Holcim Chairman Jan Jenisch is the designated chief executive officer of a proposed Holcim North America spin-off business, scheduled for launch by mid-2025 with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The entity will span namesake U.S. and Lafarge Canada cement, aggregate and concrete operations, plus the recently assembled Holcim Building Envelope roofing products business. Jenisch is leading the…
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DOE Invests $101M in Development of Carbon Capture Test Centers
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $101 million in federal funding for five projects to support the development of carbon dioxide capture, removal, and conversion test centers for cement manufacturing facilities and power plants.
Read MoreHolcim North America Spin-Off Underway
The parent company of Holcim US and Lafarge Canada cites progress on a full capital market separation plan, or spin-off, that will net a Holcim North America listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Read MoreEPA Grant Assists Holcim US Detroit Terminal Electrification Efforts
Certain fossil fuel power units at the Holcim Detroit cement blending and distribution terminal will give way to battery electric alternatives, thanks to the producer’s participation in a Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority program supported by a $21.9 million Environmental Protection Agency grant.
Read MoreHolcim, Amazon Co-Invest in Startups
Holcim and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund are investing in startups 14Trees and Paebbl to advance sustainable building.
Read MoreHolcim Solidifies Sublime Systems Partnership
Holcim, the parent company of Holcim US and Lafarge Canada, invested in low-carbon cement tech startup Sublime Systems to expand its range of engineered solutions to decarbonize construction.
Read MoreDedeu Takes Helm at Holcim México
Holcim México named Christian Dedeu as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Jaime Hill, who was recently appointed region head of North America.
Read MoreCemex Sells Guatemalan Assets to Holcim
Cemex sold its operations in Guatemala to Holcim Group for a total consideration of approximately $200 million.
Read MoreHolcim Announces Leadership Appointments
Holcim announced the following leadership appointments.
Read MoreHolcim to Expand AI-based Machine Intelligence
Holcim is scaling up the use of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing across more than 100 plants worldwide over the next four years, improving efficiency and reinforcing capacity for customers.
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