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Customised Solutions for Alternative Solid Fuels

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Looking at the properties of secondary fuels and other parameters in a bid to understand the correct technical solutions required for handling ASF.

WALTER Materials Handling division of ATS Group-France, is a globally renowned brand in the field of design, manufacturing machines for Alternative Solid Fuels (ASF) handling systems since 1990s. In 2005, ATS Group established a state-of-art facility in India at Chakan MIDC of Pune, registered with the name, ATS Conveyors India Pvt Ltd and this facility serves as a global manufacturing hub for the products of WALTER Materials Handling Division.
Properties of secondary fuels, conditions of materials supply, requisite precision of processing, feed position in the kiln, automation requirements as well as the specific operating conditions at cement works all these have to be considered while working out a successful technical solution for handling ASF. It is well known that the properties of the secondary fuels are never constant and are heterogeneous in nature. This requires the use of equipment that is very flexible in operation. Walter Materials Handling division of ATS with its decades of experience in design, manufacturing of ASF handling systems for cement plants has therefore developed suitable equipment specifically for safe and reliable feeding of alternative fuels such as Municipal Waste, RDF, Shredded tires, impregnated saw dust, shredded plastics etc. As a rule the alternative fuels, which are just listed above as examples, all tend to bridge when stored in hoppers or silos and, as lightweight materials, often have bulk densities as low as 0.1 t/m3 or in some cases even less.
After the multiple successfully operating installations, of ATS designed Extractors and Double Flap Valves throughout the Globe in various Cement plants, we are delighted to announce the launch of our below listed new innovative products designed dedicated for addressing very specific customised site requirements evolved in the field of ASF handling based on feedback from different clients.
Major Indian customers of ATS in Cement industry include UltraTech, Dalmia, Birla Corporation, Ambuja, ACC, JK Lakshmi, JSW and many more.

TWIN DOSEAHORSE: This is a unique solution by ATS for Extraction cum Dosing system, used for controlled Dosing of Alternate Solid Fuels in two different feeding points. Additional advantage of this system is that it can be installed in the preheater tower of a cement kiln, very close to the inlet point for excellent dosing response, which is one of the key factors required for the substitution of fossil fuel. Using this system avoids the need of Flow Diverter and Weigh Belt Feeders for dosing in two different feeding point. Side Walls Conveyor: Transfer solution to the Pre-Heater building with a Side Walls conveyor for ASF conveying in a customised route. This can be used to convey AFR material on a high inclination and even for vertical conveying. Air Floating Conveyor: Air Floating Conveyor of ATS is very useful to convey ASF material with zero spillage up to long distances using the minimum investment of time and cost for project installation as well as operation maintenance.

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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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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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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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.

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