this region is long overdue hence why Concrete Show India will be the only unique platform serving the needs of the entire concrete industry. During the show attendees will have the chance to find out more about the current state of the Indian construction sector and the opportunities available for the industry through the launch of Building Magazine’s White Paper.The launch of Concrete Show India is based on the success of Concrete Show South America, the leading exhibition for the concrete and civil construction industry in Latin America with over 500 exhibitors and over 25,000 visitors. Now in its 6th year, over $400 million dollars of business was generated in new business by the exhibition at its 5th edition. Concrete Show India will expand on this success and continue to provide a dedicated platform for concrete professionals around the globe. Several leading names have confirmed participation including Sany, Lafarge, Hess Group Adeka India and Atlas Copco India.Today India is the second fastest growing economy in the world with investment in construction accounting for nearly 11 percent of India’s Gross Domestic Product. High economic growth, a shortage of residential and office space, a thriving retail sector and strong industrial output have all played a vital role in this booming sector. The launch of Concrete Show India comes at a time when the building industry gathers momentum. Sanjeev Khaira, Managing Director of Concrete Show India, said that there was no better time to invest in India than at present. "India is emerging as one of the most attractive business destinations globally and is an opportunity not to be missed. Concrete Show India will ensure that suppliers, buyers, contractors, developers and other key players connect over the three days in a dynamic business environment. With Construction being the biggest beneficiary of the surge in infrastructure investment over the next five years the market is clearly surging forward and becoming increasingly competitive. Concrete Show India will allow companies to set themselves apart from competitors as well as reach out to potential clients."

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Ultra Concrete Age

Prof. A. S. Khanna (Retd., IIT Bombay) on how Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) improves strength, durability and lifecycle performance.

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1 week ago

April 1, 2026

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The need of present time is stronger buildings, industrial or common utility buildings, such as Malls, Railway stations, hospitals, offices, bridges etc. For this, there is need of long durable, tough and stable concrete, which could stand under normal and seismic conditions. Tough railway bridges are required for bullet trains to pass without any damage. Railway tunnels, sea-links, coastal roads, bridges and multistorey buildings, are the need of the hour. The question comes, is the normal cement called OPC is sufficient to take care of such requirements or better combination of cements and sand mixtures is required?

Introduction

A good stable building structure can be made with a good quality of cement+sand+water system. Its quality can be enhanced by keeping the density of admixture higher (varies from 30 in normal buildings to bridges etc to 80). Further enhancement in the properties of various cements admixtures is made by adding several additives which give additional strength, waterproofing, flexibility etc. These are called construction chemicals…

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NCB Signs MoU With Cement Manufacturer To Boost Construction Skills

Partnership to deliver nationwide training and certification

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1 week ago

March 31, 2026

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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading cement manufacturer to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. The agreement was formalised at NCB premises in Ballabgarh and was signed by the Director General of NCB, Dr L. P. Singh, and the head of technical services at UltraTech Cement Limited, Er Rahul Goel. The collaboration seeks to bring institutional resources and industry expertise into a structured national training effort.

The partnership will deliver structured training and certification programmes across the country aimed at enhancing the capabilities of civil engineers, ready?mix concrete (RMC) professionals, contractors, construction workers and masons. Programme curricula will cover material quality testing, concrete mix proportioning, durability assessment and sustainable construction practices to support improved construction outcomes. Emphasis is to be placed on standardised assessment and certification to raise practice levels across diverse construction roles.

Practical learning elements will include workshops, site demonstrations, technical seminars and exposure visits to plants and RMC facilities to strengthen applied skills and on?site decision making. The Director General indicated confidence that a large number of professionals and workers would be trained over the next three to five years under the initiative. The partnership is designed to complement flagship government schemes such as the Skill India Mission and to align training outputs with national infrastructure priorities.

By combining the council’s technical mandate with industry experience, the initiative aims to develop a more skilled and quality?conscious workforce capable of meeting rising demand in infrastructure and housing. NCB will continue to coordinate programme delivery and quality assurance while industry partners provide practical exposure and technical inputs. The collaboration is expected to support long?term capacity building and more sustainable construction practices nationwide.

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JSW Cement Commissions Nagaur Plant, Enters North India

New Rajasthan unit boosts capacity to 24.1 MTPA and expands reach

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1 week ago

March 30, 2026

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JSW Cement has strengthened its national presence by commencing production at its greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, marking its entry into the north Indian market.

With this commissioning, the company’s installed grinding capacity has increased to 24.1 MTPA, while total clinker capacity, including its joint venture operations, stands at 9.74 MTPA.

The Nagaur facility comprises a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit, with an additional 1.00 MTPA grinding capacity currently under development. Strategically located, the plant is positioned to serve high-growth markets across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the NCR.

The project has been funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt, with Rs 800 crore allocated from IPO proceeds towards part-financing the unit.

Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, stated that the commissioning marks a key milestone in the company’s ambition to become a pan-India player. He added that the project was completed within 21 months and positions the company to achieve its targeted capacity of 41.85 MTPA by FY29.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, highlighted that the expansion aligns with the company’s strategy to tap into rapidly growing northern markets driven by infrastructure development. He noted that the company remains focused on delivering high-quality, eco-friendly cement solutions while progressing towards its long-term capacity goal of 60 MTPA.

The Nagaur plant has been designed with sustainability features, including co-processing of alternative fuels and a 7 km overland belt conveyor for limestone transport to reduce road emissions. The facility will also incorporate a 16 MW Waste Heat Recovery System to improve energy efficiency and lower its carbon footprint.

JSW Cement, part of the JSW Group, operates across the building materials value chain and currently has eight plants across India, along with a clinker unit in the UAE through its joint venture.