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Our products can help industry earn carbon credit

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8 years ago

January 6, 2019

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As a leading manufacturer of gears and drives, how important is the cement-sector to you?..
Cement is the backbone of infrastructure industry, and we are a 47-years-old organisation and supplying geared motor and gear boxes since then. Cement segment is always been a key and focused segment for our organisation. Today, we have presence in almost every cement plant in India, which is quite evident. Our product in running successfully in various plant over decades. We emphasise that it is not just the torque and speed, but the reliability of the geared motor is the key as it defines the performance of the machine or equipment in a process industry. Radicon Powerbuild is a name that personifies reliability and value.

What is the range of transmissions that cement plants need? How much of this range do you cater to?… How much of this is supplied by domestic manufacturers and which part of the range has to be imported?
We have a very wide range of products in our industry, the big basket of products that can fulfill the requirement of all application in a cement plant when it comes to the small and medium size of power transmission solutions. Our range of product consists of:

M series- Inline helical geared motor
F Series- Parallel shaft geared motor
K Series- Heli-bevel geared motor
C Series- Heli-worm geared motor
J Series- SMSR (shaft mounted speed reducer)
PL Series- Planetary gear box/geared motor

"Growth in cement segment has been moderate in the last couple of years, reason could be the over expansion of various cement plants."

What has been the growth of cement sector orders in your order books in the last three years? How do you see growth of business from this industry coming up in the coming three years? Can you analyse the business and compare new project orders via a vis spares/replacement orders?
Growth in cement segment has been moderate in the last couple of years, reason could be the over expansion of various cement plants. In fact, a few plants were not being utilised up to their full capacity.

We are anticipating good business in the next three years as a lot of infrastructure projects are lined up. The Indian Government has also initiated many projects in rail, road and housings.

We are equally supplying in new project as well as replacement orders. We can proudly state that Radicon Powerbuild is enjoying maximum share in cement and road constructions equipment segment.

Have you developed any special products customized for the cement plants? Can you talk about such products, and explain the features for our interested readers.
Power Build has always stayed ahead by continuously investing in the latest manufacturing technology, processes and quality systems. We have been continuously developing new product to meet the application demands of the market.

One of the recent developments is motodrive and planetary drives.

Motodrive: It is a combination of gear box, motor and a variable frequency inverter mounted on the motor itself. The applications like weigh feeders, conveyors and Intralogistic conveyor wherein motodrive is widely used.

Planetary gear box: An ideal solution for inline and right-angled applications, which require high ratios up to 2,500:1 in a limited space is desired. The current product range covers 65,000 N-m. The product has a range of options on the output side to suit the customer needs

"Our products are operating in various cement plants across the country for various equipment including kiln drive, mill auxiliary drive, etc."

Cement plant environment is known for high ambient dust concentration… How does this affect the reliability and life of gearboxes and/or transmissions? Do the gearboxes designed for such hostile operating conditions come with any dust proofing arrangements?…
Radicon Powerbuild continued to supply in high dust environment industries for decades.

Our products are operating in various cement plants across the country for various equipment including kiln drive, mill auxiliary drive, etc. We have been supplying:

Dust proof motor/VFD enclosure motors
Wide operating ambient temperature range motors

Do you as OEM extend service support to your cement…customers including preventive and predictive maintenance protocols and training on the same? Do you look at this as a logical expansion of your business?
Existing satisfied customers are the best promoters for any marketers. Preventive maintenance is a key tool, which can improve the ROI and ensure long-term sustainable relations between Power Build and OEMs. Imparting customer training for operation and periodic maintenance can enhance the customer confidence and drive value additional business for Power Build also. Radicon Powerbuild conducts periodic training programmes for esteemed customers, which can be availed by them.

"Radicon Powerbuild are in the process of introducing Servo suitable gear boxes, geared motors with cabinet mounted VFD, custom build gear boxes and geared motors for cement and other industries."

What are your plans for new investments in capacity creation, acquisition of new technology, or introduction of new innovative products for the cement sector?
Our management believes in continuous improvements and investments. We are TPM certified company by JIPM. Radicon Powerbuild plans to expand its manufacturing capacity in India and abroad. Also, we are in the process of introducing Servo suitable gear boxes, geared motors with cabinet mounted VFD, custom build gear boxes and geared motors for various applications, specialised planetary drives, etc. for cement and other industries.

Cement companies are battling challenges of CO2 emissions and are under pressure to increase efficiencies.?How can your supplies and services help them in this matter?
We are proud of our contribution to the society and towards protection of the environment. We offer solutions with higher efficiency IE2/IE3 geared motors, suitable to run through VFD with soft starting and optimised product selection can keep check on the overall electricity consumption. This could help industry to earn carbon credit.

Concrete

Fornnax Wins AIRIA’s Special Export Award for Rubber Machinery in 2025-26

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5 days ago

October 19, 2026

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Fornnax Technology Pvt. Ltd. has been honoured with the Special Export Award – Rubber Machinery for 2025–26 by the All-India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), in recognition of its highest exports of tyre recycling plants to the European region.

With more than a decade of experience in India’s tyre recycling industry, Fornnax has contributed to the development of advanced recycling technologies and infrastructure. The company currently holds a 90% market share in India’s domestic tyre recycling sector, while exports account for 30% of its business, spanning markets such as Europe, Australia and the GCC.

The award marks another milestone for Fornnax, whose tyre recycling lines and advanced shredding technologies are supporting the growth of the circular economy in India and international markets.

Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Jignesh Kundaria, Founder and Director of Fornnax, said:

“This honour from AIRIA is a reflection of an incredible journey we have undertaken over the years. When we started Fornnax, there was no established recycling industry in India to follow. We chose to build for the future instead. Today, when you see India’s tyre recycling sector, it has already transformed into a dynamic, high-growth industry and we are extremely proud to have played our part in building it.”

Unlike standalone equipment suppliers, Fornnax focuses on developing complete, high-capacity recycling infrastructure. Its integrated systems combine multiple stages of shredding and size reduction to enable efficient, continuous operations. This system-level engineering approach helps recycling operators improve throughput, equipment reliability and operational consistency.

The recognition reinforces Fornnax’s commitment to developing engineering technologies that contribute to a more efficient and circular recycling ecosystem.

Looking ahead, the company aims to expand its international presence while continuing to develop advanced shredding and recycling solutions to address the growing volumes and evolving requirements of the global recycling industry.

For more information, visit: www.fornnax.com

Concrete

Wonder Cement appoints Mahesh Singh as VP Corporate Brand Communication

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2 weeks ago

October 9, 2026

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Singh brings 20+ years of brand and marketing experience, and will lead integrated corporate brand communication initiatives at Wonder Cement

New Delhi

Wonder Cement, a leading cement manufacturer, has appointed Mahesh Singh as Vice President – Corporate Brand Communication. In his new role, he will oversee corporate brand strategy and communication, including digital and performance marketing, public relations, trade, events, exhibitions, sports and experiential marketing.

Singh brings over two decades of experience across marketing and communications, with roles spanning the automotive industry, agencies and entrepreneurship. He spent more than a decade with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, working across integrated communication, media, digital, retail and consumer engagement. His stint also included helping build the company’s digital marketing capabilities.

He moved to dentsu X India as Vice President – Strategy & Planning, working across categories such as automotive, auto components, electric vehicles, FMCG, consumer electronics, BFSI, apparel and brand consulting. His responsibilities included media and marketing strategy, product launches, content, performance marketing and consumer activations.

Singh subsequently took an entrepreneurial route with Radiant Brands before joining Shriram Ltd (SPR Autotech) as Head – Marketing & Communications. There, his remit included brand and corporate strategy, communications, PR and ORM, retail identity, loyalty programmes and events.

At Wonder Cement, Singh will be responsible for bringing together the company’s corporate brand communication initiatives across digital, performance marketing, PR, trade, sports and experiential platforms. The role will focus on creating an integrated approach to communication across consumers, trade partners and other key stakeholders.

The appointment brings to Wonder Cement a marketer whose career has spanned the brand, agency and entrepreneurial sides of the communications ecosystem.

Wonder Cement, part of the RK Group, is a cement manufacturer with roots in Rajasthan and a focus on quality, trust and transparency. The company has grown to six manufacturing plants, and a cement capacity of 21.5 MTPA. With more than 2,000 employees and a network of over 5,000 dealers, its operations span manufacturing, distribution and customer engagement, with a focus on consistent product quality and efficient execution.

Concrete

JSW Cement commissions additional 1 MTPA grinding unit at Nagaur

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2 weeks ago

October 8, 2026

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With this commissioning, JSW Cement’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 25.10 MTPA,
Mumbai

JSW Cement, one of India’s leading green cement producers and part of the diversified JSW Group, today announced the successful commissioning of an additional 1.00 MTPA cement grinding unit at Nagaur, Rajasthan. The commissioning marks another significant milestone in the Company’s growth strategy.

With this commissioning, JSW Cement’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 25.10 MTPA, while its total clinker manufacturing capacity, including clinker capacity at its joint venture, JSW Cement FZC, stands at 9.74 MTPA.

JSW Cement had commenced operations in North India in March 2026 with the Nagaur Integrated Plant, comprising a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit. With the commissioning of the additional 1.00 MTPA cement grinding unit, the plant’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 3.50 MTPA, enhancing the company’s ability to cater to the growing cement demand across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region (NCR). The expansion has been funded through a strategic mix of equity and long-term debt.

During the quarter ended 30th September 2026, JSW Cement has also commissioned the Alternate Fuel Handling System and the Waste Heat Recovery system (WHRS) at the Nagaur Integrated Plant.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, said: “The commissioning of additional 1.00 MTPA grinding capacity at Nagaur is a key strategic priority for us and will accelerate JSW Cement’s expansion into North India. We look forward to servicing the growing needs of the region and contributing to the economic growth of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the NCR area. I am delighted to share that the company has commissioned this grinding unit within the expected timeline, showcasing our project execution capabilities. Further, the Alternate Fuel Handling System and the Waste Heat Recovery system (WHRS) are expected to substantially reduce our production costs going forward.”