The Techno Summit organised by Fosroc was a true education to the Indian cement industry. A report…
Fosroc has been leading the way with innovations and ideas for five decades now. The latest has been the inception of Techno Summit on cement grinding aids held in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan on April 25, 2015. Esteemed guests from cement plants in and around Chittorgarh graced the occasion to put forward their contribution for the betterment of the industry. This event was designed with the objective of making a difference in these testing times for cement industry. An unprecedented lack of cement demand in the country has driven up the manufacturing costs. With no immediate respite in the offing, Fosroc has taken up on itself to alleviate the burden on cement plants.
Fosroc India has called upon the expertise from Fosroc International and together are on a mission to educate Indian cement industry about the potential role of grinding aids in reviving the fortunes of the industry. It is in this spirit that an event of this ilk has been formulated. This summit was set in the beautiful backdrop of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. Chittorgarh is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life.
There is rich and varied folk culture from villages which is often depicted and is symbolic of the state. Chittorgarh is also the hub of cement manufacturing in the state. With North Indian market showing great potential, Chittor presented itself as an ideal location to launch the inaugural Techno Summit on Cement additives.
The event was addressed by Dr. Martyn Whitehead, Technology Manager – CGA, and Fatzunnahar Ngopil, Global Business Manager – Cement Additives. Dr. Martyn deliberated on ?Cement additives – Past, Present and Future? with emphasis on the role of grinding aids in the current scenario. He shared the anecdotes about the cement additives in the past and also provided a sneak peek into the changes that awaits the industry in future with what he terms as Smart Additives.
While, Fatzunnahar educated the gathering on ?Fosroc Cement additives- Global presence and case studies?. He spoke at length about the versatility of Fosroc in adapting to the demands of the industry. He touched upon the history of Fosroc and its global presence. The presentation gave an insight into the new trend in the world cement industry and the synergy required between cement plants and cement additives industry. He also shared the Fosroc?s global expansion plans.
For over 50 years, Fosroc has accrued a wealth of intellectual property and market experience. It has an extensive portfolio of reliable and quality products, well-known throughout the construction industry worldwide. Fosroc?s technical strength lies in knowing what chemical technology works best with specific applications to solve the customer?s problem. The company has a reputation for identifying and bringing together all the elements necessary to deliver a robust solution.