LafargeHolcim’s new three-year strategy in Poland

LafargeHolcim is implementing a new three-year strategy in Poland.

In line with it, the company will not only sell cement, concrete and aggregate but will also offer its clients a range of services including logistics, design and consulting services, among others.

If the strategy proves to be successful it will be implemented in other countries where LafargeHolcim is present.

Because the company will be focused on the new strategy, it is said it is not planning any major acquisitions in Poland apar

More than 200 corporate jobs are set to be axed at French Swiss global building materials giant LafargeHolcim after the sector giant announced new proposals to further simplify its corporate organisation.

Consistent with its Strategy 2022, LafargeHolcim says the new streamlining of the Group’s business will see the loss of 107 jobs in Zurich and Holderbank and a further 97 in Paris. LafargeHolcim corporate offices in Paris and Zurich will close with remaining positions in Switzerland being moved to the c

LafargeHolcim plans to raise to raise €3.29 billion (3.5bn Swiss francs) next year selling cement assets around the world as the recently merged Franco-Swiss building-materials group adjusts to tough conditions in important markets like China and India, reports the Wall Street Journal.

The company announced the “portfolio review “ after missing third-quarter sales and earnings expectations as the stronger Swiss franc and lower prices weighed on its first results since its creation through the merger of F

The company is offering an integrated solution of different materials such as ultra-high performance concrete and services that were specifically designed for the challenging construction.
Essential for high-rises, the solutions from LafargeHolcim guarantee high-compressive strength and low hydration heat of the concrete used for the massive foundation and core walls, a key requirement to prevent cracks and save on construction costs to avoid additional cooling.
For the project, LafargeHolcim says it is c

Cement giant LafargeHolcim has published its first Sustainability Report since the merger of French firm Lafarge and Swiss company Holcim.

The Sustainability Report 2015 outlines the Group’s economic, environmental and social performance and presents LafargeHolcim’s ambitious objectives as part of its new sustainability strategy, The 2030 Plan.

The report claims that LafargeHolcim is leading the cement industry on a number of sustainability issues. It says the Group has the lowest CO2 emissions per to

LafargeHolcim, the French-Swiss building materials giant, is increasing its efforts to further improve the carbon-efficiency of its products and solutions. The objective is to reduce annual CO₂ emissions in Europe by a further 15% like-for-like, representing 3 million tonnes, by 2022. This will be achieved with an investment of CHF 160 million (€146mn) to advanced equipment as well as technologies to increase the use of low-carbon fuels and recycled materials in the company’s processes and products. Further