As a preferred alternative to traditional building materials, fibre cement boards play a vital role in the construction industry by offering longevity and lower maintenance requirements. Fibre cement board is crafted from a blend of cement, sand, cellulose fibre and water. It is a durable and fire-resistant alternative to traditional wood siding and asbestos cement sheets. It is well-suited for cladding, roofing, and flooring, offering resilience against weathering and insect infestations. Its environmentally friendly properties stem from the use of sustainable resources in its production process. The global fibre cement board market is projected to reach an anticipated value of USD 15.56 billion by 2030. Ambuja Cements, ACC pioneer digital initiatives to shape the future of construction Ambuja Cements and ACC are steadfastly pursuing operational excellence and customer-centric solutions with cutting-edge digital initiatives. In addition, they are implementing the ‘Plants of the Future’ programme to transform manufacturing processes to improve production quality and reduce costs, which includes incorporating robotics for automation, automated quality testing, robotics process automation for plant shutdown management and drones for maintenance. The digital transformation encompasses their 4.0-based Command-and-Control programme. Contact: Ambuja Cements Tel: 22-40667000 Email: corpcomm.adanicement@adani.com Website: www.ambujacement.comDalmia Bharat commences production in AP Dalmia Bharat (DBL) has commenced production of an additional 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at its existing cement manufacturing unit in Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. The integrated cement manufacturing unit in Kadapa had an existing 2.6 MTPA capacity. This expansion brings the company's total installed capacity to 46.6 MTPA, inclusive of its subsidiaries. This strategic expansion with an investment of `2.07 billion, aims to meet the growing cement demand in the Southern region and enhance the company's market presence in the South. The initiative aligns with the company’s long-term growth strategy to increase its total installed capacity to 110-130 MTPA by 2031. Contact: Dalmia Bharat Tel: 011 23465100 Email: corpcomm@dalmiabharat.com Website: www.dalmiabharat.comIndia will be most attractive for global cement manufacturers The Indian industry, in sharp contrast to the Chinese, in expansion mode commissioned 119 m tonne new capacity in the past five years to make a total of 595 m tonnes, says RK Sharma, director general of Federation of Mineral Industries. Crisil says the Indian industry is to add another 150-160m tonne capacity over the next five years. “The growth through both organic and inorganic routes is to meet demand surge for the binding material from the housing and infrastructure sectors.” In fact, cement makers both in China and India taking the lead from their European counterparts are doing things to become carbon neutral at some point. The growth will happen on the back of rising construction and infrastructure activities. JK Cement boosts production with Prayagraj unit JK Cement announced the commissioning of a new grinding unit at its Prayagraj Plant in Uttar Pradesh. This significant milestone, achieved in a record time of less than 10 months, strengthens its commitment to meet the growing demand for cement and solidify its position as a key industry leader. The Prayagraj Plant is a 2 MTPA clinker grinding unit project which will increase the overall capacity of the organisation from the present 22 to 24 MTPA. This move allows the company to efficiently cater to the burgeoning demand for cement across Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Contact: JK Cement Tel: 0512 – 2399854 Website: www.jkcement.com