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The Akermann interview

05 December 2011, Published under Cement News

Markus Akermann, CEO of Holcim Holcim is the world’s largest international cement producer, achieving worldwide sales of 136Mt in 2010. In his interview with ICR, Markus Akermann, Chief Executive Officer of Holcim Group, discusses a range of topical issues ranging from the challenges of dealing with the aftermath of the global financial crisis to the group’s recent performance, and future strategies for growth and development. Navigating the financial crisis ICR: The last...

Corporate profile – Holcim

24 October 2011, Published under Cement News

Holcim’s turnover advanced 2.5 per cent to CHF21,653m and 12.5 per cent in euro terms to €15,691m in 2010. The Asia-Pacific region represented 35.3 per cent of group turnover, against 29.3 per cent for Europe, 15.5 per cent for Latin America, 14.6 per cent for North America and 14.6 per cent and 4.9 per cent for Africa/Middle East. Cement shipments from the 156 plants increased 3.6 per cent to 136.7Mt and that of other binders 17.1 per cent to 4.1Mt. Holcim is cement market leader in India, ...