Belgium: appeal court overturns competition watchdog fines
Holcim, CBR, CCB and Febelcem, the Belgian cement association, have seen the competition watchdog’s judgment to pay a EUR14.7m fine overturned by the Belgian Court of Appeal. Th...
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New Zealand: Cape Foulwind closure
Holcim has ceased operations at its Cape Foulwind cement plant in New Zealand following a three-year closure process. The company chose to start importing cement rather than man...
Holcim gets approval for extension Eclépens quarry
Holcim has received approval to extend the quarry at the Eclépens cement works in Switzerland. The company exploits the La Birette quarry in the Mormont hills, Vaud canton.
Holcim Westport land for sale
Following the closure of Holcim's Cape Foulwind cement plant in Westport, New Zealand, the plant site and its 400ha of land are for sale. The 60-year old Holcim plant is due to ...
New Zealand: Holcim Westport works close
The closure of Holcim’s Westport cement works next month will result in a loss of jobs and profits for Westport Harbour Ltd (WHL). Holcim is Westport’s main customer, with its c...
Holcim Madagascar successfully tests HFO
Holcim Madagascar has successfully concluded a first test of Tsimiroro heavy fuel oil (HFO). The oil will be used for drying of raw materials before grinding. “The first HFO tes...
Cement Australia stake up for sale?
One of the two main shareholders of Cement Australia is reported to consider a potential sale of its 50 per cent stake, according to market sources.
Buzzi Unicem strengthens US distribution network
Buzzi Unicem has added three new terminals to its distribution network, acquired after the merger between Lafarge and Holcim. Located in Rock Island (IL), Grandville (MI) and El...
Mexico: Holcim launches new cement
Holcim México has launched a new cement, Holcim Fuerte, on the local market. The product is targeted at the self-construction and housing sector.
Holcim to close five Belgian concrete plants
Holcim Belgique announced the closure of five concrete plants in Belgium to union representatives. The step will affect around 60 employees in Brugge, Herentals, Izegem, Oostend...