LafargeHolcim appoints new Group Head of R&D

LafargeHolcim announces the appointment of Heike Faulhammer (50) as Group Head of Research & Development, effective July 1, 2017.

Heike Faulhammer joins LafargeHolcim from Arkema, one of France’s leading chemicals producers, where she has spent 20 years in research, production, product innovation-related functions and sustainable development. In particular, she acted as a Director at Arkema’s global R&D center in Lacq, southwest France. Heike Faulhammer graduated from the University of Freiburg (Germany) and holds a PhD in Chemistry.

As Head of R&D, Heike Faulhammer will be based at the global R&D centre near Lyon, France. With 200 engineers and technicians from more than 20 nationalities, the centre creates innovative solutions to address the needs of the construction industry.

 Most recently LafargeHolcim announced the launch of Airium™ which was developed and patented by the global R&D centre in Lyon. Airium™ is a mineral insulating foam that improves energy efficiency for buildings, from floor to ceiling.