LafargeHolcim news
New Concrete Mix Design Manual launched for Nigeria
Lafarge Africa has partnered with COHEN to produce a concrete Mix Design Manual for Nigeria.
Cement makers in the Philippines feel the pinch
Lower consumption and prices, combined with increased competition from imports, hit Filipino cement makers in 2Q17.
Holcim Mexico begins operation on new airport
Holcim Mexico has started operation on the foundation of Mexico City’s new international airport.
LafargeHolcim’s Spanish plants obtain quality management accreditation
LafargeHolcim’s cement plants in Spain have successfully updated their quality management accreditation to the latest ISO 9001:2015 standards.
ACC announces increase in sales in 2Q17
Indian cement maker and member of the LafargeHolcim group, ACC, has announced a 10% increase in cement sales in 1Q17.
LafargeHolcim inaugurates DURABRIC plant
LafargeHolcim has inaugurated a new DURABRIC plant in Malawi.
Kenya’s Bamburi Cement to expand operations
LafargeHolcim’s Kenyan subsidiary, Bamburi Cement, is expanding its capacity at the Athi River plant, amid a construction industry boom.
New plant manager appointed at Carboneras
LafargeHolcim has appointed Sergio Martínez Hernández as plant manager at its Carboneras in Spain.
Aggregate Industries appoints new Managing Director
Aggregate Industries has appointed Mike Pearce as the Managing Director of its Aggregates division.
White cement demand to grow to 2021
Demand for white cement is projected to grow at an average of 3% per year to 2021, as rising purchasing power in emerging economics boost demand for the premium production.