Green recognition from Solar Impulse Foundation
Our green building solutions have been recognized by none other than the Solar Impulse Foundation, who champion the most innovative technologies that protect the environment in a financially positive way. Five years ago, Bertrand Piccard concluded his flight around the world in a solar powered airplane. The performance demonstrated what clean technologies can do and […]
LafargeHolcim signs bolt-on acquisition in Greece
Acquisition accelerates growth momentum in Greece Fifth bolt-on in 2021 with more expected during the year Extended offer of ECOPact green concrete solutions to contribute to the company’s net zero ambition LafargeHolcim’s HERACLES Group has signed an agreement with HALYPS Domika Ylika SA of Heidelberg Cement to acquire the aggregates business and two ready-mix concrete […]
Record start to the year
Growth momentum continues, net sales up 7.4% LFL Record quarter with increase of EBIT by 131% LFL, significant margin increase in all regions Successful closing of Firestone Building Products acquisition Strengthening leadership in sustainability with confirmed A1+ rating by Vigeo Growth trends expected to accelerate in 2021, Recurring EBIT growth of at least 10% LFL […]
LafargeHolcim successfully launches first sustainability-linked bond for EUR 850 million
Commitment to reach the 2030 CO2 reduction target reaffirmed First bond of its kind in the building materials industry Order book of EUR 2.6 billion LafargeHolcim today priced a EUR 850 million sustainability-linked bond with a coupon of 0.5% maturing in 2031. With this first bond of its kind in the building materials industry, the […]
The building materials of the future
Concrete has a long history of over 2,000 years. But what will the concrete of the future look like, and how will it change the way we build? LafargeHolcim’s Head of Research and Development, Edelio Bermejo, answers. How will the “building materials of the future” go further than what is already available? A: Cement and concrete […]
Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”
LafargeHolcim’s new Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth” aims to drive profitable growth and simplify the business to deliver resilient returns and attractive value to stakeholders. Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth” In full view of the trends in LafargeHolcim marketplace, They have developed a strategy that plays to their unique strengths as a company, […]
LafargeHolcim Greece contributes to rebuilding Santorini port
Santorini Island is one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations in the Aegean sea, believed to be close to the legendary city of Atlantis. Athinios, the island’s only port, has recently suffered operational problems, necessitating extensive rebuilding. Like many ports on Mediterranean islands, Athinios is small and struggling to cope with the heavy traffic of […]
Kutaisi bypass road construction
Kutaisi bypass road is under active construction using our cement, above mentioned works are done by “Acord” and “Black Sea Group” After construction of new two lanes, traffic on Kutaisi bypass road section will become unilateral in both directions. The project will be constructed following highway standards and will significantly improve road safety. “This road […]
Future eco-district in Monaco
The gigantic construction site for the 18 caissons used for the offshore urbanization of the Principality of Monaco started in September 2017. For this exceptional project, Bouygues Construction called on LafargeHolcim to design the concrete and define the logistics and the very specific technical support to put in place. This unique project, which continues until March […]
Technical audit of the cement plant
In June 17, 2019 a visit of Holcim Azerbaijan and representatives of LafargeHolcim was held in Georgia. Aim of this visit was to plan a repair work during operations in cement factory in Poti and technical inspection of factory equipment. It is noteworthy that the satisfaction of increased demand on the market requires the detailed […]