Concrete

Heidelberg Materials launches EvoBuild

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1 year ago

February 14, 2024

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Heidelberg Materials has launched EvoBuild, a new brand for its range of low-carbon and circular products. It intends to apply globally consistent criteria and tiering for its sustainable products and aims to set new standards for decarbonised products. All countries in which the company is present will gradually integrate their sustainable products into the EvoBuild portfolio.

Products in the EvoBuild range will be available in all business lines and are either low-carbon (cement and concrete), circular (concrete) or feature a combination of both attributes. Lowcarbon products must provide a CO2 reduction of at least 30 per cent compared to the reference value. Circular products must contain at least 30 per cent recycled aggregates or they must reduce material requirements by at least 30 per cent.

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Nuvoco Vistas expands with second RMX plant in Nagpur

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11 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp has expanded its footprint in Maharashtra with the inauguration of its second Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) plant in Nagpur. Strategically positioned on Kamptee Road, Nagpur-II enhances the company’s reach in key markets, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality concrete solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Located just 27 km from Nuvoco’s existing Nagpur-I Mihan plant, the new facility benefits from excellent connectivity via the Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway, ensuring seamless access to Nagpur city, Koradi and Bhandara Road. Its proximity to key industrial areas like Panchgaon and Hingna further strengthens raw material supply, boosting operational efficiency.
With a production capacity of 90 Cum/hour, Nagpur-II features a Twin Shaft Mixer capable of producing a diverse range of concrete grades, including Nuvoco’s signature brands like XCON, CONCRETO, ECODURE, ARTISTE, and INSTAMIX.
Commenting on the launch, Prashant Jha, Chief of Ready-Mix Concrete at Nuvoco, said that Nagpur-II has strengthened their presence in Maharashtra, allowing them to meet growing construction demands with improved efficiency, faster deliveries, and enhanced support for large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects.

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Ramco Cements posts financial results

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11 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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Ramco Cements reported a 97 per cent decline in its third-quarter adjusted profit, impacted by lower cement prices. Profit before exceptional items and tax dropped to Rs.4.35 crore in the October-December period, down from Rs.135 crore a year ago. Revenue from cement operations fell 6 per cent to Rs.1,977 crore, missing analysts’ forecast of Rs.2,019 crore. The company recorded a Rs.329 crore one-time gain from asset sales and investments.

Concrete

JKLC posted net profit of Rs.59.64cr in Oct-Dec

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11 hours ago

March 17, 2025

Roshna

JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC) reported lower profitability for Q3 FY25 due to reduced sales realisation. The company is expanding its grinding and clinker capacities, investing Rs.3,050 crore in projects across India. Sustainability initiatives include increasing TSR and using 48 per cent renewable power. JKLC won multiple awards for CSR, energy efficiency and environmental efforts. With government-led infrastructure growth, the cement sector’s outlook remains positive.

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