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Strong start to the year Net Sales of CHF 5,586 million, up +3.4% in local currency Over-proportional growth in recurring EBIT of +17.1% in local currency and +7.8% in Swiss franc Profitable growth continues in 2024 with recurring EBIT margin...

Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) are pivotal in the efforts to decarbonize the construction industry, which is a significant source of carbon emissions globally. In Morocco, the use of SCMs such as fly ash, pozzolan, and slag is increasingly recognized not...

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 2.80 per registered share, up 12% following record 2023 performance The Board of Directors proposes Jan Jenisch for re-election as Chairman Catrin Hinkel and Michael H. McGarry proposed as new independent...

The refinancing agreement extends the final maturity of existing €450 million Term Loan to 2029 and increases facility size by €300 million through a new Revolving Credit Facility maturing in 2028. Six new lenders joined the syndicated credit agreement, supporting...

Massimiliano Riva, Principal, Green Climate Fund and Sustainability Lead (acting), Equity Funds and Specialized Green Financial Product, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) presents Low carbon pathways and green financial products [for the cement and concrete sector] at the upcoming Cementitious Materials International...

Cementitious Materials International Congress 2024 Program Line-up – Subject to change –  Day 1: April 18, 2024   9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration   10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Opening Remarks | Beatrice Ene, Managing Director & Head of...

The company made progress toward its 2030 decarbonization targets with an increase in the use of alternative fuels and new materials to replace clinker in cement production, and investments in renewable energy  In 2023, Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and...

Heidelberg Materials France plans a restructuring that would result in the closure of sites in Beffes (Cher) and Villiers-au-Bouin (Indre-et-Loire) Restructuring follows a stronger alignment towards low-carbon products and a significant decline in cement sales in France Heidelberg Materials has...

Holcim proposes Catrin Hinkel, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Switzerland, for election to its Board of Directors. She will stand for election alongside nominee Michael H. McGarry at Holcim’s Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2024. All other members are...

Cemex presented today its 2023 Integrated Report, titled “Setting the Pace”, in which it provides an analysis of its strategic vision, operational performance, and value creation in a year in which it continued to set EBITDA and decarbonization records. In...