Growth and innovation in action - Holcim Dienstag, 01. September 2026 - 08:05

HOLCIM TO ACQUIRE FERMACELL

Holcim has agreed to acquire Fermacell from James Hardie Industries plc., strengthening its European offering in sustainable walling, flooring and fire protection.

“This strategic acquisition is another milestone in our vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction, expanding Holcim's high-value Building Solutions in line with our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy.” Miljan Gutovic, Holcim CEO

BRINGING NEXTGEN GROWTH TO LIFE IN LATIN AMERICA

Simon Kronenberg, Region Head of Latin America, explains how we’re bringing NextGen Growth to life across this highly profitable region where Holcim is primed for further growth capitalizing on strong fundamentals.

BUILDING NEXTGEN GENEVA: QUAI VERNETS

Holcim solutions are transforming a former military barracks in Geneva, Switzerland into Quai Vernets — a new circular, sustainable district with 1 355 homes, university facilities and green spaces. 

HEBEL SUPPORTS NEW GERMAN INDUSTRY

In Puchheim, Germany, Holcim supported new German industry by renovating a 50-year-old industrial hall with Hebel autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) wall panels to create an energy-efficient, durable building on the same site.

TRANSFORMING QUARRIES INTO WETLANDS

At Newbold Quarry in Staffordshire, UK Holcim is creating a nature-positive future – transforming a former quarry into thriving wetlands, woodlands and grasslands through science-led rehabilitation.

MATERIAL EVOLUTION WITH HOLCIM

Liz Gilligan, CEO of startup Material Evolution, tells us how her work with Holcim MAQER Ventures is helping advance her company’s solutions, including one to make ultra low-carbon cement solution from industrial byproducts.

ARCHITECTS REACT: EVA SEO-ANDERSON

Speaking at the Holcim Innovation Hub, Eva Seo-Anderson, architect and sustainability expert, discusses her interest in our work on carbon capture and mineralization in concrete.

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