Holcim Serbia appoints new director

Holcim’s Spanish subsidiary has announced the appointment of Claudio Boada as its new chairman. Boada takes over the role from Fernando Varela.

The world two largest cement producers are understood to have agreed the terms of a US$50 billion (€36.5 billion) merger, in the industry's biggest ever tie-up

It is understood that Holcim will launch a public takeover for Lafarge payable in shares. If successful, the combined entity will be based in Switzerland but will have operational headquarters in Switzerland and France.

Further details are expected today (Monday).

Lafarge Chief Executive Officer Bruno Lafont will become CEO of the combined e

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) says it will provide necessary support to the cement sector in order to aid efforts to make it more competitiveness nationally, regionally and across all EU markets. As part of the PKS’ support, the preparation of necessary regulations and procedures will be carried out. PKS president Marko Cadez announced the support package after a visit to the Lafarge Serbia cement factory, which is part of the LafargeHolcim Group. He said that Holcim is planning to open a total of t