Connect with us

Concrete

Tata Steel Concludes Legacy Steelmaking in UK

Tata Steel ceases operations at major UK plant.

Published

on

Shares

Tata Steel has officially concluded its legacy steelmaking operations at the Port Talbot facility, the largest steelworks in the UK. This significant transition reflects Tata’s commitment to modernizing its production methods while addressing environmental concerns and reducing carbon emissions. The shift marks a pivotal moment in the UK’s steel industry, as traditional processes give way to more sustainable practices.

As part of this transition, Tata Steel is focusing on investing in greener technologies and improving operational efficiencies. The company aims to enhance its competitiveness in the evolving global steel market, where sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial.

The closure of legacy operations at Port Talbot has resulted in job losses, raising concerns among the workforce and local communities. However, Tata Steel’s strategy is aligned with long-term goals to create a more sustainable and economically viable steel industry in the UK. The company is exploring avenues to support affected employees through reskilling initiatives and potential new job opportunities within the evolving industrial landscape.

The end of legacy steelmaking at Port Talbot underscores the broader challenges facing the steel industry, including the need for modernization and the adoption of environmentally friendly practices. As Tata Steel moves forward, its commitment to innovation and sustainability will be key in shaping the future of steel production in the UK.

Concrete

Cement industry to gain from new infrastructure spending

Published

on

By

Shares

As per a news report, Karan Adani, ACC Chair, has said that he expects the cement industry to benefit from the an anticipated US$2.2tn in new public infrastructure spending between 2025 and 2030. In a statement he said that ACC has crossed the 100Mt/yr cement capacity milestone in April 2025, propelling the company to get closer to its ambitious 140Mt/yr target by the 2028 financial year. The company’s capacity corresponds to 15 per cent of an all-India installed capacity of 686Mt/yr.

Image source:https://cementplantsupplier.com/cement-manufacturing/emerging-trends-in-cement-manufacturing-technology/

Continue Reading

Concrete

AI boom drives demand, says ACA

Published

on

By

Shares

The American Cement Association projects a nearly 1Mt annual increase in US cement demand over the next three years, driven by the surge in AI data centres. Consumption by data centres is expected to grow from 247,000 tonnes in 2025 to 860,000 tonnes by 2027. With over 5,400 AI data centres currently operating and numbers forecast to exceed 6,000 by 2027, the association cautions that regulatory hurdles and labour shortages may impact the industry’s ability to meet demand.

Image source:https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1zOrih.img?w=2000&h=1362&m=4&q=79

Continue Reading

Concrete

GoldCrest Cement to build plant in India

Published

on

By

Shares

GoldCrest Cement will build a greenfield integrated plant with a 3.5Mt/yr clinker capacity and 4.5Mt/yr cement capacity. GoldCrest Cement appointed Humboldt Wedag India as engineering, procurement and construction contractor in March 2025 and targets completion by March 2027. It has signed a 40-year supply agreement with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation for 150Mt of limestone from its upcoming Lakhpat Punrajpur mine in Gujarat.

Continue Reading

Trending News