Holcim Touts First-Quarter North American Market Expansion

Holcim is reporting first-quarter 2024 net sales of CHF $5.586 billion, a 2.4% decline from CHF$5,725 in 2023. North America delivered margin expansion with a 3.9% increase in local currency recurring EBIT driven by strong underlying market demand. While the first quarter was impacted by fewer shipping days and adverse weather conditions, strong performance is expected to continue in 2024.…

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Holcim US Advances Sustainable Construction in North Texas

Building on the success and continued growth of ECOPact low-carbon concrete in the market, Holcim US announced the introduction of the innovative sustainable construction material in the rapidly expanding Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. An industry wide commitment to lowering the carbon footprint of the built environment is driving the construction sector to act quickly to decarbonize by midcentury. “Dallas-Fort Worth has…

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Holcim US Rolls Out ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete in Colorado

Decarbonizing the nation’s ever-expanding urban built environment to stabilize global warming and the impact of population growth is more urgent than ever. The state of Colorado is pursuing one of the nation’s most ambitious climate action plans, working toward reduced emission targets of 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. To help the construction industry meet these evolving standards, Holcim…

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Lafarge Canada, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build Housing

Lafarge Canada and Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region are collaborating on a project to combine sustainable solutions with much needed homes that will help local families live in safe, stable housing.  Every Habitat house changes lives: those of the families who help build them and pay an affordable mortgage; and all those in the community who partner with Habitat…

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