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Fornnax Wins ‘best Brand 2024’ Award in Recycling Industry by the Economic Times

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1 year ago

January 8, 2025

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The year 2024 has been a landmark one for FORNNAX TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD, marked by numerous significant achievements, with the most recent being the prestigious ‘Best Brand 2024’ award presented by ET NOW (The Economic Times). This recognition demonstrates the company’s considerable contributions to the recycling industry, firmly establishing FORNNAX’s status as an industry leader.

Situated in the bustling industrial hub of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, FORNNAX specializes in the production of top-tier recycling equipment like shredders and granulators, tailored to the ever-evolving needs of the recycling sector. This unwavering commitment to quality and local manufacturing has been instrumental in the company’s continued success.

Mr. Jignesh Kundaria, the Director and CEO of FORNNAX, shared his visionary outlook, stating, “We are dedicated to pioneering sustainable recycling solutions with our innovative offerings. Our mission goes beyond merely selling equipment; we are building a lasting business. This philosophy is at the core of who we are.” This powerful message encapsulates FORNNAX’s visionary focus, emphasizing their commitment to fostering sustainable recycling ecosystems and recognizing the interconnected nature of the industry.

The Economic Times presented this distinguished award to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional accomplishments within the recycling machinery manufacturing sector. FORNNAX extends its heartfelt gratitude for this revered recognition. The selection process for the ‘Best Brand 2024’ award entailed a meticulous evaluation of several critical parameters, including brand value, market longevity of equipment, annual turnover, a remarkable 30% growth rate, and strong brand recall among industry professionals and customers. These criteria reflect the extensive nature of the award and highlight the significance of FORNNAX’s achievements.

Upon receiving the award, Mr. Jignesh Kundaria, Director and CEO, along with Mr. Ankit Kalola, Global Head of Sales & Operations, expressed their enthusiasm. “We are deeply honored to be recognized as one of The Economic Times Best Brands of 2024,” they said. “This accolade inspires us to continue innovating and developing groundbreaking solutions for the recycling industry,” Mr. Kundaria added. “We owe our success to our dedicated employees, trusted stakeholders, and valued customers, and we are truly grateful to the ET NOW group for this esteemed award. We look forward to leading the charge towards a more sustainable future,” he further expressed his he further expressed his appreciation.

With this recognition, FORNNAX remains resolute in its pursuit of innovative and efficient recycling solutions, continually striving to create a greener future.

About Fornnax
FORNNAX is one of the world’s leading shredding and recycling equipment manufacturers, offering Primary shredders, Secondary shredders and Granulators for Tyres, Municipal Solid Waste, Cables, E-Waste, Aluminium and many other industrial applications. Quick after-sales services that increase our customer’s uptime and productivity.
We are committed to shaping the landscape for sustainable recycling solutions in the future. Because we’re not just selling equipment, we’re building business. That’s what we believe. That’s who we are. Fornnax Equipment is built with the idea that the simple, most significant and heaviest is better. Our equipment is an evolution of advanced products designed for the challenges of the recycling world.

The global sales partner network makes us successful worldwide. Our corporate culture is based on our history of providing value to our customers’ success worldwide. This motivates our employees to work together, develop innovative products, and produce high-quality equipment.

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April 1, 2026

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NCB Signs MoU With Cement Manufacturer To Boost Construction Skills

Partnership to deliver nationwide training and certification

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1 week ago

March 31, 2026

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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading cement manufacturer to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. The agreement was formalised at NCB premises in Ballabgarh and was signed by the Director General of NCB, Dr L. P. Singh, and the head of technical services at UltraTech Cement Limited, Er Rahul Goel. The collaboration seeks to bring institutional resources and industry expertise into a structured national training effort.

The partnership will deliver structured training and certification programmes across the country aimed at enhancing the capabilities of civil engineers, ready?mix concrete (RMC) professionals, contractors, construction workers and masons. Programme curricula will cover material quality testing, concrete mix proportioning, durability assessment and sustainable construction practices to support improved construction outcomes. Emphasis is to be placed on standardised assessment and certification to raise practice levels across diverse construction roles.

Practical learning elements will include workshops, site demonstrations, technical seminars and exposure visits to plants and RMC facilities to strengthen applied skills and on?site decision making. The Director General indicated confidence that a large number of professionals and workers would be trained over the next three to five years under the initiative. The partnership is designed to complement flagship government schemes such as the Skill India Mission and to align training outputs with national infrastructure priorities.

By combining the council’s technical mandate with industry experience, the initiative aims to develop a more skilled and quality?conscious workforce capable of meeting rising demand in infrastructure and housing. NCB will continue to coordinate programme delivery and quality assurance while industry partners provide practical exposure and technical inputs. The collaboration is expected to support long?term capacity building and more sustainable construction practices nationwide.

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JSW Cement Commissions Nagaur Plant, Enters North India

New Rajasthan unit boosts capacity to 24.1 MTPA and expands reach

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JSW Cement has strengthened its national presence by commencing production at its greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, marking its entry into the north Indian market.

With this commissioning, the company’s installed grinding capacity has increased to 24.1 MTPA, while total clinker capacity, including its joint venture operations, stands at 9.74 MTPA.

The Nagaur facility comprises a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit, with an additional 1.00 MTPA grinding capacity currently under development. Strategically located, the plant is positioned to serve high-growth markets across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the NCR.

The project has been funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt, with Rs 800 crore allocated from IPO proceeds towards part-financing the unit.

Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, stated that the commissioning marks a key milestone in the company’s ambition to become a pan-India player. He added that the project was completed within 21 months and positions the company to achieve its targeted capacity of 41.85 MTPA by FY29.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, highlighted that the expansion aligns with the company’s strategy to tap into rapidly growing northern markets driven by infrastructure development. He noted that the company remains focused on delivering high-quality, eco-friendly cement solutions while progressing towards its long-term capacity goal of 60 MTPA.

The Nagaur plant has been designed with sustainability features, including co-processing of alternative fuels and a 7 km overland belt conveyor for limestone transport to reduce road emissions. The facility will also incorporate a 16 MW Waste Heat Recovery System to improve energy efficiency and lower its carbon footprint.

JSW Cement, part of the JSW Group, operates across the building materials value chain and currently has eight plants across India, along with a clinker unit in the UAE through its joint venture.