Looking toward the future of construction
Cement, more specifically concrete, is one of the most essential products in our society. Its unique properties make it the building material of choice, becoming the most consumed on the planet.
Bearing in mind the massive use of this and other products which are the core of Secil Group's business, we have been working to promote new solutions to contribute to more efficient and sustainable construction.
One example is the recycling of demolition waste from buildings and infrastructures. This is a way of reducing the use of new aggregates, lowering the environmental costs arising from exploration, transport, and the amount of waste to be landfilled.
We are also working on the development of products which include a commitment to the circular economy, where we take advantage of by-products from other industries, such as cork, to manufacture, for example, mortars and lightweight concrete with cork.
Secil has also invested in a range of other coating and thermal insulation products which improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
We are working to respond to the European Ecological Pact by gradually integrating the circular economy into our processes. In this sense, we have started two innovation projects that aim to minimise the impact of our products: the Low Carbon Clinker and the Clean Cement Line.
Investing in the circular economy, Secil uses by-products from other industries, such as cork, to manufacture mortars and lightweight concrete with cork, among others.
In a partnership with NAUE secugrid®, Sibline has created a more sustainable solution for soil stabilisation in an 8-metre-deep excavation, as an alternative to the traditional reinforced concrete system. The combination of Sibline concrete blocks and NAUE secugrid® containment grids created an effective barrier eight metres high and 30 metres long in an excavation in Lebanon.
This engineering project included a chimney drainage system to overcome any hydrostatic pressure applied to the barrier, and a filling of the hollow part of the concrete blocks with gravel to ensure drainage. Approximately 3000 concrete block units with 2300 m3 of secugrid® were used for this project.
SECIL WAY
Operational Excellence
Secil Way Programme is a project for the implementation of the operational model of the Secil Group's cement factories, which covers all geographies, and aims to achieve the best operational performance sustainably.
Secil Way aims to generate a high organizational capacity of the factory to sustain high performance at the lowest possible cost; guarantee excellent safety performance and ensure high product uniformity.
"Secil Way has brought us a focused strengthening on meeting performance indicators, a greater and better alignment of the teams and an improvement in communication and information sharing within the team and between the various areas.”
Wedson Oliveira
Director of the CTEC
