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Customised Solutions for Alternative Solid Fuels

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3 years ago

June 12, 2023

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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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India’s Core Sector Growth Eases to 4.8 Per Cent in August

Cement, electricity and iron ore offset declines in other sectors

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23 hours ago

September 26, 2026

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India’s output across eight core industries grew 4.8 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, easing from the revised 5.0 per cent growth recorded in July, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Index of Core Industries (ICI), which tracks eight key infrastructure sectors, accounts for a significant share of the Index of Industrial Production.

Cement production led the expansion with growth of 12.5 per cent, followed by electricity at 11.6 per cent and iron ore at 5.5 per cent. Steel output increased 3.4 per cent, while refinery products rose 2.6 per cent during the month. The ministry identified cement, electricity and iron ore as the main contributors to overall core sector growth in recent months.

The gains were partly offset by contractions in several sectors. Coal output declined 3.8 per cent year-on-year, while natural gas and crude oil production fell 4.9 per cent and 3.6 per cent, respectively. Fertiliser production recorded the sharpest decline, falling 12.4 per cent in August.

Cumulative growth in the ICI during April-August 2026 stood at 4.3 per cent, compared with 2.4 per cent in the corresponding period a year earlier. Steel output increased 4.1 per cent during the period, while cement and electricity production grew 10.3 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.

Coal, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products and fertilisers recorded negative cumulative growth during April-August. Their contractions stood at 3.2 per cent, 4.4 per cent, 4.1 per cent, 1.4 per cent and 6.7 per cent, respectively. The ministry also revised the final ICI for July to 120.8 from the earlier provisional estimate of 121.2, resulting in a downward revision in the month’s growth rate to 5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent.

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Jammu Division Begins First Cement Rail Traffic to Anantnag

Cement Loading From Kathua for Anantnag to Begin on September 14

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6 days ago

September 21, 2026

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Jammu Railway Division has placed an indent for the first movement of cement by rail within the division, linking Shaheed Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua Railway Station with Anantnag Railway Station. Loading for the consignment is scheduled to begin on September 14.

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Hard Worker Wins Three Honours at Kyoorius Design Awards

Ramco Cements’ brand secures Grand Prix and two Blue Elephant honours.

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6 days ago

September 21, 2026

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The Ramco Cements Limited’s construction chemicals brand, Hard Worker, has won three honours at the Kyoorius Design Awards 2026, including the Grand Prix – Grey Elephant in the Design in Action category.

The brand also secured two Blue Elephant honours, one for Design in Action and another for Packaging, recognising the design approach behind its brand identity and packaging.

Launched in 2025, Hard Worker entered the construction chemicals segment with the brand promise, “Hard-working products for hardworking people.” Its visual identity uses animals and birds to represent product benefits. The camel represents the water-retention capability of Hard Worker Eco Plaster, while the cheetah represents the speed and performance of Hard Worker Block Fix.

The visual language has been extended across packaging, retail, communication, literature, digital platforms and other brand touchpoints. Hard Worker uses bold colours, distinctive animal illustrations and simple visual storytelling to communicate product benefits across markets and audiences, including construction workers and applicators.

“For Hard Worker, design was never an afterthought. It was fundamental to how we wanted to build the brand. In a category that is largely functional, we wanted to create a brand that people could recognise, understand and remember instantly. The Kyoorius recognition is a wonderful validation of this design-led approach,” said Mr. AV Dharmakrishnan, CEO, The Ramco Cements Limited.

Mr. Balaji K. Moorthy, Executive Director – Marketing, Ramco Cements said “In a category where communication has traditionally been product-led and functional, we wanted Hard Worker to stand apart by making design an integral part of the brand experience. From the distinctive animal-led packaging to our communication across consumer and trade touchpoints, every element was designed to make the brand more memorable and the product benefits easier to understand.”

Within its first 12 months, Hard Worker crossed Rs 3.5 bn in sales. The latest recognition follows six honours secured by the brand’s campaign at the Kyoorius Creative Awards earlier in 2026, including the Grey Elephant Grand Prix for its Eco Plaster film.

The Kyoorius Design Awards recognise outstanding design work in India’s visual communications sector across multiple categories and platforms. The 2026 awards were announced on 12 September in Goa.

The Ramco Cements Limited is part of the Ramco Group and operates across cement and allied building-material solutions. Hard Worker is its construction chemicals brand, offering solutions across key construction applications.