A court in Paris has found cement maker Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism in Syria, with its former CEO, Bruno Lafont, receiving a six-year prison sentence.
Lafarge Ciment (Moldova) S.A., a company operating in the Republic of Moldova for 27 years, has announced its official name change to Holcim Moldova S.A., transitioning to the global Holcim brand.
Eight out of the top ten construction material producers reported revenue growth in 2024, with Heidelberg Materials Devnya, Holcim Bulgaria, and Wienerberger identified as the most profitable companies in the ranking.
Holcim announced a double-digit increase in recurring EBIT and a top profit margin of 18.3% for 2025, coinciding with the release of its annual performance results.
A French cement company, a subsidiary of Holcim, is accused of paying approximately €4.7 million to jihadist groups to keep its factory in Jabaliya operational.
Building materials company Holcim announced plans to invest US $20 million in its water conservation strategy in Mexico. The company has already reduced its water extraction by 58% through the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies, and predictive maintenance across 71% of its Mexican plants.
Haimo Primas, head of cement manufacturer Holcim in Austria, states that building everything with wood would be a catastrophe. He also notes that Europe's gentle economic recovery is not reaching Austria and criticizes EU 'rescue actions' for industry as merely postponing problems.
Construction materials company Holcim Romania has signed a financing agreement to implement carbon capture technology for its cement production, aiming to reduce emissions.
Cemex has announced plans to sell $555 million worth of its assets in Colombia to Holcim and other undisclosed buyers, as part of a strategic divestment.
Shares of cement giants Holcim and Heidelberg Materials are reportedly suffering as investors react negatively to the potential relaxation of EU climate rules, which could reduce their CO2 pollution payments.
LafargeHolcim has introduced a new salinity-resistant cement specifically designed for use in coastal regions. This product aims to address construction challenges in high-saline environments.