South Korea: A worker in his 20s has died at a ready-mix concrete plant in the Yulchon Township of Yeosu, South Jeolla. The Chosun Daily newspaper has reported that the man collapsed in cardiac arrest while cleaning a concrete mixing tank and was transported to hospital, where he died. Police are reportedly investigating an electrocution as the suspected cause of death.
UK: Heidelberg Materials has secured UK accreditation for its PowerSand thermally-conductive bedding materials for use in backfilling underground power cables in rail, energy and other utilities infrastructure. The range consists of PowerSand, PowerSand Cement-Bound Sand for high-voltage applications and reduced-CO2 PowerSand Cement-Bound Sand Extra. PowerSand materials are able to accommodate minor ground movements in order to keep bedding level.
Technical specialist Jamie Watts said "We have the most comprehensive range of ENA TS 97-accredited cabling backfill materials in the UK market. With the government's commitment to investing in infrastructure, we can help secure efficient energy transmission as the UK builds its energy network."
India: Shree Cement subsidiary Bangur Concrete has commissioned its new 60m3/hr Limbadiya ready-mix concrete plant in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district. The plant is Bangur Concrete’s 21st nationally and its first in Gujarat.
Business Gujarat News has reported that Bangur Concrete noted Gujarat as a high-growth market, with ‘significant infrastructure projects’ and ‘immense potential.’
Nigeria: Lafarge Africa has launched EcoCrete 20% reduced-CO₂ ready-mix concrete. It is reportedly the first product of its kind on the local market. A national roll-out of EcoCrete will follow the launch. The Sun Nigeria newspaper says that the producer has converted its Abuja ready-mix concrete plant to exclusively produce EcoCrete concrete.
Group managing director Lolu Alade-Akinyemi said "Following on from our ECOPlanet cement, this is another bold step in our mission to support Nigeria's transition to a greener economy."
