UltraTech Shines at NCCBM National Awards

1st January, 2018

Wins accolades for energy efficiency and quality excellence

December 19, 2017: At UltraTech we always strive to find effective, responsible and sustainable business solutions. We got a pat on the back for these consistent efforts recently when two of our units -- Kotputli Cement Works and Vikram Cement Works – were recognized at the prestigious National Awards for Energy Efficiency, Environmental Excellence and Quality Excellence 2016-17. The awards are instituted by the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM).

UltraTech team from Kotputli Cement Works unit receiving NCCBM National Award

Kotputli Cement Works was adjudged ‘Best Thermal Energy Performance for 2016-17’ under the category of Energy Efficiency in Cement Industry and Vikram Cement Works secured second position under the ‘Quality Excellence’ category. The award ceremony was held on December 8, 2017, at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi

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Both the units have undertaken several initiatives to set benchmarks in sustainable development of the business. Cement manufacturing is a high energy intensive process. Kotputli Cement Works has taken many initiatives to reduce thermal energy consumption and set a national benchmark in specific fuel consumption for which NCCBM have recognized the unit for the second time.

UltraTech team from Vikram Cement Works unit receiving NCCBM National Award

At Vikram Cement Works, the plants are equipped with new-age equipment to deliver superior quality of cement. The production line is backed by a team of professionals and engineers armed with the latest technologies from across the world. The quality management systems and functions at Vikram Cement Works conform to ISO 9001 standard.

Recognition from NCCBM serves as a huge encouragement for us to strive on the path of sustainable cement business initiatives. NCCBM is the premier body under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, for technology development, transfer, continuing education and industrial services for cement and construction industries. The decision on the awards is taken by a technical committee comprising of eminent experts from Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change; NITI Aayog; Bureau of Energy Efficiency; National Productivity Council; Bureau of Indian Standards and Quality Council of India.