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

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2 years 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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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.