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Titan Cement continues grinding partnership with Magotteaux in 2021 01 February 2021
Greece: Titan Cement has signed a frame agreement with Belgium-based Magotteaux whereby the latter will continue to be the main partner for grinding media for Titan cement plants worldwide until the end of 2021. Magotteaux says that the deal follows the ‘very successful’ implementation of the first phase of a strategic partnership.
The supplier said, “Magotteaux is also proud to supply many more technical solutions to Titan, including ball mill internal cast parts such as liners and diaphragms.” It added, “The aim of this agreement is to improve Titan’s overall cost of production, by increasing the productivity, reducing maintenance cost and downtime, by using the latest technologies for the abrasive and impact applications.”
LafargeHolcim partners with Massachusetts Institute of Technology as founder member of MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium. 29 January 2021
US: Switzerland-based LafargeHolcim has become a founder member of the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The group says that the consortium aims to accelerate climate action through innovation. It says that it will represent the building materials industry in working with MIT’s research team to develop ‘scalable solutions’ to tackle climate change. It joins 12 other companies, including Apple, Boeing and IBM.
Chief executive officer Jan Jenisch said, “I am committed to building a net zero future, driving innovative and sustainable building solutions that work for people and the planet. With the urgency of today’s climate crisis, no single organisation can tackle it alone. That’s why I am proud to be joining MIT’s alliance of like-minded industry leaders and academic partners to scale up our climate action together.”
Beumer Group technical report updates on Covid-19-led changes 29 January 2021
Germany: Beumer Group has published a technical report detailing changes to its operations due to the on-going Covid-19 outbreak. The group says that cement producers in some markets have changed to 50kg to 25kg bags. It also reported an increased rate of digitisation, less personal interaction with customers and an increased reliance on alternative fuels.
Cement head of sales Kay Wieczorek said, "Over past months, Covid-19 has forced us to cope with some changes. This will probably bother us even more in the colder months." He added, "Even if the Covid-19 figures are currently in progress, I am sure that BEUMER Group will come through this crisis pretty well; we just have to be well-prepared for it."
SCG forecasts 5 – 10% earnings growth in 2021 29 January 2021
Thailand: Siam Cement Group (SCG) has forecast total earnings growth of 5 - 10% from US$13.3bn in 2020. The Bangkok Post newspaper has reported that the group believes that its businesses are likely to be driven by product development and the circular economy, with an emphasis on diversification outside of cement.
President and chief executive officer Roongrote Rangsiyopash said, "We have a positive outlook for our businesses because we have strong strategies. The company is focused on high value-added products and global trends to support our businesses during the outbreak."
Fake cement facility raided 29 January 2021
India: A raid by customs officers on an alleged fake cement production facility near Manpur, Madhya Pradesh, has resulted in the recovery of 250 bags of fake cement. Also present were large quantities of fly ash and low-quality cement, as well as further empty cement bags. The bags bore UltraTech Cement branding. The Free Press Journal has reported the operation was situated in a shed adjacent to a roadside restaurant. Police are searching for an individual seen fleeing the site at the time of the raid.