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WCA gets three new directors

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2 years ago

February 27, 2023

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The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced that it has appointed three new Directors: Fabien Charbonnel, CEO, Cem’In’Eu; Xu Gang, Chairman, Board of Maweni Limestone, VP and Head of Overseas Area of Huaxin Cement; and Kevin Lunney, COO, Mannok Holdings DAC. The appointments were agreed in a unanimous vote at the WCA General Assembly Meeting.
In addition, both Mohammed Ali Al-Garni, CEO, Saudi Cement, and Roland van Wijnen, CEO, PPC Ltd, were re-elected to the Board of Directors.
The WCA also announced the resignation of two long standing Directors, Vincent Lefebvre, Founder and Executive Chairman of Cem’In’Eu, and Mahendra Singhi, Managing Director and CEO of Dalmia Cement, who joined the WCA Board of Directors in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Both their knowledge and experience of the industry have been crucial to the professional running and achievements of the association.

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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1 week 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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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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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.