LafargeHolcim news

Two of LafargeHolcim’s Canadian ready-mixed plants have become the first in North America to obtain Concrete Sustainability Council certification for responsibly-sourced concrete.

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into allegations that LafargeHolcim may have funded terrorist groups when operating a cement plant in Syria.

Holcim Mexico has launched its ‘Super Human’ campaign, celebrating self-builders.

On 1 June 2017, LafargeHolcim will start its share buy-back programme.

LafargeHolcim’s Kiralyegyhaza cement plant has been awarded the World Gold Winner Prize in the industrial buildings category at the FIBCI’s World Prix d’Excellence.

Sika has announced Paul Schuler as its new CEO.

LafargeHolcim has appointed Jan Jenisch as its new CEO.

LafargeHolcim US cement business has picked up a couple of safety awards from the Portland Cement Association.

Tanzanian cement maker, Mbeya Cement, has signed a cooperation agreement with coal development company, Kibo Mining, including the supply of coal and flyash.

Eric Olsen is to leave LafargeHolcim in July as the company tries to draw a line under the controversy over its operation of a cement plant in Syria, which was linked with payments to armed groups.