Features Vicat Group Further Increases Stake in India 14 December, 2020 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Tweet Post Email LATEST Environment First commercial application of Sublime Systems low-carbon First commercial use at Boston's net-zero office May 17, 2024 Markets & Competition Cementos Molins rebrands as Molins and appoints new CEO Cementos Molins unifies products under new brand May 17, 2024 MOST READ Environment Cemvision intensifies partnership with Peab on green Partnership with Cemvision marks sustainability May 14, 2024 Markets & Competition Argos halts concrete production Company halts concrete production to focus on cement and May 15, 2024 Vicat Group Further Increases Stake in India Considered a pioneer in the industry, the Vicat Group traces its roots from one of the very few men who contributed to the evolution of the most widely used material in building and construction. It was in 1817 that Louis Vicat discovered that a combination of powdered lime and clay submerged in water for several days would produce a material sturdy enough to withstand the rough waters of the Dordogne River in France. In 1822, Louis Vicat successfully completed the Souillac Bridge, which has been recognized as the first bridge built using artificial cement. Read the rest of the article in the India Cement & Construction Materials issue 12. Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline