Cement News tagged under: LafargeHolcim
LafargeHolcim starts Martres-Tolosane modernisation05 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsOn Monday, LafargeHolcim announced the start of the modernisation works at its Martres-Tolosane plant in France. The project represents an investment of more than EUR100m. The first phase of civil engineering was awarded to Toulouse-based Eiffage Génie Civil. The next 12 months will see the construction of the foundations of the new preheater tower and kiln line. The allocation of the next contracts will occur in the coming months, said the cement company. |
LafargeHolcim Msila ships 17,000t for export to west Africa04 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim’s plant in Msila, Algeria, has recently carried out a 17,000t shipment for west Africa. The consignment of bulk cement was delivered to the port of Djendjen. It is the seventh such delivery since December 2017 and its part of the group’s plans to export 2Mt of cement in 2020. LafargeHolcim owns two plans in Algeria – one at M’Sila and one at Oggaz (Mascara). In addition, it is part of a joint venture with the Souakri Cilas group and runs the plans at Biskra. |
LafargeHolcim announces jobs restructuring at corporate offices25 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim has announced proposals to simplify its corporate organisation. Around 200 corporate jobs will go and the corporate offices in Paris and Zurich will close. Remaining positions in Switzerland will be moved to the company's Holderbank site and a new corporate office in Zug. In Paris remaining positions would be moved to Clamart in the southwest of the city. The plan is targeted to be completed by the end of 2018. Jan Jenisch, CCEO of LafargeHolcim: "This painful but necessary s... |
LafargeHolcim appoints new CEO of US Cement15 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim has appointed Jamie Gentoso as the new CEO of its US Cement operations. Ms. Gentoso has previously worked as the senior vice president of concrete at Sika Corp US, and succeeds John Stull, who was recently announced as the CEO of Holcim Philippines. “Jamie has a proven track record in this industry, and her deep-seeded expertise and strong focus on the customer will be valued contributions to LafargeHolcim in the US,” said René Thibault, LafargeHolcim group executive committe... |
LafargeHolcim replaces 17km-long conveyor15 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd has completed the replacement of its 17km-long conveyor belt in an effort to reduce noise emissions. The belt was originally installed in 2004 and connects its limestone mine in India to its plant in Surma, Bangladesh. The replacement project was completed in two phases and finished on 18 April, according to Harpal Singh, project head of operations at the Surma plant. "We have finished the replacement work one day ahead of the schedule," said Mr Singh. ... |
Positive expectations in reach despite mixed 1Q18 corporate results14 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim , HeidelbergCement and Martin Marietta Materials Inc all released 1Q18 results this week with some mixed performances. The regional strength of Asia and Africa is generating profits for multinationals in these markets, but Europe, the Middle East and North America have seen lower returns. LafargeHolcim Jan Jenisch, LafargeHolcim's Group CEO, was in bullish mood in asserting that the benefits of the company's new strategy would see it deliver on LafargeHolcim's 20... |
Positive expectations in reach despite mixed 1Q18 corporate results11 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim , HeidelbergCement and Martin Marietta Materials Inc all released 1Q18 results this week with some mixed performances. The regional strength of Asia and Africa is generating profits for multinationals in these markets, but Europe, the Middle East and North America have seen lower returns. LafargeHolcim Jan Jenisch, LafargeHolcim's Group CEO, was in bullish mood in asserting that the benefits of the company's new strategy would see it deliver on LafargeHolcim's 2018 ta... |
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh launches a new cement for plastering09 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Bangladesh is launching a new specialised cement for plastering called Plastercrete. Plastercrete has been carefully tested to ensure quality and meet customers' particular needs. It covers a larger surface area using less cement, resulting in significant cost savings for customers, said LafargeHolcim's spokesperson. "It would be only for plastering and different from others available in the market," Rajesh K Surana, chief executive officer of LafargeHolcim, told a press brief... |
LafargeHolcim reports continued sales growth in 1Q1808 May 2018, Published under Cement NewsLike-for-like net sales were up 3.1 per cent to CHF5.83bn, driven by growth in cement volumes, LafargeHolcim reported in its 1Q results release. In the quarter, the company sold 47.7Mt of cement, 49.8Mt of aggregates and 11.1Mm 3 of ready-mix concrete. While cement sales were up 3.2 per cent on a like-for-like basis, aggregate and ready-mix concrete sales slipped by 1.4 and 1.1 per cent, respectively. Recurring EBITDA was down 7.7 per cent on a like-for-like basis, affected by a harsh wi... |
Holcim Philippines appoints John Stull as CEO24 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines has appointed John Stull, the former chief of LafargeHolcim’s US cement operations, as its new president and CEO with immediate effect. Mr Stull will be replacing Sapna Sood, who recently resigned from her role, according to the company. "I am delighted to join Holcim Philippines at this exciting but challenging time. As the market adapts and becomes faster paced, the company needs to be well positioned to play a key role in the future development of the country with in... |