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Saint-Gobain and Cementos Argos create joint venture

10 December 2021, Published under Cement News

Saint-Gobain and Cementos Argos have entered a joint venture agreement to develop mortar solutions.  The partnership will combine Saint-Gobain’s mortar technology with Argos’ strong leadership and local presence. The aim is to offer a wide range of solutions across Colombia to accelerate the evolution of the construction market towards a more professional and sustainable future, creating employment and long-term value for all stakeholders.   This project will strengthen the leadership...

Saint-Gobain completes Chryso acquisition

04 October 2021, Published under Cement News

Saint-Gobain has confirmed that it has closed the acquisition of Chryso. The acquisition will see Saint-Gobain enter the concrete formulation market and chemical additives for the reduction of CO 2 emissions in the cement and construction sectors. Chryso has achieved revenues of EUR400m and EBITDA of around EUR85m. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain, commented: "The acquisition of Chryso is fully in line with our strategic vision of Saint-Gobain as a world leader in sustainable construct...

USA: Saint-Gobain sells Its fibre cement business

20 December 2013, Published under Cement News

Saint-Gobain has signed an agreement for the sale of its US-based Fibre Cement business to Plycem USA, a subsidiary of Elementia of Mexico in which Lafarge holds 47 per cent of shares in its 2Mta Cementos Fortaleza plant. This business is part of Saint-Gobain's Exterior Products activity of the construction products segment. It manufactures and sells fibre cement siding, trim and accessory products for the US and Canadian residential and commercial construction markets. The business employs...