LafargeHolcim news
LafargeHolcim announces two bolt-on acquisitions to accelerate growth in Europe
The company has announced the acquisition of Edile Commerciale and the signing of Cemex Rhone Alpes. These operations are hoped to strengthen LafargeHolcim’s position in Europe.
LafargeHolcim joins MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium
The company will represent the building materials industry, to accelerate climate action through innovation.
Lafarge Canada is named one of ‘Canada’s Top Employers for Young People’
The company has announced that MediaCorp Canada Inc. has named it as one of Canada’s top employers for young people. The recognition speaks to Lafarge Canada’s commitment to foster a workplace where growth, learning and development are key components of its Employee Value Proposition.
CO2MENT Phase II complete at Lafarge Richmond Cement facility
Lafarge Canada Inc., Svante Inc., and Total S.A., have reached a major milestone in Project CO2MENT. The multi-phase project is celebrating the completion of Phase II, including the construction and installation of technology to capture and filter CO2 from the flue gas.
ONE Championship heavyweight becomes Holcim Philippines brand ambassador
Holcim Philippines, Inc. has partnered with mixed martial arts organisation ONE Championship and its heavyweight world champion, Brandon ‘The Truth’ Vera, for a campaign to highlight the company’s legacy of excellence in helping partners build important structures in the country.
LafargeHolcim to acquire Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas
The company has signed an agreement to acquire Firestone Building Products (FSBP), a leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions based in the United States.
Lafarge recognised for diverse workplace culture
The company has been acknowledged for ongoing efforts in its operations to implement, maintain, and grow an environment that emphasises both culture and values.
New waste shredder transforms co-processing capabilities of Geocycle Argentina
An UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder is now in operation at Geocycle’s co-processing facility in Córdoba, Argentina, as the innovative waste handler continues to progress towards a zero-waste future.
Bamburi Cement scales up green construction with launch of ‘Houses of Tomorrow’ innovative project
The projects seek to achieve very low embodied CO2 footprint buildings using low carbon cement-based materials and locally available resources.
14Trees deploys 3D printing technology in Africa
The company, a LafargeHolcim joint venture with CDC Group, is deploying 3D printing technology at scale to build affordable and low-carbon housing and schools in Africa, starting in Malawi.