Media Releases

Media release on third quarter 2011

• Better results in third quarter and organic growth in four of the five Group regions
• Higher sales volumes in cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete over nine months and in the third quarter
• Latin America and Asia/Pacific on growth path
• Europe and North America lack key stimuli
• As of end of September, operating EBITDA impacted by CHF 458 million, due to the strong Swiss franc
• Declining operating EBITDA as per end of September due to cost increases which could not yet be passed on completely to sales prices
• For the current financial year, Holcim expects a like-for-like operating EBITDA that will be close to last year’s level

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Holcim Weston Project on hold

In light of the uncertainty created by the current global economic environment further consideration of Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd’s Weston Plant Project is now not expected before late next year.

 

“We appreciate the ongoing support of staff, the local communities and other stakeholders for our...

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Media release on 1st half results 2011

• Solid demand for building materials in the emerging markets
• Volume growth also in Europe, mixed development in North America
• Rising sales volumes in all segments
• Swiss franc and cost pressure from energy and raw materials weighed on results
• Decline in operating EBITDA, but higher net income attributable to shareholders of Holcim Ltd
• Holcim expands cement capacity in growth market Brazil

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Safety award for local quarry

Hastings Quarry at Fern Hill has won a coveted industry award for safety.

 

At the combined Institute of Quarrying / Aggregate & Quarry Association Conference held in Rotorua last week, Hastings Quarry won the Winstone Aggregates Safety Award

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Holcim Seeks Expressions of Interest

A further progress step in the decision making process on the proposed Weston cement plant has prompted Holcim New Zealand to outline to the market what would be required if the project goes ahead.

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