Bokaro Steel shows best quarterly result among SAIL units, EBITDA reaches 1154 crore rupees

August 2, 18:58

The EBITDA of this unit increased from 588 crore rupees to 1154 crore rupees, marking the highest figure among SAIL's integrated steel plants. Operating income grew by 9.37 percent, reaching 5880 crore rupees compared to 5376 crore rupees, and the EBITDA margin improved to 19.62 percent from the previous 10.94 percent, which is also the highest in SAIL. Profit before tax jumped from 97.82 crore rupees to 715.57 crore rupees.

Furthermore, the plant reported its best production in history for the first quarter since its establishment, setting records for furnace production, gross synthesis, hot metal, raw steel, and finished cold-rolled steel. Key operating parameters, such as synthesis machine productivity, coke consumption, and blast furnace productivity, also reached record levels for the first quarter.

The company also set new quarterly benchmarks in technical and economic indicators for the April-June period. The Coal Dust Injection (CDI) rate improved to 96 kg per tonne of hot metal compared to the previous best of 95 kg achieved in the preceding quarter. A higher CDI rate reduces coke consumption while increasing blast furnace efficiency and overall price competitiveness.

Energy consumption per unit of product decreased to a record 6.314 Gcal per tonne of raw steel, reflecting improved energy efficiency and process optimization, compared to 6.328 Gcal. During this quarter, the plant also achieved record monthly and daily milestones, including raw material unloading of 1.17 million tonnes, daily production of gross synthesis and hot metal, as well as the highest ever monthly sales volume of coal chemicals. The company attributed these results to improved operational efficiency, strict cost control, and water conservation measures.

olhardigital.com.brAugust 3, 21:40

Three printer models on sale on Amazon for different usage needs

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archdaily.com.brAugust 3, 15:00

Bajopontina S.A. launches architectural preliminary design contest for the facade of its distribution center in Huancayo

BAJOPONTINA S.A., a strategic partner of Arca Continental (the exclusive bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola Peru brands), is beginning construction of its Distribution Center in the district of Sicaya, Huancayo. The company operates in East and Central Lima, in addition to being present in important provinces such as Huancayo, Huancavelica, and Huaraz, with 13 years of activity in the province of Huancayo.

This new venture aims to continuously improve the quality services offered, focus on employees, and contribute positively to the local community through job creation.

Call for Architectural Preliminary Design Contest

In this context, the ARCHITECTURAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONTEST FOR THE FACADE OF BAJOPONTINA S.A.'S DISTRIBUTION CENTER has been launched. Through this call, the company reinforces its commitment to promoting architecture as a means to create quality spaces and stimulate knowledge exchange among architects and trainees.

The contest serves as a platform to encourage creativity, recognize talent, and receive suggestions that meet the current challenges of architectural design.

Focus of the Architectural Project

Given a scenario that demands innovative, efficient, and technically sound solutions, the proposal focuses on the design of the facade of BAJOPONTINA S.A.'S DISTRIBUTION CENTER. This project must be built upon three main bases: corporate identity, reference within the urban environment, and functionality combined with technical innovation.

The scope of this National Contest specifically covers the facade of the future institutional headquarters of BAJOPONTINA S.A., which will be located on the Right Bank of the Central Highway, in Paraje Acachayo – Sicaya – Huancayo – Junín – Peru.

Participants must develop their proposals exclusively for the facade of the property intended for the new headquarters, ensuring its harmony with the urban surroundings, respecting the corporate identity of BAJOPONTINA S.A., and meeting the standards of architectural quality, functionality, sustainability, and innovation defined in the Rules.

It is mandatory for competitors to consider the physical and technical characteristics of the land, as well as all graphic and documentary information provided by the organization, since these constitute the sole official reference for developing the projects.

Detailed information about the contest can be accessed through a specific link.

Contest Details

The contest is classified as an Announcement for Idea Contest, organized by BAJOPONTINA S.A. The established deadlines are: registration must be completed by August 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM, and the final deadline for submitting proposals is August 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM. The participation fee is 50.00 soles, and there is a geographical restriction to Peru.