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.