Avantha Group company CG has signed a global supply agreement with cement major Lafarge for electrical motors.

"We are extremely pleased to have entered into this agreement and have CG as a preferred partner for Large Motors. CG’s ability to provide flexible designs, high quality and cost effective solutions were key factors that Lafarge considered while making this decision," said Michel Edmont, Senior Vice President - International Sourcing, Lafarge Cement.

For decades,CG has been providing the cement industry with electric motors for various applications, including unique construction of slip-ring, twin drive slip-ring and double squirrel cage motor.

Commenting on the important Lafarge order, Avantha Group Company CG’s CEO and managing director, Laurent Demortier, said."Our strategic investments such as the Global Design Centre in Bhopal, India, exhibits our commitment towards developing energy-efficient and technologically advanced products for the ever-evolving market needs of the industrial sector. This global supply agreement is a perfect fit for both the companies to leverage the growing demand in infrastructure the world over,"

With more than 15,000 employees across its operations in around 85 countries, CG provides electrical products, systems and services for utilities, power generation, industries, and consumers.