Tripura University

(A Central University)

Material Science &

Engineering
M. Tech 2nd Semester
Session- 2020-2021
Cement Industry:An
overview
Present by- Abhijit Roy
 Conten
•
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Introduction of cement.
• Types of cement.
• Present Scenario of India cement
Industry.
• Major cement industry in India .
• An overview of India cement industry.
• Conclusion.
 Intro. of Cement

• Cement is a substance acts as a binding agent for materials.

• A powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, mixed with

water to form mortar or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make
concrete.
 Types of Cement

Cement Type Composition Remarks

Portland 95% clinker Gypsum improves
5% gypsum workability of Cement
Portland Slag 60% clinker
Portland pozzolona 40% slag, pozzolona, fly
ash
Blast Furnace 20-60% clinker, 40-80% Only granulated slag used,
blast furnace slag Not air cooled

Pozzolanic 60% clinker Important in countries

40% pozzolana with volcanic materials

Masonry Mixture of clinker & Binder for brick work

ground limestone
 Present scenario of cement
industries in India

• One of the basic elements for setting up strong and healthy infrastructure
cement plays a crucial role in the economic development of any country.
• The Indian cement industry is the second largest producer of cement in the
world after China.
• Cement industry in India comprises 183 large cement plants and over 365 mini
cement plants.
 Major cement industry in
India

 Ultra Tech Cement

 Ambuja Cement

 ACC Cement

 Shree Cement

 India Cement

 Birla Cement

 JP Cement

 JK Cement
 An overview of Ultra Tech Cement
Parent: Aditya Birla Group
Geographic Location: India
UltraTech Cement Limited is the largest manufacturer of cement in India and ranks
among the world’s leading cement makers. UltraTech’s vision is to be ‘The Leader’ in
Building Solutions. The company has a consolidated capacity of 102.75 million tonnes
per annum (MTPA) of grey cement. UltraTech has a strong presence in international
markets such as Bangladesh, UAE, Sri Lanka and Bahrain. UltraTech is a founding
member of the Global Cement & Concrete Association.
It operates 20 integrated units, 26 grinding units, seven bulk terminals and one
clinkerisation plant for grey cement, one integrated white cement unit, two wallcare
putty plants and over 100 RMC plants. UltraTech has a dealer and retailer network of
over 80,000 partners across the country, with a market reach of more than 80% Indian
cities and towns.
 Cont..
Products- UltraTech provides a range of products that cater to the needs of
various aspects of construction, ranging from foundation to finish, under five
business verticals: (a) Grey Cement, (b) White Cement, (c) Concrete, (d)
Building Products, (e) Ultra Tech Building Solution.
Contribution for developing India: UltraTech Cement has touched lives of more
than 1.5 million people in the local communities around its factories across
India. It is working in 480 villages spanning 15 states in India to provide
healthcare, education, safe drinking water, sanitation, sustainable livelihood, and
income generation opportunities for women. The company has identified 58
villages to be transformed into model villages.
 An overview of Ambuja Cement
Ambuja Cements Ltd, a part of the global conglomerate LafargeHolcim, is among the
leading cement companies in India. Ambuja Cement has provided hassle-free, home-
building solutions with its unique sustainable development projects and environment-
friendly practices since it started operations. Currently, Ambuja Cement has a cement
capacity of 29.65 million tonnes with five integrated cement manufacturing plants
and eight cement grinding units across the country.

Vission Mission
To create value for all
To be the most
sustainable •Delighted customers
competitive •Inspired employees
company in our •Enlightened partners
industry •Energised society
•Loyal Shareholders
•Healthy Environment
 Cont..
Products- (a) Ambuja roof special, (b) Ambuja cool walls, (c) Ambuja Buildcem,
(d) Powercem.
Contribution for developing India- It’s not just the indomitable spirit of its people
that have led the company to scale new heights but also the realisation that
betterment of the society lies in empowering and enriching its people. The first
Ambuja Knowledge Centre was set up in 2009 to serve as a knowledge sharing
platform for architects, engineers and construction professionals. AKC aims to
create a repository of resources in the field of cement and concrete and also to
enrich and educate people.
In 2008, the company adopted a goal of ‘Zero Harm’ working environment. It
allocated resources to strengthen its Occupational Hazard and Safety (OH&S)
Management System. This goal helped Ambuja Cement win the OH&S Excellence
Awards 2014.
 An overview of ACC Cement
ACC Limited is one of India's leading manufacturers of cement and ready mix
concrete with 17 cement factories, 75 ready mix concrete plants, over 6,700
employees, a vast distribution network of 50,000+ dealers & retailers and a
countrywide spread of sales offices.
For over eight decades, ACC has earned the country's trust and goodwill through its
valued product portfolio, ethical business practices and governance, focus on
sustainable development, and its contributions to society.

Vission Mission
To be one of the most
respected companies • Leadership
in India; recognized • Profitability
for challenging • Growth
conventions and • Quality
delivering on our • Pioneering
promises • Responsibility
 Cont...

Products- (a) ACC Concrete+ Xtra strong, (b) ACC F2R Superfast, (c) ACC gold
water shield, (d) ACC suraksha power etc..

Contribution for developing India- Sustainability is an integral part of ACC’s

business strategy with its Sustainable Development 2030 plan focusing on four
broad themes: Climate, Circular Economy, Water & Nature and People &
Communities.
ACC was among the first Indian companies to include commitment to environmental
protection as one of its corporate objectives.
 Conclusion

The Indian cement industry is large, growing compare to all other

countries in the world. In our discussion we clearly saw that most of big
cement industries plays a vital role for developing country. And most
important thing is that most of cement industries concentrate not only
their production but also they look about how can reduce environment
pollution which make by cement industry.
 References

•https://www.ultratechcement.com/
•https://www.acclimited.com/
•google
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