Rapperswil-Jona

Sensirion Holding AG: Annual General Meeting approves all proposals

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Monday, May 15, 2023

At the annual general meeting on 15 May 2023 in Rapperswil-Jona, the shareholders of Sensirion Holding AG were informed about the results of the Sensirion group for the financial year 2022, which were based on diversified sales growth in all end markets.

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  • At the annual general meeting on 15 May 2023 in Rapperswil-Jona, the shareholders of Sensirion Holding AG were informed about the results of the Sensirion group for the financial year 2022, which were based on diversified sales growth in all end markets.
  • The shareholders approved all proposals of the Board of Directors.
  • A total of 10’483’827 votes were represented at the annual general meeting of Sensirion Holding AG on 15 May 2023, representing 67.14% of the share capital.
  • The shareholders approved the management report, the annual financial statements and the consolidated financial statements for 2022 and approved the proposed appropriation of the balance sheet result.

EQS-News: Holcim delivers on expansion of Firestone Building Products business in Latin America

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Monday, July 5, 2021

Expansion to continue in 2021 in Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina, leveraging company's 2,600-strong Disensa network

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  • Expansion to continue in 2021 in Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina, leveraging company's 2,600-strong Disensa network
    Following the acquisition of Firestone Building Products in April 2021, Holcim Mexico has introduced Holcim GacoFlex TechoProtec line of products.
  • Jamie Gentoso, Global Head of Solutions & Products: 'Our goal is to continue to globalize Firestone Building Products business through Holcim's extensive footprint and leading market positions around the world.
  • Oliver Osswald, Region Head Latin America & Trading: 'Our team was quick to see the potential of Firestone Building Products and the opportunity to connect this to the Holcim GacoFlex line of products.
  • The roofing business will be a cornerstone in the Solutions & Products business segment in Latin America and Holcim globally.

Toufic Tabbara Named New CEO of Cement at LafargeHolcim in the United States

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Today, LafargeHolcim in the United States announced the appointment of Toufic Tabbara as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of US Cement operations.

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  • Today, LafargeHolcim in the United States announced the appointment of Toufic Tabbara as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of US Cement operations.
  • Mr. Tabbara joined LafargeHolcim in 1998, beginning his career in the gypsum division, followed by roles in ready mix, asphalt and construction operations in the United States and Canada.
  • In 2012, he was named Country CEO for Jordan, responsible for ready mix operations, two cement plants and one grinding plant.
  • In the United States, LafargeHolcim companies include close to 350 sites in 43 states and employ 7,000 people.

Simple and Sustainable Solutions at Lafarge Canada

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Monday, April 12, 2021

b'As a founding member of the City of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Climate Leaders program, Lafarge Canada Inc. (Lafarge) is optimistic about the reality of a low carbon future.

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  • b'As a founding member of the City of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Climate Leaders program, Lafarge Canada Inc. (Lafarge) is optimistic about the reality of a low carbon future.
  • Under the umbrella of the City of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s climate initiative programs, Lafarge developed a greenhouse gas inventory baseline and set clear and achievable reduction targets.
  • Lafarge has taken that step and hit the ground running.\nLafarge is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, LafargeHolcim.
  • With 6,000 employees and 350 sites across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities.

WoHo Raises $4.5 Million in Seed Funding, led by The Engine, to Transform the Design and Construction of Resilient Living and Working Spaces

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

The company integrates architecture, engineering and construction into a single, streamlined platform to quickly design and construct high quality buildings.

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  • The company integrates architecture, engineering and construction into a single, streamlined platform to quickly design and construct high quality buildings.
  • WoHos systems reinvent reinforced concrete technology and building performance, serving as competitive solutions for low-to-high-rise construction.
  • WoHo also announced a partnership with LafargeHolcim in the United States , which shares a commitment to push the boundaries of green construction.
  • WoHo is conducting its first pilot at WoHo Lab in Madrid and plans to build one in Boston in early 2021.

LafargeHolcim in the US Introduces ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete in the United States

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Were excited to bring ECOPact to the United States and help drive much-needed change in the industry, said Jay Moreau, CEO of US Aggregates and Construction Materials for LafargeHolcim.

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  • Were excited to bring ECOPact to the United States and help drive much-needed change in the industry, said Jay Moreau, CEO of US Aggregates and Construction Materials for LafargeHolcim.
  • ECOPact is sold at a range of low-carbon levels, from 30% to 100% less carbon emissions compared to ordinary (CEM1) concrete.
  • In the United States, the LafargeHolcim family of low-carbon products and solutions includes a wide portfolio of low-carbon concrete, low-clinker cements, recycled aggregates and services that promote sustainability.
  • In the United States, LafargeHolcim companies include close to 350 sites in 43 states and employ 7,000 people.

LafargeHolcim Adopts New Environmental Product Declarations for Cement and Concrete Materials

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

LafargeHolcim in the US today announced a new program to bring greater transparency to its carbon footprint through the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

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  • LafargeHolcim in the US today announced a new program to bring greater transparency to its carbon footprint through the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
  • These declarations, much like nutritional labels, detail the environmental impact of building materials.
  • These new EPDs also push us to continue innovating as we consider the next generation of building materials.
  • LafargeHolcim is the global leader in building materials and solutions, and active in four business segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products.

LafargeHolcim Invests in Building the Workforce of Tomorrow

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

This is an important benefit for our employees, and we cherish this opportunity to help support them and their families.

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  • This is an important benefit for our employees, and we cherish this opportunity to help support them and their families.
  • Since then, the scholarship program has been expanded to include children of employees of all LafargeHolcim companies in the US.
  • LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions company.
  • In the United States, LafargeHolcim companies include close to 350 sites in 43 states and employ 7,000 people.

Shea Concrete Products Hosts Technical Engineering Seminar #11 With Record Attendance And 16-Professional Credit Hours Offered To Attendees

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Monday, March 9, 2020

Shea Concrete also offered guests a tour of their precast concrete manufacturing facility and headquarters.

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  • Shea Concrete also offered guests a tour of their precast concrete manufacturing facility and headquarters.
  • Because this seminar was offered at no cost to attendees, Shea Concrete prides the seminar for its big return-on-investment for those in attendance.
  • "For me, it's a pleasure to participate in Shea Concrete Products Technical Engineering Seminars," said Brian Barry, Technical Service Engineer for LafargeHolcim.
  • Shea Concrete Products would like to thank all speakers and attendees for making the seminar a success, and looks forward to hosting its next seminar on 3/18/2020!

Global Cement Market Research Report 2019-2021 - Includes Profiles of Leading Players LafargeHolcim, Heidelberg Cement, Anhui Conch, Cemex, Vulcan Materials, and Eagle Materials

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

The global cement consumption volume is expected to reach 4.42 billion ton in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 2.96%, for the duration spanning 2018-2021.

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  • The global cement consumption volume is expected to reach 4.42 billion ton in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 2.96%, for the duration spanning 2018-2021.
  • Factors such as increasing construction activities, rising urbanization and higher disposable income are likely to drive the growth of the market.
  • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global cement market, which is segmented into production, consumption, imports & exports.
  • The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (LafargeHolcim, Heidelberg Cement, Anhui Conch, Cemex, Vulcan Materials and Eagle Materials) are also presented in detail.