LafargeHolcim in the United States unveiled its new identity as Holcim US, uniting legacy brands and strengthening the company’s purpose to build progress for people and the planet across the nation. The U.S. transition to Holcim, the first for Holcim Group, is a significant milestone and will play an essential role in accelerating our world’s transition to a net zero…
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Top Stories of 2021
Jan. 6, 2022 – There were certainly a lot of blockbuster stories in 2021. None bigger than passage of the new infrastructure bill. But interestingly, that was not the most read story on Rock Products’ website. Here is a list of the stories that made the biggest impact on our readers. You will note mergers and acquisitions get people’s attention. Well, buckle up,…
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TOP NEWS United States Lime & Minerals Reports Strong QuarterUnited States Lime & Minerals Inc. reported revenues in the third quarter of 2021 were $52.3 million, compared to $43.7 million in the third quarter 2020, an increase of $8.6 million, or 19.6%. LafargeHolcim Acquires Marshall Concrete ProductsLafargeHolcim in the United States acquired Marshall Concrete Products, a “longstanding and trusted supplier”…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Acquires Marshall Concrete Products
LafargeHolcim in the United States acquired Marshall Concrete Products, a “longstanding and trusted supplier” of concrete products and services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., and the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area, the company stated. This acquisition expands the footprint of local Aggregate Industries operations, part of the LafargeHolcim family of companies in the United States.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim in the US Aggregate Operations Earn Awards
The National, Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recognized eight LafargeHolcim in the US facilities for their environmental and community efforts. The recognition is part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence program.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim to Partner on C&D Project
LafargeHolcim in the United States along with its subsidiary company, Geocycle, announced a cooperative agreement research project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to study how construction and demolition (C&D) materials can be used for energy recovery and mineral recycling.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Reports Record Start to 2021
LafargeHolcim is reporting that the company got off to a record start to 2021, led by net sales improving by 7.4% and an increase in Recurring EBIT of 130.7% compared to the prior year period, both on a like-for-like basis. Cement volumes grew by 5.6% for the group and ready-mix concrete volumes grew by 2.2%, while aggregates volumes decreased by 4.0%, all on a like-for-like basis. All regions…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Expects Good Demand Momentum in 2021
LafargeHolcim reported 2020 net sales of CHF$23,142 million, a 5.6% decrease on a like-for-like basis compared to the prior year and a decrease of 13.4% on a reported basis.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Reports Lower North American Aggregates Production
LafargeHolcim reported that its North America region produced 35.6 million metric tons (Mt) of aggregates in the third quarter, compared to 39.0 Mt for the previous year’s third quarter. The company stated that overall its North American region delivered an improved Recurring EBIT margin.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Calls North American Performance ‘Remarkable’
LafargeHolcim reported half-year sales of CHF$10.7 million versus CHF$13 million during the same period in 2019. North American sales of aggregates reached 45.2 million metric tons (Mt) in the first half of 2020 versus 45.7 Mt in the first half of 2019, a decline of 1.1%. Cement sales were off slightly while ready mixed sales were up.
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