Romania’s top three cement producers record fall in sales and profit

In Romania, the top three largest cement producers HeidelbergCement (Germany), Lafarge (France) and Holcim (Switzerland) are reported as recording a total turnover of almost €522 million in 2013, down 11% from 2012, and a profit margin of below 10%. Carpatcement Holding, the local subsidiary of HeidelbergCement, registered a net profit of €14.4 million in 2013, down 58% from 2012, and a profit margin of 8.8%. Lafarge Ciment recorded a net profit of €10 million, down 37% from 2012, and a profit margi
June 12, 2014 Read time: 1 min

In Romania, the top three largest cement producers 674 HeidelbergCement (Germany), 725 Lafarge (France) and 680 Holcim (Switzerland) are reported as recording a total turnover of almost €522 million in 2013, down 11% from 2012, and a profit margin of below 10%.

1726 Carpatcement Holding, the local subsidiary of HeidelbergCement, registered a net profit of €14.4 million in 2013, down 58% from 2012, and a profit margin of 8.8%.

Lafarge Ciment recorded a net profit of €10 million, down 37% from 2012, and a profit margin of 6.4%.

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