Economy & Market

MCL to expand cement production capacity

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13 years ago

April 6, 2013

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In order to raise its production capacity, the state-run Malabar Cements (MCL) plans to set up another cement mill at Walayar.

The proposed cement mill is expected to double the firm’s output capacity from the present 50,000 tonne per month, reports indicate.

The company is also expected to set up a 4,000 tonne silo along with the expansion programme. There is a 1,000 tonne silo at Walayar which is used to store fly ash which will act as a buffer in case of any supply interruption. There has been a 5 per cent reduction in the cost of materials as a whole, reports indicate.

The firm plans either to purchase domestically from public sector units or import half the limestone. The firm worked out a long-term arrangement with the Cement Corporation of India (CCI) for clincker. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is supplying dry fly ash, another raw material, for cement production.

Malabar Cements signed an agreement with Tangedco for fly ash supply in order to eliminate middlemen and bring out more transparency in its dealings. Tangedco was supplying 400 metric tonne of flyash daily to MCL.

Meanwhile, MCL is expected to announce a profit of Rs 48 crore in 2013-14 in spite of rise in power cost by Rs 9 crore, reports indicate.

Concrete

WCA Welcomes SiloConnect as associate corporate member

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1 day ago

April 13, 2026

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The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced SiloConnect as its newest associate corporate member, expanding its network of technology providers supporting digitalisation in the cement industry. SiloConnect offers smart sensor technology that provides real-time visibility of cement inventory levels at customer silos, enabling producers to monitor stock remotely and plan deliveries more efficiently. The solution helps companies move from reactive to proactive logistics, improving delivery planning, operational efficiency and safety by reducing manual inspections. The technology is already used by major cement producers such as Holcim, Cemex and Heidelberg Materials and is deployed across more than 30 countries worldwide.

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TotalEnergies and Holcim Launch Floating Solar Plant in Belgium

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April 13, 2026

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TotalEnergies and Holcim have commissioned a floating solar power plant in Obourg, Belgium, built on a rehabilitated former chalk quarry that has been converted into a lake. The project has a generation capacity of 31 MW and produces around 30 GWh of renewable electricity annually, which will be used to power Holcim’s nearby industrial operations. The project is currently the largest floating solar installation in Europe dedicated entirely to industrial self-consumption. To ensure minimal impact on the surrounding landscape, more than 700 metres of horizontal directional drilling were used to connect the solar installation to the electrical substation. The project reflects ongoing collaboration between the two companies to support industrial decarbonisation through renewable energy solutions and innovative infrastructure development.

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Cortec® Corporation applauded for its strong safety performance

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1 day ago

April 13, 2026

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Cortec® Corporation has been recognised for its strong safety performance, receiving its sixth Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for its outstanding performance in 2025. As a Silver Achievement recipient, the company continues to maintain safety metrics well above national industry averages, an impressive accomplishment for a chemical manufacturing organisation. This achievement reflects Cortec’s proactive approach to workplace safety, focused on early hazard detection and employee involvement. The company will be formally recognised at the Minnesota Safety and Health Conference in May, highlighting how industrial companies are effectively strengthening workplace safety standards.