Holcim launches Supercem

Higher waterproofing levels and greater durability are promised by Holcim’s new Supercem range of concrete and cement products.

March 12, 2012 Read time: 1 min

Higher waterproofing levels and greater durability are promised by 680 Holcim’s new Supercem range of concrete and cement products. The company has launched the new range for the Spanish markets and it is currently available in the Levante and Andalusia regions.

Holcim has said that Supercem offers higher resistance to corrosion and oxidation, as well as being a more sustainable option with a carbon footprint up to 70% less than other cements.

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