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1912-1970
Within ninety years Holcim has grown from humble beginnings in a Swiss village to become one of the world’s leading cement companies.
1912
Holcim was founded in 1912 in the village of Holderbank, Canton Aargau. From an early stage it became clear that the domestic market could offer only limited opportunities for expansion.
1920
By the early 1920’s the company began investing in cement businesses in other European countries. This trend was quickly followed by investments in Egypt, Lebanon and South Africa.
1945
In the years following 1945, and particularly in the Fifties and Sixties, a network of holdings began to develop in North and Latin America.
1970
In the 1970’s, ventures in the emerging markets of the Asia-Pacific began.
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1980-2000
1980
In the 1980’s, Holcim continued to expand into new markets, including Eastern Europe. A greater focus on aggregates and ready-mixed concrete production strengthened the company’s position as a vertically integrated market leader.
1990
A strong focus on core business activities in cement, concrete and aggregates characterized Holcim activities during the 1990’s. Continuing professional development programs for employees, coupled with a best practices policy, ensured challenges were met with creative solutions and company performance was enhanced. Entry into new markets, particularly within Asia, expanded opportunities for the Group.
2000
The name of the Group was changed from “Holderbank” Financière Glaris Ltd to Holcim Ltd in May 2001. Today, the international presence of Holcim consists of a balanced mix of companies in industrialized and emerging markets.
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