LafargeHolcim news
US Aggregates & Construction Materials (ACM) appoints new General Manager
US Aggregates and Construction Materials has appointed Kevin Peart the General Manager of the Northeast and Great Lakes West Region.
LafargeHolcim posted strong growth in Latin America in 2017
Buoyant markets in Mexico and Argentine helped offset continued stagnation in Brazil, leading to a jump in EBITDA in LafargeHolcim’s Latin American business.
A positive European story for LafargeHolcim
Strong results from Eastern Europe and positive signs in large Western European markets saw LafargeHolcim’s European earnings grow 3.7% in 2017.
Lafarge Canada faces legal challenge to cofiring plans
Plans to cofire whole tyres at Lafarge Canada’s Brookfield plant in Nova Scotia are being challenged by local residents in court.
Southeast Asia problematic for LafargeHolcim
Challenging market conditions in Southeast Asia more than offset positive results from elsewhere in Asia Pacific, resulting in a fall in earnings for LafargeHolcim in the region.
InterCement appoints new CEO and Non-Executive Board Member
InterCement, as part of it's succession plan, has appointed a new CEO and Non-Executive Board Member.
LafargeHolcim launches new growth strategy
New LafargeHolcim CEO has launched a new growth strategy, after slipping to a full-year loss in 2017 on the back of a CHF3.83 billion writedown.
ACC and Ambuja not proceeding with merger
LafargeHolcim’s two subsidiaries in India will not pursue a merger at this time, although it remains the long-term objective.
Kendall Group UK acquired by LafargeHolcim
The Kendall Group, a leading aggregates and ready-mix concrete manufacturer, has been acquired by LafargeHolcim.
Production line in LafargeHolcim plant to be supplied by thyssenkrupp
thyssenkrup are to supply a production line for a LafargeHolcim cement plant in Morocco.