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Holcim US Becomes a Member of Carbon Capture Coalition

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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The Carbon Capture Coalition Governance Board unanimously approved the membership of Holcim US, the nations leading cement and concrete building materials provider.

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  • The Carbon Capture Coalition Governance Board unanimously approved the membership of Holcim US, the nations leading cement and concrete building materials provider.
  • Being at the forefront of developing low carbon solutions requires continuous innovative thinking and partnerships, said Toufic Tabbara, Region Head North America, Holcim.
  • Holcim has made significant investments in the development of low carbon solutions and has been actively developing carbon capture feasibility studies.
  • As the worlds leading provider of building materials and solutions, Holcims commitment to deploying carbon management technologies is a perfect fit for the work of the Coalition, said Jessie Stolark, Public Policy & Member Relations Manager for the Carbon Capture Coalition.

Holcim US Transitions Illinois Facility to Low-Carbon Portland Limestone Cement

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its recent rebrand and continuing its commitment to building progress for people and the planet, Holcim US has announced that its Lafarge Joppa cement plant, located in Grand Chain, Illinois, has transitioned to OneCem Portland limestone cement (PLC) production.

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  • CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its recent rebrand and continuing its commitment to building progress for people and the planet, Holcim US has announced that its Lafarge Joppa cement plant, located in Grand Chain, Illinois, has transitioned to OneCem Portland limestone cement (PLC) production.
  • The announcement follows the successful transitions to the lower CO2-intensive product in its Texas, Missouri and Michigan facilities.
  • OneCem has been rigorously tested and proven to serve as an effective alternative for traditional Portland cement.
  • The high-performance blended material is manufactured with ten percent finely ground high-quality limestone, resulting in a ten percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of Portland cement.

Holcim to exit the Russian market

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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The Holcim Board of Directors has decided to initiate the process to exit the Russian market in line with the company's values to operate in the most responsible manner.

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  • The Holcim Board of Directors has decided to initiate the process to exit the Russian market in line with the company's values to operate in the most responsible manner.
  • This decision to divest the Russian business follows Holcim's previous announcement to suspend all capital investments in the market.
  • The Board thanks all Holcim colleagues who are mobilizing around the world alongside local NGOs to provide shelter, essential goods and medical supplies, as well as volunteering their time.
  • As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.

LafargeHolcim US and Legacy Brands Unite as Holcim US

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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LafargeHolcim in the United States today unveiled its new identity as Holcim US, uniting legacy brands and strengthening the companys purpose to build progress for people and the planet across the nation.

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  • LafargeHolcim in the United States today unveiled its new identity as Holcim US, uniting legacy brands and strengthening the companys purpose to build progress for people and the planet across the nation.
  • The Holcim US identity is inspired by our talented people, rich culture and commitment to building a sustainable future, said Jay Moreau, CEO of Holcim US Aggregates & Construction Materials.
  • With Holcim transitioning in the US, legacy market brands will enjoy a greater sense of unity and identity in their markets.
  • Holcim is the company behind some of the worlds most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge.

Holcim completes acquisition of Malarkey Roofing Products, expanding Solutions & Products

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Holcim completes acquisition of Malarkey Roofing Products, expanding Solutions & Products

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  • Holcim completes acquisition of Malarkey Roofing Products, expanding Solutions & Products
    Holcim completed the acquisition of Malarkey Roofing Products, a double-digit growth engine in the US residential roofing market, with projected 2022 net sales of USD 600 million and EBITDA of USD 120 million.
  • This milestone acquisition is a significant step for Holcim to achieve USD 4 billion Net Sales in roofing by 2025, while accelerating the expansion of Solutions & Products.
  • Malarkey Roofing Products was founded by Herbert Malarkey in 1956 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
  • Holcim is the company behind some of the world's most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim, Lafarge and Malarkey Roofing Products.

Holcim-ENGIE-INSA Lyon partner to develop breakthrough energy storage solution

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Holcim is developing a breakthrough energy storage technology together with INSA Lyon and ENGIE's Corporate Research Center, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN, to serve as an alternative to batteries.

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  • Holcim is developing a breakthrough energy storage technology together with INSA Lyon and ENGIE's Corporate Research Center, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN, to serve as an alternative to batteries.
  • The solution is based on cement hydration, storing heat as energy and releasing it when needed in an infinitely repeatable cycle.
  • With this collaboration we are moving energy storage forward, opening up a new range of solutions based on materials that are local and recyclable."
  • Holcim and its partners will investigate how to efficiently integrate this solution into a heating network as well as the broader energy infrastructure.

Stratodesk Edge Channel Program Fuels Record Growth as End User Computing Demand Skyrockets

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Stratodesk , the leading global EUC innovator of managed endpoint software, announced record-breaking revenue growth in 2021 driven by demand for Stratodesk EUC endpoint software.

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  • Stratodesk , the leading global EUC innovator of managed endpoint software, announced record-breaking revenue growth in 2021 driven by demand for Stratodesk EUC endpoint software.
  • As a channel-focused company, Stratodesk relies on its partner relationships to reach new EUC and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) customers and increase profitability.
  • The Stratodesk Edge partner program enables leading resellers, solution providers and distributors to deliver the most advanced EUC endpoint solution to joint customers around the world.
  • Stratodesk partners enjoy large margin share, repeat revenue with flexible licensing options - all key reasons why partners migrate from other vendors to Stratodesk.

Holcim's Accelerator challenges startups to accelerate sustainable construction

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Enrollment is open until March 27, with 6-month program running from May to November 2022

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  • Enrollment is open until March 27, with 6-month program running from May to November 2022
    The third edition of Holcim's Startup Accelerator Program kicks off today, challenging startups to accelerate sustainable construction with disruptive solutions.
  • Startups from around the world are invited to apply to one of nine Accelerator challenges, ranging from circular construction to green building solutions.
  • New partners to this year's edition include France-based construction company Bouygues Construction and leading UK engineering consultancy firm Mott MacDonald.
  • Jan Jenisch, CEO Holcim: 'At Holcim we work with hundreds of startups around the world to accelerate innovation for sustainable construction.

Holcim and Eni explore breakthrough carbon capture storage and utilization technology

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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Holcim partners with Eni to advance its carbon capture portfolio, repurposing CO2 from its operations into its green cement.

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  • Holcim partners with Eni to advance its carbon capture portfolio, repurposing CO2 from its operations into its green cement.
  • As a world leading energy company, Eni is putting its carbon capture and mineralization expertise to work to store CO2into olivine, a widely available mineral.
  • Holcim and Eni's global operations, combined with olivine's broad availability worldwide, would make this Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) solution highly scalable.
  • This technology allows us to accelerate on our path towards decarbonization, by providing a suitable solution for the hard-to-abate sectors".

Holcim divests cement business in Northern Ireland

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Holcim sold its cement business in Northern Ireland to Cookstown Cement Ltd for an Enterprise Value of CHF 70 million, covering a production capacity of 450,000 tons.

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  • Holcim sold its cement business in Northern Ireland to Cookstown Cement Ltd for an Enterprise Value of CHF 70 million, covering a production capacity of 450,000 tons.
  • Cookstown Cement Ltd is a newly founded local construction company, established by a longstanding business partner of Holcim.
  • With Cookstown Cement Ltd, we are pleased to have found a strategic and trusted owner for the business, better positioned to continue investing in its long term growth.
  • 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.