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Cortec named key player in concrete admixture market

The 2023 admixture market was valued at $20.26 billion USD.

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2 years ago

October 14, 2024

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Cortec® is proud to be listed as a key market player in the 2024 Concrete Admixture Market: Global Forecast 2024-2030 published by 360iResearch. The report offers insight into important market drivers and opportunities that harmonize with Cortec’s trajectory in the field of MCI® (Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™) admixtures and signal exciting opportunities for continued growth.

A Growing Market
According to 360iResearch, the 2023 admixture market was valued at $20.26 billion USD. It is expected to reach $33.23 billion by 2030 with an estimated CAGR of 7.31%. This market covers all admixtures, including corrosion inhibitors, set retarders, superplasticizers, and water-reducers. While growth is expected across the globe, the largest market will continue to be Asia, which is experiencing escalating urbanization and spending on infrastructure. 360iResearch identifies increased construction and the demand for durability, performance, and sustainability as key drivers of the admixture market. Not only is the market asking for structures that last longer and theoretically reduce the need to create more new concrete (a process with high-CO2 emissions); there is also rising interest in using biobased admixtures to leave behind a better environmental footprint.

Cortec’s Place in the Admixture Market
The 360iResearch report identifies Cortec® as both a key player and a “Pathfinder” in the admixture market. These designations are significant in a market that comprises a wide variety of admixtures and relegates 60% of the players into the category of “Others” that go unnamed. Understandably, large public chemical companies such as DOW, which offer a broad general selection of admixtures, take the largest market share, making it even more impactful to know that Cortec®, a private specialty admixture company, stands out among chemical and construction material giants. While the report suggests that Pathfinders stand to benefit from more business strategy development, it also notes that they serve as potential challengers to “Forefront vendors” because of their innovative products. The report also draws attention to Cortec’s many MCI® DOT approvals.

Ready to Meet Demands
Cortec® is well-poised to meet the demands of today’s construction market as outlined in the admixtures report. In terms of sustainability, the main purpose of MCI® admixtures is to extend the service life of reinforced concrete structures by mitigating corrosion, one of the primary enemies of concrete longevity. Furthermore, while other biobased admixtures have recently emerged on the market, Cortec® remains the leader in biobased corrosion inhibiting admixtures, offering the only USDA Certified Biobased Product (MCI®-2005) of its kind.

MCI® admixtures also stand out in terms of compatibility and ease of use. As noted in the admixture report, the former is a major challenge because admixtures often change the workability, set time, and strength gain of concrete. However, contractors typically find that MCI® admixtures do not negatively affect concrete properties and do leave mixes very easy to work with. Moreover, with Cortec® distribution centers located in all major regions of the world, end users are well-equipped to source MCI® for construction projects in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Get Involved in the Admixture Market
The admixture market is on the brink of exciting opportunities that call for sustainability and durability features like those offered by MCI®. Cortec® is therefore uniquely positioned to continue making its mark among all key players, both large and small. Contact Cortec® today to learn more about taking advantage of Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors in this dynamic construction market.

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JSW Cement Commissions 1 MTPA Unit in Rajasthan

Rajasthan grinding capacity rises to 3.50 MTPA after commissioning

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2 hours ago

October 9, 2026

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JSW Cement has commissioned an additional 1 MTPA cement grinding unit in Nagaur, Rajasthan, taking the company’s total cement grinding capacity to 25.1 MTPA. The commissioning was announced on Tuesday, October 6.

The company said the new unit had increased the total cement grinding capacity at its Rajasthan plant to 3.50 MTPA. The expansion adds to JSW Cement’s production infrastructure as it continues to build capacity across its operating network.

The company’s total clinker manufacturing capacity, including capacity at its joint venture JSW Cement FZC, stands at 9.74 MTPA. Clinker is an intermediate material used in cement production, and its availability supports the company’s grinding operations.

JSW Cement is also pursuing a proposed merger of its listed subsidiary Shiva Cement with the company. The scheme, approved by the boards of the respective companies, involves issuing five fully paid-up JSW Cement equity shares for every 41 shares held by Shiva Cement shareholders other than JSW Cement.

The arrangement remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. JSW Cement currently holds 66.23 per cent of Shiva Cement’s paid-up equity share capital, and the shares held by JSW Cement in the subsidiary will be cancelled under the proposal without any issue of JSW Cement shares against that holding.

The scheme has an appointed date of April 1, 2026, and the company has indicated that completion could take 12 to 14 months, depending on the receipt of approvals. These include clearances from stock exchanges, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the National Company Law Tribunal and other applicable authorities, along with approvals from shareholders and creditors where required. JSW Cement shares closed at Rs. 113.15 on the BSE, up Rs. 2.05, or 1.85 per cent.

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Wonder Cement appoints Mahesh Singh as VP Corporate Brand Communication

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9 hours ago

October 9, 2026

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Singh brings 20+ years of brand and marketing experience, and will lead integrated corporate brand communication initiatives at Wonder Cement

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Wonder Cement, a leading cement manufacturer, has appointed Mahesh Singh as Vice President – Corporate Brand Communication. In his new role, he will oversee corporate brand strategy and communication, including digital and performance marketing, public relations, trade, events, exhibitions, sports and experiential marketing.

Singh brings over two decades of experience across marketing and communications, with roles spanning the automotive industry, agencies and entrepreneurship. He spent more than a decade with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, working across integrated communication, media, digital, retail and consumer engagement. His stint also included helping build the company’s digital marketing capabilities.

He moved to dentsu X India as Vice President – Strategy & Planning, working across categories such as automotive, auto components, electric vehicles, FMCG, consumer electronics, BFSI, apparel and brand consulting. His responsibilities included media and marketing strategy, product launches, content, performance marketing and consumer activations.

Singh subsequently took an entrepreneurial route with Radiant Brands before joining Shriram Ltd (SPR Autotech) as Head – Marketing & Communications. There, his remit included brand and corporate strategy, communications, PR and ORM, retail identity, loyalty programmes and events.

At Wonder Cement, Singh will be responsible for bringing together the company’s corporate brand communication initiatives across digital, performance marketing, PR, trade, sports and experiential platforms. The role will focus on creating an integrated approach to communication across consumers, trade partners and other key stakeholders.

The appointment brings to Wonder Cement a marketer whose career has spanned the brand, agency and entrepreneurial sides of the communications ecosystem.

Wonder Cement, part of the RK Group, is a cement manufacturer with roots in Rajasthan and a focus on quality, trust and transparency. The company has grown to six manufacturing plants, and a cement capacity of 21.5 MTPA. With more than 2,000 employees and a network of over 5,000 dealers, its operations span manufacturing, distribution and customer engagement, with a focus on consistent product quality and efficient execution.

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JSW Cement commissions additional 1 MTPA grinding unit in Rajasthan

The Nagaur expansion takes JSW Cement’s total grinding capacity to 25.10 MTPA.

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1 day ago

October 8, 2026

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JSW Cement has commissioned an additional 1 million tonne per annum (MTPA) cement grinding unit at its Nagaur Integrated Plant in Rajasthan. The commissioning takes the company’s total cement grinding capacity to 25.10 MTPA.

JSW Cement’s total clinker manufacturing capacity, including its joint venture JSW Cement FZC, now stands at 9.74 MTPA.

The company began operations in North India in March 2026 with the Nagaur Integrated Plant, comprising a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit. With the latest expansion, the plant’s total grinding capacity has increased to 3.50 MTPA.

The additional capacity will cater to cement demand across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region (NCR). The expansion has been funded through a combination of equity and long-term debt.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2026, JSW Cement also commissioned an Alternate Fuel Handling System and a Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) at the Nagaur plant.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, said the additional grinding capacity was a strategic priority for the company’s expansion in North India. He added that the Alternate Fuel Handling System and WHRS were expected to reduce production costs.