ACC offers advanced concrete solutions for construction industry

As the National economy follows a revival path amid countrywide housing, commercial and infrastructure development new growth prospects open up for cement and concrete. ACC is taking necessary steps to make the organisation future ready to utilise these opportunities as they unfold.

Lafarge Holcim-owned ACC Concrete is one of the largest manufacturers of ready-mix concrete in India. It set up India’s first commercial ready-mix concrete plant in Mumbai way back in 1994. Today the company has over 50 state-of-the-art plants in major cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad.

Projects such as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Indore-Dewas bypass, Kolkata and Delhi metro rail projects and most of the new bridge and fly-over in Mumbai used ACC Concrete and currently, ACC Concrete is part of a few landmark real estate projects in Mumbai which are poised to change the city’s skyline.

• Sustainable construction: Far a smart city to develop it has to be done sustainably without harming the environment around it. At ACC Concrete we ensure that our products help in promoting sustainability of the building. We have a range of Green products that help a building achieve green points under various rating systems.

• Durable construction – long service life: As these new constructions involve a lot of funding, we would expect them to last for a very long time. For this purpose use of Ready mix concrete is a superior alternative as it is more durable and provides a long lasting structure through use of better quality raw materials and mineral additives

• Effective drainage: Products like ACC – Permecrete help in effective drainage and recharge of groundwater through their material properties. ACC – Permecrete allows rainwater to seep through to ground and helps in maintaining the ground water level.

• Energy conservation: The smart city should have the feature of conserving the energy used for Cooling and heating purposes. Product like ACC – Thermocrete, if applied on roof top will act as the upper deck insulation system and considerable amount of energy can be saved.

• Inclusive business – promotion of local economy: Ready Mix concrete uses locally available materials which promotes local business and helps in development of nearby communities.

• Let concrete weather-proof your house: ACC Ready mix concrete have special composition that helps increase the concrete’s resistance to sulphates, reduces chloride-ion penetration, and improves resistance to aggressive environments.

COE: Centre Of Excellence
The company as a central R&D facility in ACC Complex Thane and regional facilities to innovate at all levels in the region like one in Gr. Noida, Kolkata, Bangalore and Mohali. Centre of Excellence (CoE), an experiential showroom for innovative value added products (VAPs) developed by our R&D Team. CoE showcases pioneering cement and concrete products, solutions for Green Labels and sustainable construction as well as application solutions. The center serves as a hub within the ACC’s Thane complex to demonstrate ACC RMX achievements, display products, services and innovations in cement and concrete technologies. The CoE also identifies attractive construction products required in future. The center has been visited by more than 1,000 engineers, architects and planners in the past one year and increasing in popularity with every passing day.

The new range of products which can be experienced at the CoE is unique as they include features which make them suitable for commercial projects as well as attractive to home owners. They can act as substitutes to materials which are currently being used, which are not as durable and eco-friendly. These products are not only green but also much more durable than their traditional counterparts. Construction companies can use these performing products to enhance productivity, sustainability, cost saving. Home builders can avail of many new concrete products through ACC Concrete and these products can be customised to serve several purposes.

Authored by _

Pralhad Mujumdar
CEO – ACC Concrete
ACC Limited

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