Concrete

ASTM Committee on Concrete and Aggregates honours Neal S Berke

Published

9 years ago

July 31, 2016

admin

Neal S. Berke, Ph D, Vice President of Research at Tourney Consulting Group, LLC in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA has received the Frank E. Richart Award from ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.
A member of ASTM since 1984, Berke has been the recipient of many awards including the Award of Merit in 1999 and the Francis L. LaQue Memorial Award in 2009. In addition to his active membership with C09, he has been a member of numerous committees including A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys, C27 on Precast Concrete Products, E60 on Sustainability, G01 on Corrosion of Metals, C13 on Concrete Pipe, and G03 on Weathering and Durability.
Before beginning his career with Tourney Consulting in 2010, Berke was a research fellow at Grace Construction in Cambridge, for 27 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Chicago and a PhD in metallurgical engineering from the University of Illinois.

Concrete

Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

Published

6 days ago

June 17, 2025

admin

Star Cement has launched ‘Star Smart Building Solutions,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable construction practices, as per a recent news report. This venture introduces a range of eco-friendly products, including tile adhesives, tile cleaners and grouts, designed to enhance durability and reduce environmental impact. The company plans to expand this portfolio with additional value-added products in the near future. By focusing on sustainable materials and innovative building solutions, Star Cement aims to contribute to environmentally responsible construction and meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure development.

Image source:https://www.starcement.co.in/

Concrete

Nuvoco Vistas reports record quarterly EBITDA

Published

6 days ago

June 17, 2025

admin

Nuvoco Vistas reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated EBITDA of Rs.556 crore in Q4 FY25, with annual EBITDA at Rs.1,391 crore. Cement sales reached 19.4 MMT in FY25, with Q4 contributing 5.7 MMT. Revenue rose 4 per cent YoY to Rs.3,042 crore in Q4. Net debt reduced by Rs.390 crore to Rs.3,640 crore. The company received NCLT approval for acquiring Vadraj Cement, targeting 31 MMTPA capacity by FY27. Key marketing initiatives, expanding RMX and MBM businesses, and a focus on sustainability (457 kg CO2/tonne) drove performance. Nuvoco remains focused on premiumisation, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

Image source:nuvoco.com

Concrete

UltraTech Cement increases capacity by 1.4Mt/yr

Published

6 days ago

June 17, 2025

admin

UltraTech Cement has expanded its production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) through a combination of debottlenecking efforts and operational efficiency upgrades across several of its plants. The enhancements include an addition of 0.6Mt/yr in grinding capacity at the Nagpur facility in Maharashtra and a combined 0.8Mt/yr at the Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana. With these upgrades, the company’s total domestic grey cement capacity has risen to 184.8Mt/yr, while its global capacity now stands at 190.2Mt/yr.