Holcim Ltd. announced net sales of CHF $26.834 million for 2021, up 11.3% on a like-for-like basis and 16.0% higher in Swiss francs, compared to the prior year. The record growth in net sales was driven by volume growth in all regions and business segments and strong pricing.
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Aggregates Industry Market Report
In This Quarterly Report, Provided Exclusively to Rock Products, Capstone Partners Offers Insight Into Merger and Acquisition Activity, Capital Markets Trends, Aggregate Production and Pricing. By Darin Good, Brian Krehbiel and Crista Gilmore The Aggregates sector recorded healthy demand throughout 2021 with leading public players reporting strong revenue growth. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity also reached elevated levels as sector participants…
Read MoreLafarge Canada Spearheads Conservation Effort
Lafarge Canada announced its key role in the massive conservation effort undertaken in the sensitive Great Lakes region as a partner with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The NCC’s Manitoulin Island acquisition is one of its largest-ever in Ontario. With a $16-million price tag, the initiative relied heavily on the support of many partners. Lafarge Canada provided a donation…
Read MoreHolcim, Magment Develop Concrete Solutions to Recharge Electric Vehicles
Holcim is partnering with the German startup Magment to improve its magnetizable concrete technology for road surfaces enabling electric vehicles to recharge wirelessly while in motion. Known as “inductive charging,” this breakthrough concrete-based solution reduces the need for charging stations, while saving time.
Read MoreHolcim Acquires Cowden Inc.
Holcim completed the acquisition of Cowden Inc., a ready-mix concrete and aggregates producer in Bellingham, Wash. This acquisition expands Holcim’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Jan Jenisch, CEO of Holcim, said, “This acquisition is another step in our ‘Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth’ to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.…
Read MoreCEMEX, Heidelberg, Holcim Make Climate ‘A List’
Three of the top five global cement, aggregate and concrete producers have made the 2021 Climate Disclosure Project A List, reflecting transparency in environmental impact, greenhouse gas emissions management and water resource metrics. CEMEX, HeidelbergCement and Holcim are among 200 A List/Climate category performers from a pool of 10,000-plus companies that London-based CDP observes.
Read MoreHolcim Launches ‘Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth’
Holcim announced its “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth” with the goal of becoming the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
Read MoreHolcim Accelerates Social Impact with New 2030 Targets
Holcim announced its 2030 strategy to continue creating shared value and uplifting the wellbeing of communities worldwide. The strategy focuses on three pillars:
Read MoreHolcim Tackles Measurable Biodiversity and Water Targets
Holcim announced its strategy to become “nature-positive” by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities. Holcim’s positive impact on biodiversity is based on transformative rehabilitation plans and measured by a science-based methodology developed in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Preserving water across its business, Holcim targets to replenish freshwater in…
Read MoreHolcim Closes Bolt-On Acquisitions
Holcim has closed the acquisition of the Utelite Corp, in Coalville, Utah, a leading producer of lightweight aggregates. Utelite will join Holcim’s Mountain Region, alongside operations in the Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas metro areas.
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