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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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Cement Margins to Erode as Energy Costs Rise: CRISIL

CRISIL warns of 150–200 bps margin decline this fiscal

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1 day ago

April 17, 2026

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Crisil Intelligence (CRISIL) released a report on April 13, 2026, indicating Indian cement manufacturers face margin erosion of 150–200 basis points this fiscal, reducing operating margins to between 16 per cent and 18 per cent. The firm noted that this represents a reversal from the prior year when margins expanded by 260–280 basis points. The analysis attributed the shift to rising input costs despite steady demand.

The report said that power and fuel, which typically account for about 26–28 per cent of production cost, are expected to increase by 10–12 per cent year on year, driven by higher prices for crude oil, petroleum coke and thermal coal. Brent crude was assessed as likely to trade between $82 and $87 per barrel, and industrial diesel prices rose by 25 per cent in March, raising logistics and procurement expenses. Such increases have therefore heightened cost pressures across the value chain.

Producers plan to raise selling prices by one–three per cent, which would put the average retail price of a cement bag at around Rs355–Rs360, according to the report. CRISIL’s director Sehul Bhatt was cited as saying that these hikes will at best offset a four–six per cent rise in production costs, leaving little room for higher profitability. The report added that intense competition and continual capacity additions constrain the extent to which firms can pass on costs.

Demand conditions remain supportive, with CRISIL projecting volume growth of six point five–seven point five per cent this fiscal on the back of accelerated infrastructure projects and steady industrial and commercial consumption. Nonetheless, the pace of recovery is sensitive to developments in West Asia, the speed of government infrastructure execution and monsoon performance. The agency noted that any further escalation in energy prices or delays in project execution would widen margin pressures.

Overall, the sector will continue to grow but with compressed margins as energy cost inflation outpaces the limited ability to raise prices. Investors and policymakers will therefore monitor both input cost trajectories and policy measures aimed at alleviating supply chain constraints.

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Haver & Boecker Niagara to showcase solutions at Hillhead

Focus on screening tech, diagnostics and quarrying efficiency

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1 day ago

April 17, 2026

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Haver & Boecker Niagara will showcase its mineral processing technologies at Hillhead 2026, scheduled from June 23–25 in Buxton, UK.

At Stand PA3, the company will present its end-to-end solutions including screeners, screen media and advanced diagnostics, with a focus on improving efficiency, uptime and throughput for aggregates producers.

Highlighting its screen media portfolio, the company will feature Ty-Wire media with hybrid design offering up to 80 per cent more open area, alongside FLEX-MAT® solutions designed to enhance wear life and throughput while reducing blinding and clogging.

The showcase will also include its PULSE Diagnostics suite, comprising vibration analysis, condition monitoring and impact testing, aimed at assessing equipment health and preventing unplanned downtime.

Commenting on the event, Martin Loughran, Sales Manager, UK & Ireland, said, “Hillhead presents an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate how we deliver innovative technologies along with long-term service and technical support.”

The company will also highlight its Niagara F-Class vibrating screen, designed to reduce structural vibration and improve operational reliability under demanding conditions.

The participation reflects Haver & Boecker Niagara’s focus on supporting quarrying operations with advanced screening solutions and predictive maintenance technologies.

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Siyaram Recycling Secures Rs 21.03 mn Order From Anurag Impex

Domestic Fixed Cost Contract To Be Executed Within Seven Days

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3 days ago

April 15, 2026

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Siyaram Recycling Industries Limited (Siyaram Recycling) has informed the stock exchange that it has secured a purchase order for brass scrap honey from Anurag Impex. The company submitted the intimation on 10 April 2026 from Jamnagar and requested the filing be taken on record. The filing was made under the provisions of regulation 30 of the SEBI listing regulations and accompanying circular. The intimation referenced the SEBI circular dated 13 July 2023 and included an annexure detailing the terms.

The order carries a fixed cost value of Rs 21.03 million (mn) and is to be executed domestically within seven days. The contract was described as a fixed cost engagement and the customer was identified as Anurag Impex. The announcement specified that the order size contributes a short term consideration to the company. Owing to the brief execution window, logistics and dispatch were expected to be prioritised.

The filing clarified that neither the promoter group nor group companies have any interest in the purchaser and that the transaction does not constitute a related party transaction. Details were provided in an annexure and the document was signed by the managing director, Bhavesh Ramgopal Maheshwari. The company referenced compliance with SEBI disclosure requirements in its notification. The notice indicated that no related party approvals were required owing to the nature of the transaction.

The order is expected to provide a modest near term revenue inflow and to be processed within the stated execution window given the nature of the product and the fixed cost terms. Management indicated the contract will be executed in accordance with standard operational procedures and accounting recognition at completion. The development signals continuing demand in the secondary metals market for brass scrap.