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    Holcim has been part of the New Zealand building and construction industry for more than 130 years. The milestones in our proud history are featured below. 

     
    • holcimnz history 2016

      2016

      New cement terminals open in Timaru and Auckland as Westport cement plant is decommissioned.

    • holcimnz history 2015

      2015

      Holcim New Zealand became part of the regional Holcim Australia and New Zealand business. Lime manufacturing business was divested.

    • holcimnz history 2002a

      2002

      The name Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd was adopted and the company rebranded throughout New Zealand.

    • holcimnz history 1999

      1999

      Holcim moved to 100% ownership.

    • holcimnz history 1988

      1988

      Company celebrated 100 years of operations and changed its name to Milburn New Zealand Ltd.

    • holcimnz history 1980

      1980s

      Company diversified into concrete operations, including a joint venture with Allied Concrete.

    • holcimnz history 1971

      1971

      Holcim (then known as “Holderbank Financière Glaris”), a Swiss company acquired 42% of New Zealand Cement Holdings Ltd.

    • holcimnz history 1963

      1963

      Milburn and New Zealand Cement Company merged to form New Zealand Cement Holdings Ltd.

    • holcimnz history 1958

      1958

      New Zealand Cement Company commenced operating a new cement plant at Westport to meet growing demand.

    • holcimnz history 1888

      1888

      The company’s involvement in the New Zealand building industry begins when the Milburn Lime & Cement Company was incorporated in Otago.