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Holcim is expanding into the rapidly growing building materials market in Azerbaijan – decision to build a new kiln line
September 25, 2008 - Holcim, through its Group company Garadagh Cement, has been producing and distributing cement in Azerbaijan since 1999. The Garadagh cement plant is located some 35 kilometers west of the capital, Baku, and its four small kiln units produce around 1.1 million tonnes of cement for the fast growing building materials market. Over the last four years, consumption of cement has increased by more than 65 percent and reached 3.2 million tonnes in 2007. Further strong growth is expected in the coming years as a result of the robust housing construction activities and major public infrastructure projects.
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Holcim to Donate 123 Acres for Park and Agriculture Center
Holcim (US) Inc., September 24, 2008 - Holcim to Donate 123 Acres for Park and Agriculture Center Following City Council’s Unanimous Approval of Project
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Holcim sets benchmark in sustainability again
September 10, 2008 - For the fourth year in succession, Holcim has been named "Leader of the Industry" in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and once again acknowledged as the company with the best sustainability performance in the building materials industry.
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Holcim produces solid results despite the difficult economic environment and a strong increase in energy prices.
August 21, 2008 -
Development on a like-for-like basis*:
- Cement deliveries increased by 3 percent and ready-mix concrete volumes grew by 9.9 percent; sales of aggregates fell by 6.9 percent
- Net sales appreciated by 8.2 percent
- Operating EBITDA decreased by 0.9 percent
- Adjusted to a non-recurring capital gain and special dividend of CHF 1.3 billion in 2007, net income attributable to equity holders of Holcim Ltd increased by
2.6 percent
- Holcim expects in 2008 to match its excellent previous-year result on a like-for-like basis on the level of operating EBITDA
* The scope of consolidation has undergone substantial changes. Holcim South Africa and Egyptian Cement are no more included in the result for the first half of 2008. Another factor which has negatively impacted earnings is the strength of the Swiss franc. The changes in the scope of consolidation and currency translation effects need to be factored out of any comparisons with the corresponding period of the previous year.
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THREE HOLCIM (US) PLANTS EARN EPA’s ENERGY STAR
August 21, 2008 - Three Holcim (US) cement plants – Devil’s Slide in Morgan, Utah; Theodore in Theodore, Ala.; and Midlothian in Midlothian, Texas – have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance.
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HOLCIM (US) ANNOUNCES NEVADA MINING RIGHTS OPTION
July 23, 2008 - - Holcim (US) announced today it has acquired a long term lease option to the mining rights on a 1760-acre site located in Clark County, Nevada situated 40 miles east of Las Vegas. Holcim will soon begin the testing process to confirm the viability of the limestone reserves as raw material for cement production.
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HOLCIM TO CO-SPONSOR MASS IMPACT SYMPOSIUM
June 05, 2008 - Holcim (US) Inc. will co-sponsor the second session of Mass Impact, a two-part symposium addressing cities and climate change, on June 9. The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) and MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning will lead the symposium, which will examine “Energy and Mobility in the Green City.”
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Holcim to Sponsor Welcome Reception at AIA Convention
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The Group has achieved further organic growth. But the strong Swiss franc and expensive energy are having an impact.
May 06, 2008 -
- Group companies in South Africa and Egypt dropped out of the scope of consolidation; only like-for-like comparisons are meaningful
- Like-for-like cement and ready-mix concrete sales volumes increased by 4 percent and 11.7 percent respectively; aggregates sales reduced by 5.5 percent
- Like-for-like net sales appreciated by 7.4 percent
- Like-for-like operating EBITDA improved by 0.6 percent
- Net income attributable to equity holders of Holcim Ltd rose by 3.9 percent to CHF 370 million
- Internal operating EBITDA growth target for the full year 2008 remains unchanged
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Holcim (US) Trident Plant Exceeds One Million Hours Without a Lost Time Accident
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