Holcim and Lafarge announce proposed asset disposals
Two months after the announcement of their planned merger, Lafarge and Holcim have revealed the list of proposed divestments. In Europe the merged entity aims to have “a sig...
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Philippines: Lafarge and Holcim start talks
Lafarge Republic Inc (LRI) and Holcim Philippines Inc have begun plans for a local merger. Both Boards of Directors gave the green light "to explore, study and consider the com...
LH Merger update: plants for sale
Finally, exactly two months after the first official announcement of their 'merger of equals', Lafarge and Holcim clarify which plants are likely to be put up for sale. No su...
LH Merger: LatAm, Asia, Africa
The Lafarge Holcim merger is being viewed as a good geographical fit in emerging markets given Lafarge’s strong presence in the Middle East and Africa, and Holcim’s significant...
Lafarge Republic expansion on track for 1H15 completion
Lafarge Republic is on track to launch new mills at its Teresa and Norzagaray cement plants in the first half of next year, its president has said. "For 2015, Lafarge Republi...
Lafarge Republic & Global Power team up for special cement variant
Lafarge Republic, Inc (LRI) and Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC) have launched an initiative aimed to lower the costs of rehabilitation projects, such as the rebuilding...
Apo energy deal gets government approval
The ancillary services procurement agreement (ASPA) between the National Grid Corp of the Philippines (NGCP) and Apo Cement Corp (ACC) has been approved by the Energy Regulator...
Philippine producers step up alternative fuels efforts
Philippine cement producers are stepping up their efforts to increase their use of alternative fuels in a bid to reduce production costs and minimise environmental impact. “...
Philippine sales climb in first three months
Sales of local cement manufacturers grew by 8.6 per cent to 5.2Mt in the first three months of the year, on the back of continued growth in the construction and real estate ind...
Lafarge Republic boosted by robust demand
Lafarge Republic Inc (LRI) reported a 30 per cent rise in net profit last year to PHP3.7bn (US$82.6m) on the back of robust demand from government as well as private commercial...