LafargeHolcim news

Bruno Lafont – the former head of Lafarge – is to step down from his role as Co-Chairman of LafargeHolcim.

LafargeHolcim had admitted its Syria plant did pay armed groups and sanctioned partiers to ensure plant operations and personnel safety.

The world’s largest cement maker, LafargeHolcim, has announced a 12.9% rise in earnings in 2016, despite weaker volumes.

Indian cement maker, Ambuja Cement, has posted an 85% increase in consolidated net profits in 4Q16.

Austrian engineering company, A TEC, is to upgrade the REDUCHLOR bypass, which helps control chlorine levels in the kiln, at LafargeHolcim’s Kujawy in Poland.

Holcim Aggregati Calcestruzzi and Colabeton to merger concrete businesses in north Italy.

Geocycle’s Spanish waste management plant saw production of alternative fuels for its parent company, LafargeHolcim, increase 25% in 2016.

LafargeHolcim’s Carboneras cement plant contributed €13.5 million to the local economy in 2016 and continued to invest in environmental upgrades.

LafargeHolcim has launched a plan to collaborate with start-ups.

ACC has announced an increase in pre-tax profits in 2016 as cost-cutting measures and a focus on premium products offset falling sales.