Holcim Cement Ltd.

Holcim is a leading global supplier of cement, aggregates (crushed stone, gravel and sand) as well as ready-mix concrete and asphalt including related services. It employs some 80,000 people, with production sites in around 70 countries. With a market presence on every continent, Holcim is more globally spread than any other building materials group, allowing it to create a strong foothold in each individual market, and providing stable earnings for the Group. Holcim initiated production of cement in 1912 in the village of Holderbank, Switzerland.
The company’s key objective is the creation of value. Holcim has local roots and is geared to the conditions and needs of each specific market because that is where value is created. Group wide standards and systematic benchmarking allow Holcim to enhance efficiency. Holcim attaches great importance to sustainable development at an economic, ecological and social level. The key to success lies in striking a balance between local responsibility and global leadership. 2012 is a special year for Holcim as it globally celebrates its 100 year of business operation.