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Vicat to expand its Gulbarga cement plant at Rs 1,300 cr

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To expand its its Gulbarga cement plant in Karnataka, global cement manufacturer Vicat Group is planning to invest Rs 1,300 crore. The plant is a joint-venture between Vicat and Hyderabad-based Sagar Cements. M Ravinder Reddy, Head (Marketing), Vicat Group India said that the company plans to set up two identical lines at the cement plant in subsequent years.

The infrastructure and clearances are in place and the second line is expected to be operational by 2016, Reddy said. The three lines together would take the capacity to 8.25 million tonne per annum in the next four years.
The company on January 30 announced commercial dispatch from its first line of 2.75-million tonne plant that had commenced production this month.

The first line had come up with an investment of Rs 1,800 crore with an equity : debt ratio of 35 : 65. Cement from the plant would be marketed under the ‘Bharathi Cement’ brand, and is targeted at domestic consumption in north Andhra Pradesh, north Karnataka and Maharashtra. Vicat, which had acquired a 51 per cent stake in Bharathi Cement, runs the joint venture plant at Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh.

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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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