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Concrete Show 2016

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9 years ago

July 4, 2016

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The yearly event held in Mumbai received good footfalls. One particular highlight was the enhanced participation from Chinese companies.
U BM India organised its yearly event, ?Concrete Show India? from May 19 to 21 at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. The show was inaugurated by Chief Guest Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, Cabinet Minister, PWD (MSRDC, Public Undertaking), Government of Maharashtra, along with other key dignitaries like Gajanan Kirtikar ? Member of Parliament; Varun Sardesai- youth leader; S M Ramchandani, Joint Managing Director, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd (MSRDC); N A Viswanathan, Secretary General, Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA); Dr Manamohan R Kalgal, President, Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) and Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India.

The participants of the event included important players from concrete and construction, construction equipments & IT systems and construction chemicals. The show displayed the latest technologies and developments in the market. It also showcased new product development and innovations from leading companies. In fact, some of the companies launched their new products and services on the occasion. The show has offered a platform to companies like Owens Corning (India) Pvt. Ltd., Master Construction Solutions, Meher Velsycon, Ashtech, Hicrete and many more to showcase their innovations and solutions. The participants of the exhibition this time included around fifty and odd companies from China related with the construction industry. They received a good response from visitors.

The event also had a conference where eminent speakers joined either through panel discussion or lectures. The topics covered were:

New design concepts and methods for long-term performance, robustness with respect to severe environment conditions and loading.
Earthquake safety of homes in India (and understanding the bottlenecks in implementation of earthquake codes). Environmental lifecycle assessment and lifecycle cost analysis of concrete buildings.

Also covered were topics like high-performance concrete application in infrastructure, fortified building codes and community initiatives focusing on disaster resistance and adaptive reuse.
The speakers included Dr Harshvardhan Subbarao, P Y Manjure, Dr Himanshu Raje, Ashutosh Ranjan, Vijay Kulkarni and Dr V V Nori.

Sustainable Cement
An interesting topic for cement companies was the participation of the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for ?Sustainable Cement & Concrete in India, Italy?s Knowhow and Experience? The speakers included Ugo Ciarlatani, Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, Mauro Mariani, Commissioner, Italian Trade Commission (Mumbai Office), L Rajashekhar, Chairman, Technical Committee, Indian Cement Manufacturers Association, V Rajesh, Zuari Italcement Group India Pvt Ltd, Nidhi Dixit, Managing Partner, ArcAllusions Architects. It was announced that consultancy would be offered on ?Green certification? of the products to Indian industry.

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thyssenkrupp Polysius, SaltX partner for electrified production

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16 hours ago

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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16 hours ago

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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16 hours 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.