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Cemex places underwater concrete in Germany

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4 years ago

October 14, 2021

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Cemex, a part of a consorcium is supplying ready-mix concrete for the construction of the Neuhof road tunnel which includes around 15,000 cu m of underwater concrete placement. The tunnel is part of the A66 Federal Motorway, which leads from the Hessian capital of Wiesbaden to the Fulda motorway junction via Frankfurt.

Cemexs industry-leading expertise was required for this project because of the many complexities of an underground pour. A continuous, uninterrupted flow of materials is needed while maintaining uniform quality of concrete and protecting against exsolving. Strict quality control and tailor-made delivery methods using teams of divers are necessary to complete a task of this magnitude.

The concrete supply by Cemex supports the installation together with a work group partner, by using large pumps measuring up to 63 meters in height. Due to the restricted space conditions and the size of the carriers, we use a pump in pump cascade supply.

The water of the nearby Fliede stream and the ground water is pressed into the foundation pit, which is why underwater concrete is required to build the footwall. Pumping out the pit is not possible, because this would cause the ground water level to sink and considerable damage would occur. The divers are responsible for two tasks: they level the height of the concrete and remove mud from the foundation pit at the same time.

CEMEX aims to help its customers solve their building challenges. To this end, the company designs and develops special concretes that fulfill its customers increasingly demanding requirements.

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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2 days ago

June 17, 2025

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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.

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Nuvoco Vistas reports record quarterly EBITDA

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2 days ago

June 17, 2025

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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.

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UltraTech Cement increases capacity by 1.4Mt/yr

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2 days ago

June 17, 2025

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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.