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Indias cement sales up by 14 per cent in May

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In last May, cement sales jumped 14 per cent to 16.26 million tonne (mt) against 14.20 mt registered in the same period last year, according to the Cement Manufacturers Association.The increased sales were the result of pick up in demand for cement before the monsoon sets in and lower base last year. Production was up 14 per cent at 16.20 mt (14.27 mt) in May.The all-India capacity utilisation in May improved to 79 per cent against 74 per cent recorded in the same period last year. Utilisation in the southern states-Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala-was lowest at 67 per cent against 61 per cent in the same period last year.The northern region-Delhi, Uttarkhand, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh-registered the highest at 89 per cent against 74 per cent last year.Installed cement production capacity of the country increased to 307.6 mt with the addition of seven lakh tonne by Century Textiles.In the first two months of this fiscal, sales were up 11 per cent at 31.76 mt (28.58 mt) while production increased 12 per cent at 32.21 mt (28.87 mt).

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Holcim UK drives sustainable construction

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Holcim UK has released a report titled ‘Making Sustainable Construction a Reality,’ outlining its five-fold commitment to a greener future. The company aims to focus on decarbonisation, circular economy principles, smarter building methods, community engagement, and integrating nature. Based on a survey of 2,000 people, only 41 per cent felt urban spaces in the UK are sustainably built. A significant majority (82 per cent) advocated for more green spaces, 69 per cent called for government leadership in sustainability, and 54 per cent saw businesses as key players. Additionally, 80 per cent of respondents stressed the need for greater transparency from companies regarding their environmental practices.

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GCCA releases LCR system

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched the Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, a new global rating based on products’ carbon footprints. The system uses a clear AA to G scale to help customers prioritise sustainability in material selection across construction sectors worldwide. The GCCA says that the LCR system is designed to be easily recognisable, with a simple visual graphic that indicates a product’s rating and provides consistency and comparability to other products.

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FLSmidth opens eco-friendly plant in Casablanca

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FLSmidth has inaugurated a €21 million mill liner manufacturing plant in Casablanca, covering 11,250m² with a production capacity of 6,500 tonnes annually. The LEED-certified facility significantly reduces carbon emissions by up to 56 per cent and fully recycles water used in the manufacturing process. Up to 250 jobs will be created in the Valparaíso region. Mikko Keto, CEO, highlighted the plant as a symbol of FLSmidth’s commitment to sustainable mining and community engagement in South America. Earlier in 2024, the Denmark-based company announced plans to sell its cement division to sharpen its focus on mining operations.

 

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