|
Holcim supports ICRC field activities
January 28, 2010
| | The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Jakob Kellenberger, and the CEO of Holcim Ltd, Markus Akermann, today signed a long-term agreement during the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland. As a new member of the ICRC Corporate Support Group, Holcim will fund humanitarian projects as part of its commitment to sustainable development. | |
Changes at Area Management level at Holcim Ltd
December 16, 2009
| | Bill Bolsover will retire from his position as Area Manager and member of the senior management of Holcim Ltd at the end of March 2010. In 2006, he was appointed CEO of Aggregate Industries Ltd with activities in the UK and the US. At Holcim Group level, he was also in charge of the corporate function Aggregates & Construction Materials Services. The Executive Committee would like to thank Bill Bolsover for his valuable contribution to the Group. In 2010, Bill Bolsover will be elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aggregate Industries UK and will remain member of the Board of Directors of Aggregate Industries US.
| |
Soirée portes ouvertes sur la centrale lyonnaise de Feyzin
Holcim France, November 19, 2009
| | Holcim Bétons (France) - Région Centre Est a organisé le jeudi 19 novembre 2009 une soirée portes ouvertes sur sa centrale à bétons de Feyzin afin de fêter avec ses clients l’obtention de la certification NF et de leur présenter sa gamme de bétons décoratifs Articimo®. | |
Holcim Bétons au Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales
Holcim France, November 19, 2009
| | Record d’affluence pour la 14ème édition du Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales.
55 302 visiteurs dont 70% d’élus et de décideurs territoriaux et 30% d’acteurs privés de la ville ont participé du 17 au 19 novembre au grand rendez-vous de l’achat public territorial. | |
La gamme Articimo® présente au Salon Aménago de Lille
Holcim France, November 17, 2009
| | La 5ème édition du Salon Aménago : le salon de l’aménagement intérieur et extérieur de la maison s’est déroulée du 7 au 15 novembre
derniers à Lille Grand Palais. | |
Media Release Third Quarter 2009
November 11, 2009
|
- Holcim reacted quickly and decisively to the macroeconomic environment:
- In markets with weak demand, capacity in all segments was shut down; approximately 10 million tonnes in the cement segment
- Fixed costs were reduced by CHF 573 million from January to September
- Net income like-for-like increased by 13.7 percent in the third quarter despite lower sales volumes
- Operating EBITDA margin increased to 25.8 percent in the third quarter
- Cash flow from operating activities significantly increased and free cash flow doubled
- The strategic expansion program with a focus on emerging markets continues as planned
- Acquisition in Australia strengthens Holcim in an attractive market
- The Group will start the new financial year from a strong position and grow again
| |
Acquisition of Cemex Australia successfully completed
October 01, 2009
| | After completion of the due diligence and the approval of the Australian authorities, Holcim has successfully completed the acquisition of Cemex Australia as per October 1, 2009. The new Group company, which now trades under the name Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd, is being fully consolidated as of that date. It continues to operate under the leadership of its proven management team. | |
Inauguration de l'atelier Holcim de Montreuil
Holcim France, September 30, 2009
| | Les 29 et 30 septembre ainsi que le 1er octobre, Holcim Bétons (France) – Région Ile de France/Normandie organise l’inauguration de
L’atelier Holcim de Montreuil sous la forme d’après midis à thème (sols, architecture, aménagements paysagers) de 15h à 18h. | |
Changes within the Executive Committee and Senior Management of Holcim Ltd
September 29, 2009
| | Ian Thackwray, currently CEO of Holcim Philippines, has been appointed a Member of the Executive Committee by the Board of Directors of Holcim Ltd. He will join the Execu-tive Committee at the beginning of 2010 and commence to make himself familiar with the regional responsibility of Executive Committee Member Tom Clough. With effect from July 1, 2010, he will succeed Tom Clough, who will be retiring. The area of responsibility spans the companies in East Asia, including China, the Philippines and Oceania and South and East Africa. | |
Salon de l’Habitat et du Bois à Epinal
Holcim France, September 21, 2009
| | Année de tous les records pour cette 30ème édition qui a enregistré une hausse de
fréquentation de 12 % avec plus de 60 000 visiteurs.55 302 visiteurs dont 70% d’élus et de décideurs territoriaux et 30% d’acteurs privés de la ville ont participé du 17 au 19 novembre au grand rendez-vous de l’achat public territorial. | |
|
|
E-mail
