Economy & Market

Events ( May 2012)

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13 years ago

April 30, 2012

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MAY8th 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.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.org/Global Cemtrader Supplementary 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.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.comSSCS’2012: International Conference on Numerical Modeling Strategies for Sustainable Concrete Structures29 May 2012 to 01 June 2012Aix en Provence, FranceThe objective of this conference is to join together researchers, engineers, architects, urbanites, and owners, to exchange and reflect on the use of these numerical tools and their contribution with respect to the future stakes.Website: http://www.sscs2012.com/National Conference on Fast Track Road Construction in India10th May 2012New DelhiThe Mission of 2nd National Conference on Fast Track Road Construction by IBK Media is to deliver the Expertise knowledge to India Road Sector to create a perfect business platform of Indian Government Officials, Industry Leaders, Innovators, Equipment Manufacturers, Construction Material providers, Technology Providers and Investors.Website: http://ibkmedia.comInternational Congress on Durability of Concrete18th -21st June 2012NorwayIn order to ensure its objectives the congress addresses all factors affecting the durability of concrete structures divided into the topics like durability of sustainable cement and concrete, durability enhancing concrete admixtures, concrete deterioration mechanisms, methodology for testing durability, treatment of existing concrete structures, principles of making durable concrete structures, durability of off-shore concrete structures, sustainability, modeling and calculating durable materials and degradation processes etc.Website:http://www.icdc2012.comTo feature your event please mail details to editorial@indiancementreview.com

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thyssenkrupp Polysius, SaltX partner for electrified production

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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.

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

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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.

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Titan Cement Group enters South Asia

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2 days 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.