April 20, 2015 – The ducks are not quite in row on the Lafarge-Holicm merger. Lafarge and Holcim gave details of asset disposals in the United States that they propose as part of their planned merger, due to close in July. Lafarge said in a joint statement that it would sell its Davenport cement plant in Iowa and seven terminals along the…
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Lafarge, Holcim Salvage Merger
Europe’s two largest cement companies Holcim and Lafarge have rescued a stumbling €41 billion (Euros) merger by reconciling differences over financial terms and management that nearly caused the collapse of one of the biggest deals in recent years, London’s Financial Times reports.
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Read MoreAction, Camera, Shoot!
Oct. 7, 2014 – A quarry is going to be a movie star. Filming of “Where Heaven & Hell Collide,” a military-themed movie, began recently at the Lafarge quarry operation in Lockport, NY. The film focuses on the stories of four wounded service members and is set to be released in 2016. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, there…
Read MoreCRH Seeking Lafarge, Holcim Assets
Irish cement maker CRH is exploring a bid for all the assets rivals Lafarge and Holcim must sell to steer their mega-merger past competition watchdogs, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Read MoreAllan Idalski
Lafarge North America’s Presque Isle Quarry in MIchigan celebrated its 60th anniversary by hosting its first annual Stoneport 5K Quarry Run/Walk on Aug., 28, 2014, to benefit the Cancer Center at Alpena Regional Medical Center (ARMC). The event raised $35,000. Congrats to Allan Idalski, plant manager at the quarry, and all of the employees. Allan, you are a Rock Star.…
Read MoreLafarge Slag Cement Used at One World Trade Center
Taking advantage of innovative construction materials, the 104-story, 1,776-ft. One World Trade Center tower is designed to be the safest and most environmentally friendly commercial building in the world, according to Lafarge.
Read MoreRock to the Top
ROCK PRODUCTS PRESENTS THE TOP 25 CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATES PRODUCERS. Following are the top 25 aggregates producers in the United States, according to information released by the U.S. Geological Survey. This information is based upon 2012 production and does not take into consideration mergers and acquisitions that have occurred since that time. – Ed. 1. Vulcan Materials Co.1200 Urban Center DrBirmingham, AL 35242Phone:…
Read MoreLafarge, Lehigh, Vulcan Lead Adoption of New Mobile Apps
After initial deployments with four major integrated producers and a top precast/prestressed operator, Catavolt has unveiled technology supporting rapid, low-cost development of custom apps providing geographic market intelligence and perspective, plus customer relationship management program-grade data.
Read MoreHolcim, Lafarge Announce ‘Merger of Equals’
Holcim and Lafarge announced their intention to combine the two companies through a merger of equals, unanimously approved by their respective Board of Directors and fully supported by the core shareholders of both companies.
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