
Star Cement begins production at new plant From Our Special
NEW DELHI, April 24: Star Cement, the largest cement manufacturer in Northeast, has commenced commercial production at its new clinker line in Lumshnong, Meghalaya, this week. This new line boasts a capacity of 3.3 million tonne per year (MTPA). Spanning 200 hectares, Star Cement already operates a 1.67 MTPA integrated cement …

SOTACIB's new Kairouan cement plant begins production
The new facility has a capacity of 1.2Mta of cement and will strengthen total domestic cement production of 7.2Mt to 8.4Mt in late 2012. Abstracted from Business News, Tunisia . Published under Cement News

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state to halt new cement plant …
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent a letter to the state environmental agency asking it to stop approving new permits for cement plants statewide until the Legislature can weigh in next year.

How Long Should A Concrete Slab Cure Before Framing?
Before framing, a concrete slab should cure for at least 60 days to be on the safe side. However, several factors play into curing time such as the weather, and …

New Kogi cement, power plants to gulp $600m
A $600m pact has been signed for the building of cement and power plants in Moba, Kogi State scheduled to be completed in early 2024. Chief Executive of Mangal Industries Limited, Engr Fahad Mangal, in a statement on Thursday, said the Mangal Industries had signed an agreement with a Chinese Firm, Sinoma, for the construction of …

The Most Common Concrete Problems—And How To Fix Them
Typical concrete problems may include surface flaking (spalling), cracking, and discoloration, all of which can make the concrete look aged and worn.

The cement plant in Mitchell begins production at a new
The construction of the new Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Mitchell, formerly known as Lehigh Cement, began in 2019 and took nearly four years to complete.

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New cement plant begins production. Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter CHINESE company, Livetouch Investments, has commenced cement production at its 400 000 tonne a year capacity plant in ...

Kant Cement begins development of new limestone mine
Kyrgyzstan: Kant Cement has begun excavating the Severnaya Gryada limestone deposit near to its Kant cement plant. The producer says that the limestone has a higher purity than that from its existing Agalatas mine. It therefore expects the Kant plant to reduce its raw materials consumption and eliminate a part of its dust emissions.

Cebu cement production on the rise
Imminent arrival of new production There is a small window of opportunity for CPCMC to establish a foothold in the Cebu market before South Western Cement Corp (SWCC) begins its operations later this year. SWCC (Eagle Cement Corp) is a 2Mta greenfield plant, representing an investment of PHP12.5bn.

Curing Concrete: Required Time, Watering & More
First off, "curing" is a process that begins as soon as concrete is poured. During this process, the ingredients in the concrete bind together and form the eventual …

Can Concrete Melt Or Burn? | Express Concrete
The water in the mix begins to evaporate rapidly while the cement undergoes a process called calcination wherein it loses chemically-bound water molecules. This causes the concrete to shrink and crack, ultimately leading to failure. Additionally, high temperatures can cause the aggregates in the mix to expand and contract at different …

Concrete Curing Time: When to Drive on New Concrete
When new concrete is poured, whether for a driveway, garage floor, or a path, understanding when it's safe to drive on it is crucial to ensure its longevity and durability. …

How Long Should a Concrete Slab Cure Before …
You can start framing on a poured concrete slab about seven days after it's poured. At this point, a concrete slab will have 70% of its fully cured strength. Poured concrete can take up to 28 days to fully cure. Even …

Production begins at new Lawrence County cement plant
Heidelberg has set a goal of reducing 30% of its carbon emissions by 2025 and reaching net zero concrete by 2050. The company said the new plant is the second-largest cement plant in North America ...

New Concrete Cracking? It's Normal
And while it's never fun when the concrete is brand new, it is totally normal to have cracks in new concrete slabs. In this article, we're breaking down why new …

Dalmia Bharat begins production at new unit in Tamil Nadu …
Dalmia Bharat Ltd has started commercial production at its new mill in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, expanding its total cement manufacturing capacity to 45.6 MTPA. The strategic brownfield expansion aligns with the goal of reaching 110-130 MT by 2031, focusing on maximising growth prospects and enhancing market position in the South.

Shree Cement begins trial production at new grinding unit …
Shree Cement Ltd on Friday said that it has commenced trial production at its new cement grinding unit of 3 million tonnes (MTPA) capacity in the Purulia district of West Bengal. The total ...

Cameroon's cement capacity begins to soar
Cimpor's new 1Mta integrated plant, supplied through an engineering, procuring and construction (EPC) contract with Turkish-based Partner Teknik, is selling Powercem 32.5 cement exclusively in Kribi. The new 50kg bag is priced at a premium compared to its rivals, claims Business Cameroon, and the 32.5 grade product enables …

Jebel Ali Cement Factory begins strategic expansion
The Jebel Ali Cement Factory has embarked on a strategic expansion plan to be carried out over five years, the first phase of which will have a new plant to be built at a cost of Dh120 million.

Shree Cement Begins New Plant in Guntur With Rs 2,500 …
Hyderabad: Cement maker Shree Cement on Tuesday inaugurated its new integrated plant at Dachepalli village in Guntur. It has a production capacity of 3 MTPA and will take the total capacity to 56.4...

Dangote, Sinoma Sign Agreement On new 6Mta Cement …
Dangote speaking at the signing ceremony, said that new integrated cement plant at completion will strengthen the local production capacity of Dangote Cement, bringing its local capacity to 41.25 million tons per annum and total African capacity to 57.6 million tons per annum. He said the Itori Cement Plant will also increase Nigeria's ...

New cement plant berths in Kogi as Mangal Cement …
The Managing Director of the Cement Company, Engr. Fahad Mangal while speaking at the sideline of the event said the project is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2024.

New Testing Begins to Help Identify Mineral Causing …
New Testing Begins to Help Identify Mineral Causing Crumbling Foundations The goal of the testing is to identify at-risk foundations with pyrrhotite, and to understand the true scope of the ...

Shree Cement begins commercial production at Baloda …
Baloda Bazar plant has a production capacity of 12,000 tons per day. On Monday, the cement major Shree Cement told the media that it began commercial production at the firm's clinkerisation unit (kiln-3) at Baloda Bazar, near Raipur in Chhattisgarh.The plant has a production capacity of 12,000 tons per day (4.0 million …

Spraying Water on New Concrete
After new concrete is poured and finished the concrete begins its curing process. The best cured concrete is concrete that is cured slowly, uniformly, and evenly from top to bottom. During the summer months, the outside temperature can become hot. By keeping the surface wet, you are keeping the concrete temperature low.

Shree Cement Begins Commercial Production at New Unit …
Shree Cement Limited is one of the leading cement producers in India. In addition, the group is developing a power generation business. Net sales break down by activity as follows: - Cement and clinker production (93.6%): 26.4 Mt of cement and 17.1 Mt of clinker produced in 2020/21.

The Most Common Concrete Problems—And How To Fix …
After mixing the Polymer Modified Structural Repair, using firm trowel pressure, build up the material in ½-inch lifts, then sculpt the new edge into the desired shape, but be quick as you'll ...

New cement plant in Niger begins construction | World Cement
According to local reports, construction of a new 1 million tpa Dangote Cement plant in Niger began at a ground-breaking ceremony last week. The ~US$420 million plant is located around 600 km northeast of Niger's capital, Niamey, and is expected to be completed within 18 months. Speaking at the ceremony, President Issoufou said, …

Why is my new concrete driveway flaking?
How to fix the appalling, spalling. If your concrete driveway, patio or pool deck didn't cure correctly when it was first installed or cold weather and moisture has caused a problem …