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Klüber Energy Efficient Synthetic High-Performance Gear Lubricating Oil

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10 months ago

June 16, 2025

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Klüber Lubrication India supports the cement industry’s sustainability goals with advanced synthetic lubricants that boost energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance. Their solutions offer fast ROI, operational excellence, and alignment with global environmental targets like net-zero.

The cement industry plays a crucial role in infrastructure development but also faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. At Klüber Lubrication India, we support cement manufacturers in meeting their sustainability targets with advanced lubrication solutions that improve efficiency, lower energy consumption, and cut emissions.

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for Top-Listed Companies
As sustainability continues to be a key focus for industries, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for the top 1,000 listed companies. This framework requires organisations to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, including energy conservation, emission reductions, and resource optimisation. Beyond compliance, BRSR reporting allows companies to showcase their sustainability leadership and build investor confidence. Organisations that proactively address sustainability challenges are better positioned to attract long-term investors, secure financing, and maintain a competitive advantage in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Our high-performance synthetic lubricants play a crucial role in helping cement manufacturers meet these regulatory requirements by enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions in critical machinery such as vertical roller mills (VRMs) and main gearboxes. By adopting our energy-efficient solutions, companies can strengthen their BRSR compliance while achieving tangible operational benefits.

Supporting Your Net Zero Targets
The global push for net-zero emissions is driving cement manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices that significantly cut down their carbon footprint. Our Klüber Energy Efficiency solutions are specifically designed to contribute to this goal. By switching from conventional mineral oils to our advanced synthetic lubricants, cement plants can achieve energy savings of up to 3.9 per cent while reducing CO2 emissions. These savings are achieved through lower friction, reduced wear and tear, and improved thermal stability, resulting in optimised equipment performance and a longer service life. Moreover, by reducing power consumption in critical machinery, our solutions directly support corporate sustainability commitments, aligning with Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and net-zero roadmaps.
Additionally, by lowering energy consumption, companies can benefit from reduced dependency on non-renewable energy sources, decreasing their overall environmental impact. Klüber Lubrication India’s advanced lubrication solutions ensure that cement plants can achieve operational efficiency while making significant progress toward their decarbonisation goals.

EcoVadis 2025: Klüber Lubrication Wins GOLD for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Sustainability is deeply embedded in our corporate ethos, and we take pride in being recognised among the world’s most responsible companies. In 2025, Klüber Lubrication once again secured the EcoVadis GOLD certification, marking the fourth consecutive year of this achievement. This places us among the top 3 per cent of over 150,000 rated companies worldwide. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates sustainability performance across key areas such as environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Our continued recognition reaffirms our dedication to providing customers with sustainable solutions that drive efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a greener future for the cement industry.
This recognition reflects our proactive approach to responsible business practices. We actively invest in research and development to enhance the sustainability of our products, ensuring that they not only meet industry standards but exceed expectations. Our EcoVadis achievement underscores our mission to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals with proven, reliable solutions. Winning this award four years in a row further strengthens our position as a trusted partner in the global push for sustainable industrial practices.

Investment Less Than 1 Cr, Payback in Less Than a Year: Least Effort, Maximum Returns
Cement manufacturers often hesitate to invest in sustainability initiatives due to concerns about cost and return on investment. However, our energy efficiency projects offer a compelling business case: with an investment of less than 1 crore INR, companies can achieve a payback period of less than a year.
By switching to Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N, an energy-efficient Polyalphaolefin (PAO) based synthetic oil, a single vertical roller mill main gearbox with a sump capacity of 6000 litres and a 6.5 MW motor rating can achieve annual energy savings of over 13,08,060 kWh. This results in a significant reduction in carbon emissions, equivalent to several hundred tonnes of CO2 (tCO2 equivalent), thereby contributing to long-term asset reliability and operational excellence.
The advantage of this solution lies in its simplicity. With minimal modifications and downtime, cement plants can quickly transition to an optimised lubrication strategy that enhances equipment efficiency, extends service life, and generates measurable cost savings. By investing in high-performance lubrication technology, manufacturers can achieve sustainability milestones while maximising profitability.

Driving Sustainability with Innovation
The cement industry’s sustainability journey is one that requires continuous innovation and collaboration. By leveraging our high-performance lubrication solutions, companies can achieve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and align with global environmental goals. At Klüber Lubrication India, we remain committed to driving this transformation and helping our customers build a greener, more sustainable future. Through strategic investments in technology and sustainability-driven initiatives, we empower the cement industry to achieve operational excellence while fulfilling its environmental responsibilities.
If you have any queries about Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N or any other specific product, the experts from Klüber Lubrication are the right people to talk to. With our vast expertise in tribology, our company has specialised experience in the development and manufacture of tailor-made specialty lubricants for over 90 years.
A close network of support teams assists and advise users around the world directly on site.

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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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1 week ago

March 30, 2026

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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.