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Heidelberg Materials’ joint venture Cement Australia expands footprint with acquisition of BGC Cementitious
Cement Australia, a joint venture between Heidelberg Materials Australia and Holcim Australia, acquires the cementitious division of the Buckeridge Group of Companies based in Perth, Australia.
A new solution for calcined clay
A significant contribution to the decarbonisation of cement production is being made, with new types of cement which use calcined clay and a smaller proportion of clinker than in traditional cement manufacture.
Holcim signs agreement to sell its Nigerian business
Holcim has signed an agreement with Huaxin Cement Ltd to sell its entire 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC, at an equity value of US$1 billion on a 100% basis.
Lafarge Canada and The Daniels Corporation announce First Carbon Smart Design collaboration using advanced concrete mixed design technology
Lafarge Canada, and its subsidiary Innocon, have announced a pioneering collaboration with The Daniels Corporation driving sustainable construction by leveraging carbon smart design principles and optimising concrete mix designs at the Daniels on Parliament development located in downtown Toronto.
Holcim-PRB’s GO CIRCULAR sets sail in Vendée Globe round-the-world yacht race
Team Holcim-PRB with its skipper Nicolas Lunven has joined the 40-boat regatta for the single-handed, round-the-world Vendée Globe sailing race, celebrating its 35th anniversary.
Holcim recognised with manufacturing sustainability award by Michigan Manufacturers Association
The Manufacturing Sustainability Award, new in 2024, pays tribute to innovative action to improve sustainability through clean energy solutions.
Lafarge Canada selects ABB to modernise cement plant operations for more sustainable production
ABB to supply, commission and support new and advanced plant process controls for Lafarge Bath Cement Plant in Kingston, Ontario.
Holcim pioneers adoption of science-based targets for nature
Holcim has been named by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) as one of the first three companies globally to adopt science-based targets for nature, at the COP16 Convention on Biological Diversity.
Holcim awarded EU Innovation Fund grant for large-scale cleantech project in France
Holcim has been selected for a new grant from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund for its breakthrough carbon capture and storage project in Martres-Tolosane, France.
Amazon co-invests with Holcim in innovative startups for sustainable building
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund invests alongside Holcim in 3D printing joint venture 14Trees and advanced mineralisation startup Paebbl.