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World Cement Association Founder Director to be star speaker at Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 at 14th Cement EXPO, Delhi

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November 1, 2023

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Founder Director, World Cement Association, at Indian Cement Review 2023.

The 3-in-1 event – comprising Indian Cement Review (ICR) Conference, Awards and Cement EXPO 2023 scheduled on 14-15th December 2023 at Manekshaw Centre in Delhi – is expected to attract cement industry captains, plant heads, over 100 exhibitors and more than 5,000 quality visitors.
Participants of the event can gain immensely from the wisdom and global vision of Ali Emir Adiguzel, who was former Global CEO of Heidelberg Cement Group and has a remarkable global experience of over 30 years in international business and visionary leadership.

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Ali Emir Adiguzel, Founder & Director of World Cement Association (WCA), will be the keyword speaker at Indian Cement Review (ICR) Conference 2023, which will be held from December 14-15, 2023, at Manekshaw Center, New Delhi. The event – comprising Cement EXPO 2023, ICR Conference & Awards – is organised by FIRST Construction Council (an infrastructure think tank) and Indian Cement Review (ICR), India’s leading cement publication that has been serving the industry for the last 38 years.

Welcoming Ali Emir Adiguzel, Pratap Padode, Founder & President, FIRST Construction Council, said, “We are happy and proud to have Mr Ali Emir Adiguzel, a visionary leader in the global cement industry, as the keynote speaker at the 9th Indian Cement Review Conference, which will address the cement industry’s ambitions to deliver sustainable, low-carbon cement. His presence at the event, which will be held concurrently with 14th Cement EXPO 2023, will be of immense value to the Indian cement industry, as companies gear up for expansion to meet the growing demand and prepare themselves for the future.”

The Chairman of ACG Consultancy Group, the founder and director of the World Cement Association, Adiguzel is former Global CEO, Heidelberg Cement Group from 2007-2020: where he played a pivotal role in the group’s international expansion and strategic development.

He has led mid to large-sized industrial organisations in the heavy building construction materials sector, such as cement and concrete, with special expertise in international trade, sales and procurement of raw materials. Emir Adiguzel’s expansive professional network spans across 61 countries, offering international business development opportunities through trade deals and successful overseas mergers and acquisitions.

The event is seeing the participation of cement companies like Ultratech, JSW Cement, Dalmia Bharat, Star Cement, JK Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement, Shree Cement, Wonder Cement, Birla Corporation, My Home Industries, Shree Digvijay Cement, Sagar Cement among others. The 3-in-in event is supported by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India (GoI). With over 100 exhibitors, Cement EXPO (along with ICR Conference & Awards) is expected to attract more than 5,000 quality visitors.

The 9th Indian Cement Review Conference and Cement EXPO 2023, with the theme of “Driving Sustainability Through Technology”, will bring together the cement manufacturers, technology/equipment providers and other key stakeholders (like policy makers, building & construction companies, project vendors, etc) under one roof to explore the possibility of the carbon-neutral growth path for the industry. Taking the sustainability agenda forward for the Indian cement industry, Indian Cement Review Conference and Cement EXPO 2023 will discuss how companies can take steps towards decarbonisation across business value chain – from procurement to manufacturing to distribution & logistics.

Sponsors include ATS Conveyors, ABB, Murugappa Group, TIDC, IKN Engineering among others. Exhibitors showcasing their latest technologies include: Rockwell Automation, Bosch Rexroth, Danfoss Drive, Taiheiyo Engineering Corporation, Elann Drive & Automation Pvt Ltd, Shanthi Gears, Diamond Group, Kanodia Cement Limited, Verder Scientific Pvt Ltd, Ringfeder Power, Singhania Systems, Elektromag Devices Pvt Ltd, Pentol Germany and several others.

For more information on Cement EXPO 2023, you can reach out to Mr Sujoy Gomes (on Mob: 86577 95881; and email: Sujoy.G@asappinfoglobal.com).

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Hard Worker Wins Three Honours at Kyoorius Design Awards

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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.

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Cement Firms to Invest Rs. 130 bn in Green Energy by FY28

Cement companies plan to expand clean energy capacity to 6 GW by FY28

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India’s major cement companies are set to raise their clean energy capacity to 6 GW by March 2028 from around 4 GW at the end of March 2026, according to ratings agency ICRA. The planned expansion is expected to involve investments of Rs. 130 bn over the next two years.

The additional capacity could generate annual savings of Rs. 62 bn to Rs. 67 bn, resulting in an estimated payback period of 1.8 to 2.2 years. Cement is an emission-intensive industry, and leading producers have established net-zero roadmaps covering the next 15 to 20 years.

The calcination process accounts for 57 to 60 per cent of the sector’s total emissions, while fuel combustion contributes 27 to 30 per cent and electricity consumption accounts for 10 to 13 per cent. ICRA said the figures highlighted the need for a broad decarbonisation strategy involving green power, blended cement, alternative fuels and improvements in clinker efficiency.

Green energy is considered one of the most commercially attractive decarbonisation options because it can reduce emissions while lowering operating costs. Every 5 per cent increase in green power replacement can reduce power and fuel costs by Rs. 15 to Rs. 16 per tonne. A 25 per cent replacement level could therefore save Rs. 75 to Rs. 80 per tonne and expand operating margins by 140 to 160 basis points.

Cement producers are also assessing carbon capture, utilisation and storage, although high implementation costs, energy requirements and limited transport and storage infrastructure are expected to slow commercial adoption. The government has proposed Rs. 200 bn over five years to support deployment across key sectors. Meanwhile, companies are targeting thermal substitution rates of 10 to 15 per cent over the next three to five years, compared with the current industry level of around 6 per cent.