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APRIL3rd Annual Bridges India 201217th -18th May 2012MumbaiAssessing current projects, embracing new technologies and enhancing the design and construction of bridges in India. Focusing on new aspects of bridge design, construction and technology, the 2012 event will feature speakers and experts from across the globe who will uncover new case studies and subject areas directly related to Indian bridge projects. The conference will also cover various technical aspects of bridge construction like seismic design, sustainability, fast-track construction, rehabilitation of bridges and cable stay bridge building.Website: www.bridges-india.com8th Green Cementech 201224th – 25th May 2012HICC, Hyderabad, KarnatakaCII-Godrej GBC and Cement Manufacturer’s Association (CMA) has been organising jointly annual International conference on Cement Technologies – GREEN CEMENTECH for the last two years. The conference evoked tremendous interest and was well received by the industry.Website: http://www.greenbusinesscentre.comThe 3rd Cemtech Asia 17th – 20th June 2012Jakarta, IndonesiaCemtech Asia 2012 promises a comprehensive conference programme, featuring a host of senior industry experts. Insightful, high-quality papers will discuss global market trends and forecasts as well as explore new regional plant expansion and upgrade projects.Website: http://www.cemnet.comIEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference13th – 17th May 2012San Antonio, TXIt is the ongoing goal of the annual IEEE IAS/PCA conference to be the cement industry’s premier platform for technical interchange and innovation.Website: http://www.ieeepcaconference.orgGlobal CemtraderSupplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM), coal & petcoke for the global cement, lime and concrete industry10th – 11th May 2012London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, City of London, UKA meeting for suppliers, shippers and users of supplementary cementitious materials – SCM (fly-ash and other coal combustion by-products, granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS), silica fume, natural pozzolans), FGD/DSG and of coal and petcoke for the cement and lime industry.Focusing on supply and demand trends in the markets, shipping and freight cost trends and contracting and pricing trends. Including networking and business opportunities.Website: http://www.globalcement.comBaicon 201229th June – 1st July 2012Chennai Trade Centre, ChennaiBaicon is one of the most reputed trade shows in the construction industry. This event will be an extensive display of the latest and the most advanced equipments, machinery, technologies and materials that are related to the construction sector. This event has a record of bringing together more than 65 exhibitors from all over India and China and around 10400 visitors under one roof.Website: www.baicon.in11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONCRETE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY11th – 14th June 2012Putrajaya, MalaysiaCONCET aims to bring together engineers, construction practitioners, scientists and researchers to share their knowledge, expertise and experience in concrete engineering and technology.Website: www.concet2012.um.edu.myTo feature your event please mail details to editorial@indiancementreview.com

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Hindalco Buys US Speciality Alumina Firm for $125 Million

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This strategic acquisition marks a significant investment in speciality alumina, a key step by Aditya Birla Group’s metals flagship towards becoming future-ready by scaling its high-value, technology-led materials portfolio.

Hindalco Industries, the world’s largest aluminium company by revenue and the metals flagship of the $28 billion Aditya Birla Group, has announced the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in US-based AluChem Companies—a prominent manufacturer of speciality alumina—for an enterprise value of $125 million. The transaction will be executed through Aditya Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary.

This acquisition represents a pivotal investment in speciality alumina and advances Hindalco’s strategy to expand its high-value, technology-led materials portfolio.

Hindalco’s speciality alumina business, a key pillar of its value-added strategy, has delivered consistent double-digit growth in recent years. It has emerged as a high-growth, high-margin vertical within the company’s portfolio. As speciality alumina finds expanding applications across electric mobility, semiconductors, and precision ceramics, the deal positions Hindalco further up the innovation curve, enabling next-generation alumina solutions and value-accretive growth.

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, called the acquisition an important step in their global strategy to build a leadership position in value-added, high-tech materials.

“Our strategic foray into the speciality alumina space will not only accelerate the development of future-ready, sustainable solutions but also open new pathways to pursue high-impact growth opportunities. By integrating advanced technologies into our value chain, we are reinforcing our commitment to self-reliance, import substitution, and building scale in innovation-led businesses.”

Ronald P Zapletal, Founder, AluChem Companies, said the partnership with Hindalco would provide AluChem the ability and capital to scale up faster and build scale in North America.

“AluChem will benefit from their world-class sustainability and safety standards and practices, access to integrated operations and a consistent, reliable raw material supply chain. Their ability to leverage R&D capabilities and a talented workforce adds tremendous value to our innovation pipeline, helping drive market expansion beyond North America.”

An Eye on the Future

The global speciality alumina market is projected to grow significantly, with rising demand for tailored solutions in sectors such as ceramics, electronics, aerospace, and medical applications. Hindalco currently operates 500,000 tonnes of speciality alumina capacity and aims to scale this up to 1 million tonnes by FY2030.

Commenting on the development, Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries, said the deal reinforced their commitment to innovation and global expansion.

“As alumina gains increasing relevance in critical and clean-tech sectors, AluChem’s advanced chemistry capabilities will significantly enhance our ability to serve these fast-evolving markets. Importantly, it deepens our high-value-added portfolio with differentiated products that drive profitability and strengthen our global competitiveness.”

AluChem adds a strong North American presence to Hindalco’s portfolio, with an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes across three advanced manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Arkansas. The company is a long-standing supplier of ultra-low soda calcined and tabular alumina, materials prized for their thermal and mechanical stability and widely used in precision engineering and high-performance refractories.

Saurabh Khedekar, CEO of the Alumina Business at Hindalco Industries, said the acquisition unlocked immediate synergies, including market access and portfolio diversification.

“Hindalco plans to work with AluChem’s high performance technology solutions and scale up production of ultra-low soda alumina products to drive a larger global market share.”

The transaction is expected to close in the upcoming quarter, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

 

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Shree Cement reports 2025 financial year results

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Shree Cement posted revenue of US$2.38 billion for FY2025, marking a 5.5 per cent decline year-on-year. Operating costs rose 2.9 per cent to US$2.17 billion, resulting in an EBITDA of US$528 million—down 12 per cent from the previous year. Net profit fell 50 per cent to US$141 million. The company reported cement sales of 9.84Mt in Q4 FY2025, a 3.3 per cent increase from 9.53Mt in Q4 FY2024, with premium products making up 16 per cent of total sales.

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Rekha Onteddu to become director at Sagar Cements

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Sagar Cements has announced the appointment of Rekha Onteddu as a non-executive independent director, effective 30 June 2025. According to People in Business News, Rekha Onteddu is currently serving in a similar capacity at Andhra Cements, the parent company of Sagar Cements.

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