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India's cement sector has seen rapid consolidation and growth since 2022, with Adani leading the competition through strategic acquisitions and expansions. Adani Group made its entry into the ...

Composite siding is not biodegradable, however, and its color fades over time. Fiber cement siding is a low-maintenance, fire-resistant material composed of cellulose and Portland cement.

Ambuja Cements—part of billionaire Gautam Adani’s ports-to-power business empire—agreed to buy a 47% stake in Orient Cement in a deal valued at 81 billion rupees ($963 million) as the Adani ...

The CK Birla Group on Tuesday (October 22, 2024) signed definitive agreements with Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, to transfer its entire shareholding in Orient Cement Limited ...

Read our guide for tips on how to spot asbestos cement siding and to learn how and when to start the asbestos-removal process. Some types of asbestos are common in building materials such as ...

A 100m (328ft) borehole close to the scene of a fatal explosion and house fire is being filled with cement to ensure it is "gas tight", according to safety officers. Eighty-five year-old Paul ...

Cement and concrete are commonly mistaken for each other, but it’s important to know which is which. To help you remember, we’re detailing the differences: cement vs. concrete. After reading t ...

He spread his arms as if circumscribing the entire Roman world. Modern concrete, based on a material known as Portland cement, was developed in England in the 19th century and is the world’s ...

PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Cement maker Holcim's Lafarge will face trial in a French court on charges that its Syrian subsidiary financed terrorism and breached European sanctions in order to keep ...

The cement industry in Europe is flourishing owing to rising construction demands driven by urbanization and infrastructure investment. The market value of the European cement industry was ...

Kevin: When it comes to siding, there are a lot of options out there, each with their own pros and cons. You can go with wood, vinyl, stone, stucco, fiber cement, metal, or even rice. Yep ...