Economy & Market

MCL to expand cement production capacity

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12 years ago

April 6, 2013

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In order to raise its production capacity, the state-run Malabar Cements (MCL) plans to set up another cement mill at Walayar.

The proposed cement mill is expected to double the firm’s output capacity from the present 50,000 tonne per month, reports indicate.

The company is also expected to set up a 4,000 tonne silo along with the expansion programme. There is a 1,000 tonne silo at Walayar which is used to store fly ash which will act as a buffer in case of any supply interruption. There has been a 5 per cent reduction in the cost of materials as a whole, reports indicate.

The firm plans either to purchase domestically from public sector units or import half the limestone. The firm worked out a long-term arrangement with the Cement Corporation of India (CCI) for clincker. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is supplying dry fly ash, another raw material, for cement production.

Malabar Cements signed an agreement with Tangedco for fly ash supply in order to eliminate middlemen and bring out more transparency in its dealings. Tangedco was supplying 400 metric tonne of flyash daily to MCL.

Meanwhile, MCL is expected to announce a profit of Rs 48 crore in 2013-14 in spite of rise in power cost by Rs 9 crore, reports indicate.

Concrete

Holcim UK drives sustainable construction

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1 week ago

May 13, 2025

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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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Concrete

GCCA releases LCR system

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1 week ago

May 13, 2025

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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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1 week ago

May 13, 2025

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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.