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Martin Engineering launches Martin® X-Stand

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Martin Engineering has launched the Martin® X-Stand, a heavy-duty mounting system designed to improve the safety, accessibility, and efficiency of air cannon installations in industrial environments. Built to withstand harsh conditions, the rugged steel cube frame keeps air cannons away from hot or hazardous areas while offering clear walkways and easy maintenance. The X-Stand fits 35L, 70L and 150L air cannons and can be stacked or arranged flexibly to suit various plant layouts. It supports Martin® Hurricane and Typhoon models, with convenient features like open sides, solenoid box mounting, and easy access to attachments and flanges.

Used in cement plants, steel mills, and bulk material operations, the X-Stand helps prevent downtime by allowing safer, more efficient placement of air cannons without compromising performance. Field tests showed operators could access cannons more easily, redirect piping safely, and perform maintenance with minimal disruption. The system also supports hard piping, reducing maintenance needs compared to mesh tubing. By improving layout and access, the X-Stand enhances workplace safety and operational continuity.

 

 

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Cement industry to gain from new infrastructure spending

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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.

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AI boom drives demand, says ACA

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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.

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GoldCrest Cement to build plant in India

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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.

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