Cement News tagged under: Holcim
Christian Dedeu named new Holcim general manager Mexico12 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Mexico SA de CV has appointed Christian Dedeu as its new general manager for Mexico. He will succeed Jaime Hill, who was appointed as the company’s regional head of North America. Mr Dedeu had been serving as general manager of Holcim (Argentina) SA . He holds a degree in economics from Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires and an MBA from IAE Business School. Holcim Mexico said it expects that the appointmentt of Christian Dedeu will support the company’s sustainable growth ... |
Decarbonising construction with calcined clay11 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsOne of the ways Holcim is decarbonising construction is by increasing the use of calcined clays to further develop the company’s ECOPlanet low-carbon cements and enable large-scale low-carbon construction. The first ECOPlanet calcined clay cement was launched in La Malle, France, in 2021, with multiple additional product launches planned in 2024. By Amith Kalathingal and Rémi Barbarulo, Holcim Innovation Center, France. Calcined clay: the most reactive and most scaleable new mineral... |
Holcim names new CEO in Spain06 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has appointed Ricardo De Pablos as new general manager in Spain, replacing Carmen Díaz, who has been appointed Chief People Officer of the group. From his new position as General Manager of Holcim Spain, De Pablos will continue the work carried out by his predecessor, Carmen Díaz, in the area of sustainability, an aspect that the company considers central to the company's philosophy and on which all business lines are focused, together with the vision of excellence towards the clien... |
Holcim announces leadership appointments04 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsJaime Hill, Holcim's country CEO of Mexico, is appointed Holcim ’s region head North America with immediate effect. He succeeds Toufic Tabbara, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of the company. Holcim states that Jaime Hill has consistently delivered leading profitable growth in his position as CEO of Mexico, making Mexico the second-biggest contributor to Holcim’s EBIT worldwide. Jaime Hill joined Holcim in 1996 and has over 30 years of international leadership experience acr... |
Holcim strengthens Peru presence13 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has acquired Peru-based Comacsa and Mixercon for a total value of US$100m. Comacsa is the country’s leading producer of industrial minerals and white cement. Founded in 2001, Mixercon is active in the production, marketing of cement and ready-mix concrete. Reporting to Holcim Peru, the companies are expected to operate independently and retain their own brands. The acquisitions will allow Holcim to continue its commitment to economic and social development in Latin America. Re... |
Lafarge BFC Serbia to invest in eco-friendly cement plant07 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge BFC ( Serbia ), part of the Holcim Group , plans to open an eco-friendly cement plant in Obrenovac. The EUR110m (US$120.3m) plant will produce cement from the ashes of nearby thermal power plants. The Obrenovac project is part of Lafarge BFC Serbia's pledge to achieve zero CO 2 emissions by 2050. It will help to address Serbia's waste management issues, including the country’s extensive network of unsanitary landfills and illegal dumpsites. In 2019 the European Environmenta... |
Holcim Philippines appoints new president and CEO05 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsNicolas George has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of Holcim Philippines . Mr George, who took up the role on 1 August 2024, takes over from Horia Adrian, who will become the head of decarbonisation for the Holcim Group in the Asia, Middle East and Africa region after more than three years as the head of Holcim Philippines. Prior to his new appointment, Mr George served as CEO of Holcim Group’s operations in Algeria. He started working at the company as a... |
Holcim's 1H24 profit growth driven by Solutions & Products26 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced record profitable growth in the first half of 2024. Net sales for the six-month period came in at CHF12,813m (US$14,516m), down 1.9 per cent YoY from CHF13,067m in the same period a year earlier but up 1.6 per cent in local currency terms. Recurring EBIT over the same time frame advanced 12.7 per cent in local currency from CHF2043m to CHF2210m, with the recurring EBIT margin coming in at 17.2 per cent in the 1H24 compared to 15.6 per cent in the 1H23. Operating profit... |
Lafarge Africa launches ECOPlanet Unicem24 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Africa Plc has launched ECOPlanet Unicem, Nigeria's first low-carbon multipurpose cement. Designed with an over 30 per cent reduction in CO 2 emissions, ECOPlanet signifies a major step in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable building solutions. Produced at its Mfamosing plant in Cross River State, ECOPlanet will be unveiled nationwide by the end of the year, as Lafarge Africa aims to double its market presence and enable low-carbon construction at scale. Speaking... |
Aggregates Industries UK names new CEO24 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced Lee Sleight as the new CEO of Aggregate Industries UK . He will take up his position on 1 August 2024. Mr Sleight joined the business in 2021 as managing director of the ready-mixed concrete division and in his time there transformed the business. Last year he moved to take up the role as managing director of the aggregates division. He has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry holding various senior leadership positions. Outgoing CEO ... |