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08.07.2022 17:06Holcim acquires General Beton Romania
Holcim acquired General Beton Romania S.R.L, a key national player in ready-mix concrete, with 2022 net sales (est.) of EUR 45 million.
06.07.2022 17:49Holcim to acquire Cantillana expanding Solutions & Products
Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire Cantillana, a leading specialty building solutions provider based in Belgium with 2022 estimated net sales of EUR 80 million. Cantillana’s extensive experience in façade construction systems and external thermal insulation composite systems will further strengthen Holcim’s position in building renovation and energy efficiency solutions, building on the recent acquisitions of PRB Group in France, PTB-Compaktuna in Belgium and Izolbet in Poland.
Region: Belgium
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To support local manufacturing and infrastructure development in Liberia, IFC today announced a partnership with Fouta Cement Corporation (Fouta Cement), Liberia's second-largest cement supplier, to help it increase production and reduce Liberia's reliance on imported construction material.
Region: Africa
19.05.2022 15:44HeidelbergCement enters joint venture constructing the world’s largest calcined clay plant in Ghana
HeidelbergCement has signed an agreement to acquire 50% of shares of and invest into CBI S.A. who controls the Ghanaian cement producer CBI Ghana. With this step, the company takes part in the construction of the world’s largest flash calciner.
Region: Germany
05.04.2022 10:35Votorantim Cimentos Ends 2021 With Net Profit of R$1.6 Billion, a 244% Increase Over 2020
Votorantim Cimentos ended 2021 with net profit of R$1.6 billion, an increase of 244% compared to 2020, primarily due to better operating results—with growth in sales in all regions where the company operates—and gains related to the consolidation of acquisitions made in North America and Spain.
Region: Brazil
25.03.2022 14:56Southeast Asia’s biggest cement manufacturer to promote COBOD and 3D construction printing in the region!
COBOD International, world leader in 3D construction printing solutions and known for having provided the 3D construction printers to most of the 3D printed buildings announced in 2021 and 2022 including buildings by PERI, Printed Farms and Alquist, today signed a distributor agreement with Siam Cement (SCG).
Region: Thailand
This project was made possible by Holcim’s proprietary ink, TectorPrint, giving the walls structural function to bear the load of the building.
Region: Africa