(IN BRIEF) Holcim has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Xella, a European leader in sustainable walling systems, in a deal valued at EUR 1.85 billion. Xella, which operates across 21 countries with more than 4,000 employees, offers premium … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, blue.sprint, Building Companion, building solutions, construction materials, digital construction, Duisburg, EBITDA, EPS, Europe, Germany, Hebel, holcim, Holcim Expands European Footprint with EUR 1.85 Billion Acquisition of Xella, Miljan Gutovic, Multipor, NextGen Growth 2030, ROIC, Silka, sustainability, sustainable construction, synergy, walling systems, Xella, Xella Acquisition Marks Major Step in Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 Strategy, Ytong
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has announced that Bruno Blin will step down as President of Renault Trucks and member of the Group Executive Board after ten years, effective November 1, 2025. Blin, who played a central role in strengthening Renault … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Antoine Duclaux, Bruno Blin, Executive Board, holcim, international markets, leadership change, Martin Lundstedt, November 2025, profitability, Renault Trucks, sustainable transport, trucking industry, Volvo announces leadership transition at Renault Trucks as Bruno Blin steps down after ten years, Volvo Group, Volvo Group announces leadership change at Renault Trucks as Bruno Blin steps down, Volvo Group names Antoine Duclaux as successor to Bruno Blin at Renault Trucks
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has concluded the first year of customer trials for the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, with five prototypes covering more than 225,000 kilometers across Germany in operations with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS Inovyn, and Wiedmann & Winz. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AIR PRODUCTS, Amazon, cellcentric, Daimler truck, fuel cell trucks, holcim, hydrogen refueling, hydrogen trucks, INEOS Inovyn, Logistics Operations, Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, Michael Scheib, sustainable transport, Wiedmann & Winz, Woerth plant, zero-emission trucking
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has spun off Amrize via a dividend-in-kind distribution (one Amrize share per Holcim share as of June 20, 2025), creating two standalone, publicly traded companies. CEO Miljan Gutovic praised the workforce for the smooth execution and underscored … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Amrize, AMRZ, Australia, building solutions, dividend in-kind, energy-efficient systems, Europe, growth-focused capital allocation, high-performance concrete, holcim, Jan Jenisch, June 20 2025, Latin America, Miljan Gutovic, New York Stock Exchange, NextGen Growth 2030, North Africa, public listing, SIX Swiss Exchange, spin-off, strategic focus, sustainable construction, value-accretive M&A
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has officially launched the OLYMPUS project at its Milaki plant in Greece, aiming to produce 2 million tons of near-zero cement annually starting in 2029. With a EUR 400 million investment, the project is supported by a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Air Liquide, carbon capture, Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, economic development, Employment, EU Clean Industrial Deal, EU Emissions Trading System, EU Innovation Fund, Greece, holcim, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Miljan Gutovic, near-zero cement, OLYMPUS project, partnership, sustainability, sustainable building, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) Holcim and Alejandro Aravena’s ELEMENTAL firm present a pioneering biochar technology at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The collaboration highlights the use of biochar-enhanced concrete to create sustainable carbon sink buildings, addressing the housing crisis with environmentally friendly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Alejandro Aravena, Basic Services Unit, biochar technology, carbon sink, Circularity, CO2 reduction, decarbonization, ECOCycle, ECOPact, ECOPlanet, Elemental, holcim, housing crisis, incremental design, INNOVATION, net-zero, partnership, recycled aggregates, sustainability, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has acquired Compañía Minera Luren, a leading Peruvian producer of specialty building materials with 377 employees, to enhance its product portfolio and accelerate expansion in Latin America. Known for its energy-efficient walling systems that combine advanced insulation … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 377 employees, acquisition, Compañía Minera Luren, energy-efficient walling systems, family-owned business, GROWTH, holcim, insulation, integrated construction solutions, Latin America, Oliver Osswald, partnership, PERU, specialty building solutions, specialty mortars, sustainability, sustainable building materials
(IN BRIEF) Amrize is set to host its Investor Day in New York today at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, where it will outline its business strategy, growth plans, and mid-term financial targets as it prepares for its planned U.S. listing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged acquisitions, Amrize, bridge loan, building solutions, CAGR, capital allocation, Commercial, construction market, credit facility, distribution, Form 10 Registration Statement, Free cash flow, H1 2025, holcim, infrastructure, inorganic growth, Investor Day, logistics, mid-term financial targets, mineral reserves, New York, North American market, operational footprint, organic growth, residential, U.S. listing, value creation
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has taken a significant step towards the planned spin-off of its North American business, Amrize, by appointing its future executive leadership team. This newly designated team includes seasoned leaders from Holcim alongside industry experts from top U.S. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Amrize, customer-centricity, Denise Singleton, Executive Leadership Team, GROWTH, holcim, Ian Johnston, Industry expertise, Jaime Hill, Jake Gosa, Jan Jenisch, Mario Gross, Nollaig Forrest, North American market, North American spin-off, Operational Excellence, Roald Brouwer, Sam Poletti, Steve Clark
(IN BRIEF) The CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 in Cologne will celebrate the innovative spirit of the CCU industry by presenting the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” award to six groundbreaking technologies. The award highlights solutions that transform CO₂ into … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025, carbon capture, carbon nanotubes, CCU, circular carbon economy, CO₂ Utilisation, CO₂ Value Europe, CO₂-based Fuels, Direct Air Capture, eChemicles, electrolysis, Enviro Ambient, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, GIG Karasek, graphite, green methanol, holcim, non-isocyanate polyurethane, nova-Institute, Oxylus Energy, renewable energy, Skytree, sustainable fuels, TNO, UP Catalyst, Yncoris
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has filed the Form 10 Registration Statement for its North American business, Amrize, with the SEC, marking a significant step in the planned spin-off of Amrize. Upon completion, Amrize will be North America’s largest building solutions company, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged $2 trillion construction industry, Adjusted EBITDA, aggregates, Amrize, building envelope, building materials, building solutions, carve-out basis, Cement, construction markets, ELEVATE, financial statements, Form 10 Registration Statement, holcim, insulation, Investor Day, Jan Jenisch, market-leading brands, New York City, North America, OneCem, pro forma financial information, production and distribution facilities, Ready-mix concrete, revenue, roofing, SEC, SEC approval, shareholder approval, spin-off, U.S. GAAP
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has announced its next steps in preparing for the spin-off of its North American business, including the designation of the new Board of Directors. The 10-member Board will become official following shareholder and regulatory approvals, expected by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3M Company, ABB, Alstom Group, appointment, BlueLinx Holdings Inc., CH2M HILL, Chairman, construction, Cristina A. Wilbur, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Delta Air Lines, Dwight Gibson, EG&G, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Farmers Group, financial services, GEA Group AG, Genpact Limited, Gilbane Building Company, Governance, holcim, Holli Ladhani, Inc., independent directors, Industrial Operations, interface, Jan Jenisch, Jürg Oleas, Katja Roth Pellanda, leadership, Manufacturing, McDermott International, Michael E. McKelvy, Nicholas Gangestad, North American market, Novartis AG, Nucor Corporation, PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, Pritzker Private Capital, Quanta Services, regulatory approvals, Robert S. Rivkin, Roche, Rockwater Energy Solutions, Rockwell Automation, Select Energy Services, shareholder approvals, Sonoco Products Company, stakeholders, The Cato Corporation, Theresa Drew, United Airlines, Zurich Insurance, Zurich Italy Bank
(IN BRIEF) Holcim plans to fully separate its North American business through a 100% spin-off, listing it on the New York Stock Exchange and reporting under US GAAP, with an additional listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange for European investors. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, Switzerland
Tagged 100% spin-off, Annual General Meeting, building solutions, ECOCycle, ECOPact, ECOPlanet, ELEVATE, EUROPEAN INVESTORS, growth opportunities, holcim, INNOVATION, May 14 2025, mid-2025, New York Stock Exchange, North American business, NYSE, regulatory approvals, shareholder approval, SIX Swiss Exchange, sustainability, US GAAP, US market
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has agreed to sell its 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement Ltd for an equity value of USD 1 billion. The transaction, aimed at streamlining Holcim’s portfolio, is expected to close in 2025, pending … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim is accelerating its adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its global manufacturing network, with plans to implement AI at over 100 plants worldwide by 2028. Already operational at 45 sites to predict and prevent failures, Holcim aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has acquired the Cand-Landi Group, a Swiss company known for its recycling, waste management, aggregates, and ready-mix operations, to boost decarbonization and circular construction efforts. With CHF 70 million in net sales and 250 employees, Cand-Landi will … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged 250 employees, aggregates, alternative fuels, alternative raw materials, Cand-Landi Group, circular construction, construction demolition materials, decarbonization, Eclépens plant, holcim, Miljan Gutovic, ready-mix, recycling, Switzerland, waste management
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global leader in sustainable construction materials, recently acquired Land Recovery, a UK-based supplier specializing in recycled construction materials, as part of its commitment to circular construction practices. This strategic move aligns with Holcim’s goal to recycle … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global leader in building solutions, announced its first-quarter 2024 results, showcasing strong growth and strategic expansion. Despite challenges, the company reported a net sales increase of 3.4% in local currency, with recurring EBIT growth of 17.1%. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Financial, holcim, investment, Jan Jenisch
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking ceremony in Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, marked the official start of construction for one of the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plants. Notable attendees included Dr. Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Andreas X. Müller, Carbon-Neutral Cement, Daniel Günther, Dr. Cetin Nazikkol, Dr. Robert Habeck, holcim, Innovative Plant, Lägerdorf, partnership, sustainability, Thorsten Hahn, ThyssenKrupp, “pure oxyfuel” technology
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has announced the agenda for its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for May 8th at Bossard Arena in Zug, Switzerland. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend increase of 12% to CHF 2.80 per registered share … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged 2024 AGM, appointment, Catrin Hinkel, Financial, holcim, investment, Jan Jenisch, leadership, Michael H. McGarry, Miljan Gutovic
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