INDIA: India’s Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. has announced that it has been granted a patent for its revolutionary product, the Fibre Reinforced Cement Composition, branded in the market as Duraguard Microfiber Cement. The patent, effective from the date of application in April 2018, cites exclusive rights for the next 20 years.
Duraguard Microfiber Cement leverages the concept of using fibers for concrete reinforcement that emerged in the 1960s to revolutionize the Indian cement market. This fiber-based cement significantly enhances the bonding process, improves crack resistance, reduces permeability, improves impact strength and durability, and delivers a smoother surface finish.
A distinctive feature of Duraguard Microfiber Cement is the visible presence of fibers in the product, which act as micro-reinforcing agents, enabling the cement to withstand seepage, dampness, cracks, shrinkage, and thermal stresses over the years. Manufactured from high-quality clinker with 48-52% Tricalcium Silicate (C3S) and low Tricalcium Aluminate (C3A), the cement contains high-quality electrostatically precipitated dry fly ash, meeting the highest quality standards.
Duraguard Microfiber Cement finds applications in every stage of construction, from laying foundations to plastering and roof-casting, providing long-lasting protection against micro-cracks. As a result, structures benefit from increased service life and reduced maintenance costs.
Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Nuvoco Vistas, expressed his delight, stating, “At Nuvoco, customer experience is paramount to our success, which is why we prioritize innovation. The awarded patent validates our unwavering commitment to innovation and keeps us in the forefront of pioneering advancements in the cement industry delivering exceptional quality and responsible business practices.“
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited is a cement manufacturing company with a vision to build a safer, smarter, and sustainable world. Nuvoco started its operations in 2014 through a greenfield cement plant in Nimbol, Rajasthan, and further acquired Lafarge India Limited, which entered India in 1999, and Emami Cement Ltd. in 2020. Today, Nuvoco is India’s 5th largest Cement Group in terms of capacity (23.8 MMTPA) with an INR 10,586 crore total revenue from operations in FY23, and is among the leading players in East India.
