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Amrize grows revenue 4.7% in first quarter and reaffirms 2026 guidance
Revenues were 4.7% higher in the quarter which was primarily driven by volume growth of US$79 million and contributions from acquisitions of US$24 million from the Building Materials segment.
Lafarge convicted of financing militant groups in Syria
French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty by a Paris court of paying millions in protection money to jihadist groups to keep its Syrian factory running during the country's civil war.
Vateris secures strategic investment from Holcim and Kiilto
Vateris announce the successful close of its latest funding round, bringing total capital raised to date to US$10 million.
Holcim completes acquisition of majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo
Holcim has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading Peruvian producer of building materials with reported 2025 net sales of US$630 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28%.
Holcim expands in Colombia
Holcim has signed an agreement to expand in Latin America by acquiring building materials and solutions operations in Colombia from Cemex that represent projected 2026 net sales of around US$360 million.
Holcim recognised as Global Top Employer for 2026
Holcim has been named a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for a second consecutive year, one of only 17 companies worldwide to receive the certification.
Holcim appoints Krish Patel as Plant Manager for Tilbury Cement Works
Holcim UK announce the appointment of Krish Patel as Plant Manager for its Tilbury Cement Works, currently under construction at the Port of Tilbury.
Holcim to acquire majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo
Holcim is acquiring a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading Peruvian producer of building materials with projected 2025 net sales of US630 million and an EBITDA margin of 28%.
Holcim UK expert calls for modernised British standards to support low-carbon cement
Modernising British Standards to encourage greater flexibility and faster acceptance of cement made using circular materials is vital in the push for low-carbon construction, according to a leading cement expert.
Holcim makes three acquisitions to accelerate circular construction in the UK, Germany, and France
Holcim has completed two acquisitions of demolition materials recycling businesses and agreed to make a third, as it accelerates circular construction across Europe.