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LafargeHolcim is already working on synergy acceleration activities, expecting CHF100 million synergies by year-end.
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LafargeHolcim is already working on synergy acceleration activities, expecting CHF100 million synergies by year-end.

Cement volumes were down 3% in 2Q15, while 1H15 EBITDA was up 6% thanks to favourable exchange rates.

Holcim’s 1H15 results were affected by lower than expected demand in a mixed global economic environment.

In the group’s report on its 2Q15 results, HeidelbergCement announces increases in revenue and operating income and a decrease in net debt.

More details on the acquisition of Italian cement company Italcementi by HeidelbergCement, which will make HeidelbergCement the world’s second biggest cement producer.

German cement company HeidelbergCement has announced that it will acquire a 45% shareholding in Italian cement producer, Italcementi.

After concerns were raised by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association and other groups, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has revised its workplace guidelines.

By mid-July, the Eurocement-owned company had produced more than 77 million t of cement since start-up in 1961.

Seventeen of Vicat’s aggregate sites in France have measured highly in terms of environmental performance.

Jerry Carrier of Glen-Gery Corporation has received an Award of Merit for his contributions to ASTM masonry standards.

Weak demand and poor sales prices led to a decline in 2Q15 net profit after tax.

In partnership with The Crown Estate, the British Marine Aggregate Producers Association has published regional brochures for the marine aggregate sector.