Holcim to build 30,000tonne import terminals in New Zealand

Holcim (New Zealand) is planning to construct two 30,000tonne import terminals at Auckland and Timaru under its NZD 100 million (€60.13 million) investment programme. Construction of the terminals is likely to begin in 2014, and once fully operational, Holcim will close its Westport cement plant, which will affect some 120 jobs.
December 19, 2013 Read time: 1 min

680 Holcim (New Zealand) is planning to construct two 30,000tonne import terminals at Auckland and Timaru under its NZD 100 million (€60.13 million) investment programme.

Construction of the terminals is likely to begin in 2014, and once fully operational, Holcim will close its Westport cement plant, which will affect some 120 jobs.

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