Lafargeholcim Bangladesh unveils ‘powercrete’ at Dhaka technical seminar
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHB) has launched "Powercrete", a specialised high-performance product designed for the ready-mix concrete (RMX) segment.
The product was unveiled at a technical seminar titled "Durable high-performance concrete for sustainable infrastructure in Bangladesh", held at Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka.
The event brought together around 150 industry leaders, academics, consultants, and engineering experts to discuss construction technology and the role of high-performance concrete in building resilient, sustainable infrastructure.
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The seminar began with a welcome address by Mohammad Mahfuzul Hoque, commercial and logistics director of LHB, who highlighted the company's focus on innovation and product quality. Prof Dr Munaz Ahmed Noor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) delivered the keynote presentation, emphasising the importance of high-performance concrete for structural integrity. Fakhruddin Md Khan, head of innovation and technical services at LHB, said Powercrete offers technical advantages and specialised services for complex projects.
The seminar concluded with a panel discussion and a Q&A session featuring Prof Dr Munaz Ahmed Noor, architect Falguni Mallick, founder and principal architect of Falguni Mallick & Associates, and Abdullah Al Hossain Chowdhury (Rizvi), managing director of Inter Space Limited.
"The introduction of Powercrete aligns with the company's mission to set new technical standards for a modern, resilient Bangladesh," said Syed Golam Kawsar Zelani, head of B2B at LHB, during the vote of thanks.
LHB said the seminar aimed to bridge academic research and industrial application, and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation in the construction sector.
