La Société ivoirienne de ciments et matériaux (Socimat) is changing its name to LafargeHolcim Côte d’Ivoire.
“Resolutely committed to continuous satisfaction of its customers and partners, Socimat begins an important and decisive turning point in its 64-year history,” the company said in a statement.

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