Lafarge plans to set up R & D facility in India

< P > < FONT face = Verdana > Lafarge Cement is considering setting up a research and development facility in India, according to a senior Lafarge Cement executive. Primarily to cater to the growing demand for "green" infrastructure and affordable housing, to develop some solutions and products.

< P > < FONT face = Verdana > India has a strong demand for new infrastructure and affordable housing, which must be achieved by integrating social, economic and environmental requirements and building new buildings in an innovative way. So we have been thinking about setting up a complete R & D facility in India, said Lafarge's R & D manager.

< P > < FONT face = Verdana > The R & D manager said Lafarge has four cement companies in India, but has not finalized any plans to set up an equipment center in India. We are still working on the Indian demand model, he added. Lafarge has been working with the Indian Institute of Technology in Madras and the Indian Society of Science in Bangalore to study the quality, longevity and durability of the concrete, Casanova said.

< P > < FONT face = Verdana > "Develop development solutions that meet the specific needs of the Indian market, requiring links to local professionals.". "We will continue to work with more colleges to conduct scientific research to address the challenges of global warming and durable buildings," he said.

< P > < FONT face = Verdana > Casanova also announced the launch of the 2011 Lafarge Innovation Awards, which rewards innovative projects on sustainable architecture across the country. "Through the award we are seeking to strengthen our cooperation with India to build innovators," he added.

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