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Holcim launches the Circular Explorer in Manila Bay to preserve marine ecosystems in the Philippines

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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The first-of-its-kind 100% solar powered catamaran, the Circular Explorer is designed to recover up to four tons of plastic waste per day to preserve vital marine ecosystems in a sustainable way.

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  • The first-of-its-kind 100% solar powered catamaran, the Circular Explorer is designed to recover up to four tons of plastic waste per day to preserve vital marine ecosystems in a sustainable way.
  • The Circular Explorer is a platform to empower communities to join us to shift gears toward circular living.
  • Scientific initiatives, such as the one supported by Holcim with its Circular Explorer, are a significant contribution to these endeavors.
  • Horia Adrian, President & CEO, Holcim Philippines: The Circular Explorer is a symbol of Holcims commitment to sustainability.

Holcim to acquire Cantillana expanding Solutions & Products

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Miljan Gutovic, Region Head Europe Middle East Africa: I am excited to add Cantillana to the Holcim family as another step in our expansion of Solutions & Products, advancing Strategy 2025 Accelerating Green Growth.

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  • Miljan Gutovic, Region Head Europe Middle East Africa: I am excited to add Cantillana to the Holcim family as another step in our expansion of Solutions & Products, advancing Strategy 2025 Accelerating Green Growth.
  • This addition strengthens our presence in Europe even further, especially in building renovation and energy efficiency solutions.
  • Holcim is the company behind some of the worlds most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Geocycle, Holcim, Lafarge and Malarkey Roofing Products.
  • Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Holcim acquires quarry and asphalt business from Mathers Group in Eastern Canada

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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Largest crushed stone producer in Quebec, adding aggregates and paving capacity in strategic East Canada region

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  • Largest crushed stone producer in Quebec, adding aggregates and paving capacity in strategic East Canada region
    Holcim has acquired the quarry and asphalt businesses of Mathers Group Inc. in Quebec, Canada, including Carrire St-Eustache Lte and Pavage St-Eustache Lte.
  • This acquisition will expand the Holcim Groups footprint in the dynamic Quebec market, where infrastructure investment is projected to drive high growth across the Eastern Canada region.
  • All of the Mathers Groups quarry and asphalt assets along with its 80 employees will become part of Holcim Group.
  • I warmly welcome all Mathers employees into the Holcim family to unleash our next era of growth together.

Pyridine & Pyridine Derivatives Market Forecast to 2027: Increasing Adoption of Agrochemicals in Developing Countries Driving 6.7% Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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The Pyridine & pyridine derivatives market is expected to grow from USD 701 million in 2022 to USD 940 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 6.1%, between 2022 and 2027.

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  • The Pyridine & pyridine derivatives market is expected to grow from USD 701 million in 2022 to USD 940 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 6.1%, between 2022 and 2027.
  • The Pyridine & pyridine derivatives market depends heavily on the performance of Agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, latex, food, electronics, and other industries.
  • APAC is the fastest-growing Pyridine & pyridine derivatives market worldwide.
  • The Asia Pacific is a promising market and is expected to be the same during the forecast period.

Holcim US Partners with Parsable to Strengthen Environmental Compliance Program

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Holcim US has joined forces with Parsable to deploy the company's Connected Worker software for environmental compliance at more than 350 U.S. Holcim sites.

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  • CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Holcim US has joined forces with Parsable to deploy the company's Connected Worker software for environmental compliance at more than 350 U.S. Holcim sites.
  • Every Holcim site operates within permits granted by Federal and State environmental organizations' regulations for environmental emissions.
  • The Connected Worker technology enables the company to capture, record and analyze environmental work data in near real time, ultimately decreasing compliance deviations and improving environmental performance.
  • "Our goal is to enhance our environmental compliance program and eliminate potential errors associated with lost or missing inspection data," said Jim Carroll, director, Environment & Land, Holcim US.

Holcim to acquire SES roofing and insulation business

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire SES Foam LLC, the biggest independent spray foam insulation company in the US with 2022 (est.)

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  • Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire SES Foam LLC, the biggest independent spray foam insulation company in the US with 2022 (est.)
  • This transaction adds to Holcims recent acquisitions, from Firestone Building Products to Malarkey, taking its Proforma 2022 Net Sales in roofing and insulation business to USD 3.5 billion.
  • SES has a proven track record of growth and innovation in thermal insulation with a focus on more sustainable solutions, making them highly complementary to our roofing and insulation business.
  • Holcim is the company behind some of the worlds most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Geocycle, Holcim, Lafarge and Malarkey Roofing Products.

Holcim North America to Scale Up Mineralization Technology, Leading Industry Transition to Net Zero

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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TORONTO and CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Holcim North America announced a financial investment in Blue Planet Systems Corporation, to support the development and commercialization of their mineralization technology. Blue Planet's novel process sequesters carbon emissions into aggregate that can make concrete carbon-negative. Each tonne of Blue Planet's aggregate can mineralize up to 440 kg of CO2, preventing it from emitting into the atmosphere. 

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  • Each tonne of Blue Planet's aggregate can mineralize up to 440 kg of CO2, preventing it from emitting into the atmosphere.
  • "Being at the forefront of driving sustainable actions in our industry requires continuous innovation and partnerships," said Toufic Tabbara, Region Head, North America.
  • About Lafarge Canada Inc.Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, Holcim.
  • With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.

Holcim North America to Scale up Mineralization Technology Leading Industry Transition to Net Zero

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Today, Holcim North America announced a financial investment in Blue Planet Systems Corporation, to support the development and commercialization of their mineralization technology.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Holcim North America announced a financial investment in Blue Planet Systems Corporation, to support the development and commercialization of their mineralization technology.
  • This investment represents another significant step toward making Holcim the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
  • Being at the forefront of driving sustainable actions in our industry requires continuous innovation and partnerships, said Toufic Tabbara, Region Head, North America.
  • With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.

New Report from Comcast Advertising Finds Optimal Balance for TV and Streaming Advertising, Including Significant Portion Dedicated to Streaming

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Today, Comcast Advertising released a new, cross-industry report titled The Comcast Advertising Report 2022: Actionable Insights for the Modern TV Advertiser.

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  • Today, Comcast Advertising released a new, cross-industry report titled The Comcast Advertising Report 2022: Actionable Insights for the Modern TV Advertiser.
  • Comcast Advertising, the advertising division of Comcast Cable, is comprised of Effectv, its advertising sales division, and FreeWheel, its media and technology arm.
  • The TV advertising landscape is incredibly complex now, and there are more players in the space than ever, said Marcien Jenckes, Managing Director, Comcast Advertising.
  • Based on a study of more than 20,000 campaigns, Comcast Advertising recommends that advertisers allocate 20-30% of their TV budget towards streaming advertising, and the rest to traditional TV.

Holcim credit rating upgraded by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Holcims rating has been upgraded by Moody's to Baa1 outlook stable on 1 June 2022.

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  • Holcims rating has been upgraded by Moody's to Baa1 outlook stable on 1 June 2022.
  • This follows Standard & Poor's increase in Holcim's rating to BBB+ outlook stable on 25 March 2022.
  • In its announcement, Moodys stated that its rating action reflects Holcim's solid operating performance in 2021 that continued in the first quarter 2022.
  • In its Q1 2022 Trading Update, Holcim upgraded its net sales growth guidance to at least 8% on a like-for-like basis and at least 10% in Swiss francs.