Interactions Oct 01, 2014 ¨By outsourcing the logistics functions, the cement companies can focus more on manufacturing¨ Cement transport thorough waterways, especially via sea routes, is highly economical for companies located near coastal areas. Capt. Ashok Shrivastava gives his perspective on how logistics via waterway will benefit the cement industry.
Interactions Oct 01, 2014 ¨Railways consider private terminals as their competitors¨ Government policies must be so framed as to encourage bulk cement transport in India. There are many ways to boost logistical efficiencies at plant and government level. Yogesh Mehta shares with ICR what Shree Cement
Interactions Oct 01, 2014 ¨The challenge is to move cement from the warehouse to the consumer´s site¨ The total cost of logistics considering inbound and outbound movement can come up to 20 to 25 per cent of cement production cost. This is for companies having good infrastructure such as rail sidings, etc., and who transport 40 to 60 per cent product by rail.
Interactions Aug 01, 2014 Use of fly ash is inevitable to produce durable structures Apart from saving the environment from pollution, use of fly ash in cement and concrete blend actively helps in strengthening the structure. It is no longer just a cement substitute, nor is its use just a way to dispose of waste material.
Interactions Aug 01, 2014 Currently, we are not using fly ash in the cement and concrete blend due to regulatory issues Though the regulatory systems are yet to evolve and embrace the new construction material, fly ash has already proved its worth in several large-scale construction projects all over the world.
Interactions Aug 01, 2014 Surprisingly, the construction industry is yet not fully aware of the advantages of fly ash When it comes to using fly ash for construction, Cyrus Pithawala is the first name that comes to our mind. He is one of the pioneers in this field and has played a key role in communicating and establishing the benefits of fly ash blending in the industry.
Interactions Aug 01, 2014 We use computerised batching plants to ensure proper blending of fly ash with concrete Availability of good quality fly ash is not an issue. And the methods for testing it are well established as well. Construction leaders have now realised the merits of blending fly ash, and some, like the Marathon Group
Interactions Jul 01, 2014 Schneider and Ramco join hands to provide integrated solutions Schneider Electric, a specialist of energy management in more than 100 countries, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ramco Systems, an enterprise software product company.
Interactions Jun 01, 2014 There is huge scope for utilising alternative fuels The Indian Cement Industry has witnessed a sea change in its outlook towards environmental consciousness over the last three decades. The industry has taken significant strides towards transforming itself from one of the most polluted industries to a ´Green´ one. Madhavkrishna Singhania outlines the initiatives taken by the industry and the challenges on the way towards a sustainable manufacture.