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Construction,

Terrasseperfeksjon: Slik Designer og Bygger du Drømmens Uterom

Har du drømt om et vakker uteplass der du kan slappe av, underholde venner eller nyte naturen? En godt designet terrasse kan forvandle din bakgård til et ekstra rom – et sted for avslapning, glede og minner. I denne artikkelen tar vi deg gjennom alt du trenger å vite for å skape ditt drømmeterrasse, fra planlegging til ferdigstillelse. Og for de som ønsker en komplett og stilfull fasadeløsning, kan www.fasadenor.no være et utmerket utgangspunkt for inspirasjon og profesjonelle løsninger.

La oss komme i gang med å skape ditt perfekte uterom!

www.fasadenor.no1. Planlegg Din Terrasse: Funksjon og Design

Før du begynner å bygge, er det viktig å tenke gjennom hvordan du vil bruke terrassen.

Viktige spørsmål å stille seg:

  • Hva skal terrassen brukes til? (Avslapning, middager, soling)
  • Hvor stor skal den være? (Plass til møbler, grill, planter)
  • Hvilken stil passer til ditt hjem? (Moderne, rustikk, skandinavisk)
  • Hvor skal den plasseres? (Sol/fskygge, nær kjøkkenet)

Et godt plan er grunnlaget for en terrasse du vil elske i årevis!

2. Velg Riktig Materiale for Holdbarhet og Skjønnhet

Materialvalget avgjør både utseende og vedlikehold. Her er de beste alternativene:

Populære terrassematerialer:

✅ Tre (ipé, furu, eller termobehandlet) – Naturlig og varmt, men krever vedlikehold.
✅ Kompositt – Vedlikeholdsfritt og slitsterkt, men dyrere.
✅ Naturstein (skifer, granitt) – Tidløst elegant, men tungt og kostbart.
✅ Betongfliser – Moderne, holdbart og enkelt å vedlikeholde.

Tenk på klima, budsjett og hvor mye arbeid du vil legge ned før du bestemmer deg.

3. Lag et Solid Fundament: Grunnlaget for en Varig Terrasse

En terrasse må bygges på et stabilt underlag for å unngå synking og skader.

Hvordan forberede grunnen?

  1. Merk av området med snor og pinner.
  2. Fjern gress og planter for å unngå ugressvekst.
  3. Lag et jevnt underlag med grus eller pukk for drenering.
  4. Bruk terrasseblokker eller støpt betong for å skape en flat overflate.

Et godt fundament sikrer at terrassen din holder i mange år!

4. Bygg Terrassen: Fra Ramme til Ferdig Gulv

Når grunnen er klar, er det på tide å montere selve terrassen.

Steg-for-steg guide:

🔹 Bygg rammen med bærebjelker i riktig avstand (40-60 cm).
🔹 Fest gulvplankene med skjulte beslag eller skruer.
🔹 Sørg for drenering ved å la små åpninger mellom plankene.

En solid konstruksjon gir en trygg og komfortabel terrasse.

5. Legg til Skygge og Beskyttelse

For å gjøre terrassen brukbar hele dagen, bør du vurdere skyggeløsninger.

Alternativer:

☀ Pergola – Gir delvis skygge og kan dekkes med klatreplanter.
☀ Markise eller solseil – Fleksibel og enkel å montere.
☀ Uteparasoll – Perfekt for små terrasser.

Skygge gjør terrassen mer komfortabel på solrike dager!

6. Velg Perfekte Møbler for Komfort og Stil

Møblene avgjør hvor hyggelig og funksjonell terrassen din blir.

Anbefalinger:

🪑 Utesofa eller loungesett – For avslapning og underholdning.
🍽 Spisebord og stoler – Perfekt for måltider ute.
🔥 Peismøbler – Koselig varmekilde for kveldene.

Velg værfaste materialer som teak, metall eller kunststoff.

7. Belysning for Atmosfære og Sikkerhet

God belysning forvandler terrassen om kvelden.

Lysalternativer:

💡 LED-strenglys – Gir en magisk stemning.
💡 Solcelledrevne lamper – Miljøvennlig og enkelt.
💡 Vegg- eller gulvlamper – Sikrer trygg trafikk.

Lys skaper en innbydende og trygg uterom!

8. Personlig Gjøre det Ditt: Dekorasjon og Planter

Tilføy personlige detaljer for å gjøre terrassen unik.

Ideer:

🌿 Potteplanter og blomster – Farge og liv.
🎨 Tekstiler (pute, tepper) – Komfort og stil.
🎶 Høyttalere eller vannlyd – Beroligende atmosfære.

Dine små detaljer gjør terrassen til ditt eget paradis!

9. Vedlikehold for å Bevare Skjønnheten

For at terrassen skal holde seg fin, trenger den litt kjærlighet.

Enkle vedlikeholdstips:

✔ Vask gulvet regelmessig (spesielt etter vinteren).
✔ Behandle treverk hvert 1-3 år (hvis relevant).
✔ Sjekk løse skruer eller skader årlig.

Med litt omsorg varer terrassen din i mange tiår!

Din Perfekte Terrasse Venter!

Disse bærekraftige byggeideene viser at det er fullt mulig å skape et flott hjem uten å skade miljøet. Enten du velger et drivhus for selvdyrking, solenergi eller regnvannsgjenvinning, er hvert lille skritt mot bærekraft en seier for både deg og planeten.

Health & Fitness,

Why To Get N95 Masks

N95 Masks are facepiece respirators that filter out up to 95% of very small airborne particles. These masks are available at pharmacies, community-based health centers and on accumed.com/n95-mask-for-sale-respirator-safety-face-mask-z1.html. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health recommends using one no more than five times. To protect yourself from chemicals, fumes and dust in your industry, you should get an N95 mask.

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The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has approved N95 masks

An N95 mask must filter at least 95 percent of airborne particles to be approved by NIOSH. This is a higher standard than medical masks that only filter 20 percent. The CDC’s Director Rochelle Walensky added caveats to her recommendations on the masks. Last year, NIOSH approved more than 750 N95 masks and face masks.

The N95 mask is available in a wide variety of styles. There are two styles available: the flat-fold and cup style. It has been approved by NIOSH and is a good option for people with small faces. It is also available in packages of 500.

They filter out at least 95% of very small particles

N95 Masks are the most popular face masks. They filter out at least 97% very small particles. The effectiveness of these masks depends on the particle size. Higher nm masks have a higher efficiency than others. The efficiency of these masks is also affected by the flow rate.

N95 masks and respirators remove at least 95% of very fine particulates. This is a high standard for a mask. These masks are made of multiple layers of polypropylene. They fit snugly around the face and prevent passage of a lot of particles larger than three microns.

They are available at pharmacies as well as community health centers.

The federal government will begin to distribute N95 Masks in the United States. The first batch of N95 masks will arrive at pharmacies and hospitals late this week. The masks will be sourced from the Strategic National Stockpile, the nation’s safety net for medical supplies. The government plans to give out three N95 masks to each adult and several more to children in the near future. The N95 masks will be distributed to pharmacy staff as part of a federally funded program for the distribution of vaccines to pharmacies. In addition, you might want to consider playing some fun sports betting games via www.ufabet168.bet.

These masks are free and available at community health centers and pharmacies. The program will begin with one hundred and twenty community health centers. The HRSA expects to distribute the full 400 million N95 masks by the end of January 2022. The HRSA will monitor community health centers and pharmacies to ensure that they are using the masks at a rapid pace. The number and availability of masks is limited according to the number participating pharmacies or health centers.

They should not be re-used more than five times

According to health officials, N95 masks should only be reused five times. This is to avoid contamination and to preserve the mask’s integrity. It is important to keep the mask clean and dry. The proper way to store an N95 mask is to hang it in a cool and dry place. This same method works well for surgical masks. It is also important to never share it with anyone else.

The CDC recommends that N95 Masks be used only five times as they can cause contamination. However, this number is not necessarily the same across institutions. Because N95 masks can be contaminated with makeup or residue from their wearer, If the mask does get contaminated, the CDC recommends discarding it. The CDC recommends that the mask be disposed of using a method that sufficiently inactivates the viral load, but preserves the electrostatic charge and filtration ability. Furthermore, the fit of the N95 mask must be unaltered.

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Construction, Real Estate,

LafargeHolcim secures GBP 500 million highway contract in the UK

LafargeHolcim’s UK company Aggregate Industries has won a four year contract to deliver pavement solutions to Highways England. The total value of the works is estimated to be in excess of GBP 500 million. Highways England, which operates, maintains and improves roads in England, awarded Aggregate Industries five of the six Major Regional Lots, under the new Category Management Framework.

Under the contract Aggregate Industries will deliver asphalt and cement bound works on Highways England’s Regional Investment Programme.

Marcel Cobuz, Regional Head Europe and member of the Group Executive Committee, commented: “I am delighted that Highways England has selected Aggregate Industries to continue to work with them over the next four years. Our ongoing investment in key production and manufacturing assets around the UK, along with investments in the latest digital technologies and our people, will enable us to continue to deliver the most sustainable and high quality pavement solutions.”

Second major highway contract in the UK in 2018

Today’s announcement continues LafargeHolcim’s recent success in the UK, following the selection of Aggregate Industries to exclusively deliver the surfacing works for England’s largest road improvement project, the A14 from Cambridge to Huntingdon.

Over a 30 month period, Aggregate Industries will create in excess of 20 miles of new, multi-lane carriageway using local primary and secondary aggregate supply sources. The project will require the supply and installation of 700,000 tonnes of asphalt and 500,000 tonnes of cement bound granular material.

The contract was awarded after a 12 month tender process, where the company demonstrated a clear desire to deliver a world class service through close collaboration, innovative products as well as IT solutions and processes.

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions company serving masons, builders, architects and engineers all over the world. Group operations produce cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete which are used in building projects ranging from affordable housing and small, local projects to the biggest, most technically and architecturally challenging infrastructure projects. As urbanization increasingly impacts people and the planet, the Group provides innovative products and building solutions with a clear commitment to social and environmental sustainability. With leading positions in all regions, LafargeHolcim employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets.

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About Aggregate Industries

Aggregate Industries is a leading player in the construction and infrastructure industries. It produces and supplies a wide range of construction materials including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. It also produces, imports and supplies cementitious materials and offers a national road surfacing and contracting service.

It prides itself on best practice in sustainability having become the first company to be certificated to BES 6001, The Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products, developed by the BRE (Building Research Establishment) and a founding member of the UK Green Building Council. Aggregate Industries is a proud member of the LafargeHolcim Group.

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Business,

LafargeHolcim divests Holcim Indonesia and accelerates deleveraging

LafargeHolcim has today signed an agreement with Semen Indonesia for the disposal of its entire shareholding of 80.6 percent in Holcim Indonesia for an enterprise value of USD 1.75 billion, on a 100 percent basis. Semen Indonesia is a major building materials company and the market leader in Indonesia.

LafargeHolcim has decided to divest Holcim Indonesia as part of the ongoing portfolio review. The assets to be sold to Semen Indonesia include the entirety of LafargeHolcim’s operations in Indonesia, which consists of 4 cement plants, 33 ready-mix plants and 2 aggregate quarries.

Jan Jenisch, CEO of LafargeHolcim: “As part of our Strategy 2022 – ‘Building for Growth’ we have committed to divestments of at least CHF 2 billion. Today’s announcement is an important milestone in reaching our target and to increase our financial strength. The proceeds from this transaction will significantly improve our debt ratios with the target of 2 times Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA to be achieved by the end of 2019.”

Closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the global leader in building materials and solutions and operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, which includes precast concrete, asphalt, mortar and building solutions. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim solves the toughest challenges masons, builders, architects and engineers are faced with, from urbanization to population growth and the demand for affordable housing. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim holds leading positions in all regions across the globe. It employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets. LafargeHolcim is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and on Euronext Paris, and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) European Index.

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Accelerated growth momentum with +5.8% in Net Sales LFL in Q3; Over-proportional increase in Recurring EBITDA of +8.1% LFL

  • Strong Net Sales growth of 5.8% LFL in Q3
  • All four business segments contributing
  • Over-proportional increase in Recurring EBITDA of 8.1% LFL in Q3
  • SG&A cost savings program delivering results ahead of target
Group Q3 2018 Q3 20172 ±% ±% LfL
Net Sales of cement 4,707 4,628 1.7 6.5
Net Sales of aggregates 1,175 1,120 4.9 6.0
Net Sales of ready-mix concrete 1,454 1,408 3.3 3.8
Net Sales of Solutions & Products 737 694 6.2 5.6
Net Sales1 7,362 7,175 2.6 5.8
Recurring EBITDA 1,867 1,774 5.2 8.1
All figures expressed in millions CHF. 
1 Net Sales shown after eliminations.
2 Net Sales Q3 2017 restated by CHF 231m due to the reporting of Gross Sales from trading activities, following the application of the IFRS 15, effective 1 January 2018. This had no impact on Recurring EBITDA. Recurring EBITDA Q3 2017 restated by CHF 24m due to the reclassification of the Group share of net income of Huaxin to joint ventures.

Jan Jenisch, CEO: “In Q3 we were able to increase our positive momentum and to continue delivering on our Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”. Despite headwinds from steep cost inflation, we delivered stronger Net Sales and our earnings grew even faster. I am very satisfied with our growth in volumes, our solid pricing and the impact of our cost and efficiency programs. We are executing at full speed on our Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”.”

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW 

Like-for-like Net Sales grew by 5.8 percent for the third quarter and by 5.1 percent in the first nine months of 2018 compared to the prior-year period. Growth was driven by increased demand as well as sales price increases. All four business segments contributed to the Net Sales increase.

Recurring EBITDA grew over-proportionally by a very strong 8.1 percent in Q3 compared to the prior-year period on a like-for-like basis, demonstrating strong momentum. Steep cost inflation in energy and logistics was more than offset by the company’s volume growth as well as the effectiveness of its pricing and efficiency programs.

The North America region delivered a robust contribution supported by favorable market conditions and successful commercial initiatives. Results from the Latin America region were lower in Q3 2018 compared to the very strong performance in the prior-year period, impacted by weakening demand in several countries. The Europe region delivered positive results overall, with continued good momentum from most key markets. The Middle East Africa region showed signs of stabilization in key markets. The Asia Pacific region had another strong quarter, supported by contributions from China and India as well as improved performance in South East Asia.

STRATEGY 2022

The execution of Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth” is at full speed and well on track on all four value drivers: Growth, Simplification & Performance, Financial Strength and Vision & People.

On Growth: to date four bolt-on acquisitions have already been completed in highly attractive markets, the most recent being the acquisition of Denver (US)-based ready-mix concrete manufacturer Metro Mix in August. The July 2018 acquisition of the Vritz sandpit (FR) helps secure reserves in a well-positioned market for the next three decades. The business segments Aggregates and Ready-Mix Concrete achieved improved margins, a significant step in the implementation of the company’s Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”.

On Simplification & Performance: with the successful implementation of a new operating model based on a corporate-light structure and simple reporting lines, the company has achieved significant progress in its CHF 400 million SG&A savings program. The execution of this program is ahead of plan and has started to deliver results in Q3. The corporate offices in Singapore and Miami have been closed and the Zurich and Paris offices will be closed within Q1 2019.

On Financial Strength: since June 2018, more than CHF 1.3 billion has been successfully refinanced at attractive terms leading to an improved debt maturity profile and a decrease in financing costs. Progress towards the divestment target of CHF 2 billion has been made.

OUTLOOK

The accelerated sales growth and over-proportional increase in Recurring EBITDA demonstrates the strength of Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”. This positive momentum is expected to continue in Q4 with the following underlying market trends:

  • Continued growth in North America
  • Softer cement demand in Latin America
  • Strong markets in Europe
  • Challenging but stabilizing conditions in Middle East Africa
  • Continued demand growth in Asia

Based on the above trends and positive momentum, the Net Sales guidance for 2018 is adjusted upwards to 4 to 6 percent on a like-for-like basis (compared to 3 to 5 percent as previously guided).

While continued headwinds from cost inflation remain challenging, the volume growth, solid pricing and efficiency programs are expected to result in further growth in Recurring EBITDA in Q4. The Recurring EBITDA growth guidance for 2018 is adjusted to 3 to 5 percent on a like-for-like basis.

GROUP AND REGIONAL FIGURES

Group Q3 2018 Q3 2017 ±% ±% LfL 9M 2018 9M 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Sales of cement
(million tonnes)
57.2 56.2 1.9 5.1 165.4 163.8 1.0 4.6
Sales of aggregates
(million tonnes)
80.0 80.1 -0.1 3.0 205.3 208.1 -1.4 1.5
Sales of ready-mix concrete
(million m3)
13.5 13.3 1.2 1.1 38.0 37.7 0.9 1.3
Net Sales
(million CHF)
7,362 7,175 2.6 5.8 20,634 20,093 2.7 5.1
Recurring EBITDA
(million CHF)
1,867 1,774 5.2 8.1 4,351 4,356 -0.1 2.5
Asia Pacific Q3 2018 Q3 2017 ±% ±% LfL 9M 2018 9M 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Sales of cement
(million tonnes)
21.1 21.6 -2.3 5.7 66.6 68.2 -2.4 5.3
Sales of aggregates
(million tonnes)
7.8 8.1 -4.1 -4.1 23.6 23.7 -0.5 -0.5
Sales of ready-mix concrete
(million m3)
3.2 3.4 -5.4 -5.4 9.3 9.5 -1.8 -1.4
Net Sales
(million CHF)
1,770 1,787 -0.9 7.0 5,576 5,463 2.1 8.6
Recurring EBITDA
(million CHF)
378 308 22.7 35.0 1,151 1,000 15.1 22.6
Europe Q3 2018 Q3 2017 ±% ±% LfL 9M 2018 9M 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Sales of cement
(million tonnes)
12.6 12.1 3.8 3.8 33.9 32.3 4.9 4.9
Sales of aggregates
(million tonnes)
32.0 33.9 -5.7 1.1 91.0 93.9 -3.1 2.8
Sales of ready-mix concrete
(million m3)
5.0 4.6 9.9 8.8 14.3 13.5 6.2 5.4
Net Sales
(million CHF)
2,027 1,883 7.7 6.9 5,692 5,209 9.3 4.6
Recurring EBITDA
(million CHF)
480 450 6.6 4.4 1,079 1,000 7.9 2.7
Latin America Q3 2018 Q3 2017 ±% ±% LfL 9M 2018 9M 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Sales of cement
(million tonnes)
6.3 6.7 -5.1 -3.6 18.9 18.5 2.4 6.3
Sales of aggregates
(million tonnes)
1.0 1.0 -4.4 6.7 2.7 3.3 -19.0 -1.5
Sales of ready-mix concrete
(million m3)
1.4 1.4 -3.7 4.4 4.2 4.4 -5.7 11.8
Net Sales
(million CHF)
698 746 -6.5 7.8 2,126 2,205 -3.6 11.1
Recurring EBITDA
(million CHF)
251 288 -13.0 -5.5 739 785 -5.8 1.2
Middle East Africa Q3 2018 Q3 2017 ±% ±% LfL 9M 2018 9M 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Sales of cement
(million tonnes)
9.2 8.8 5.1 5.1 26.9 26.9 0.0 0.0
Sales of aggregates
(million tonnes)
2.6 2.7 -5.8 -5.8 6.7 8.0 -16.3 -16.3
Sales of ready-mix concrete
(million m3)
1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 3.1 3.6 -13.6 -13.6
Net Sales
(million CHF)
772 803 -3.8 -1.3 2,306 2,541 -9.2 -5.5
Recurring EBITDA
(million CHF)
200 232 -13.6 -9.8 566 824 -31.3 -26.9
North America Q3 2018 Q3 2017 ±% ±% LfL 9M 2018 9M 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Sales of cement
(million tonnes)
6.1 5.9 4.0 4.0 14.9 14.4 3.7 3.7
Sales of aggregates
(million tonnes)
36.8 34.4 6.9 6.9 81.3 79.2 2.7 2.7
Sales of ready-mix concrete
(million m3)
2.8 2.9 -2.5 -5.0 7.2 6.7 6.1 -1.1
Net Sales
(million CHF)
1,891 1,790 5.6 4.7 4,366 4,194 4.1 3.3
Recurring EBITDA
(million CHF)
643 621 3.5 2.9 1,113 1,093 1.8 2.5

ABOUT LAFARGEHOLCIM

LafargeHolcim operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, which includes precast concrete, asphalt, mortar and building solutions. LafargeHolcim’s broad portfolio is focused on solving the toughest challenges that masons, builders, architects and engineers face, from urbanization to population growth and the demand for affordable housing. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim holds leading positions in all regions across the globe. It employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets.

Important disclaimer – forward-looking statements:

This document contains forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute forecasts regarding results or any other performance indicator, but rather trends or targets, as the case may be, including with respect to plans, initiatives, events, products, solutions and services, their development and potential. Although LafargeHolcim believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions as at the time of publishing this document, investors are cautioned that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of LafargeHolcim, including but not limited to the risks described in the LafargeHolcim’s annual report available on its website (www.lafargeholcim.com) and uncertainties related to the market conditions and the implementation of our plans. Accordingly, we caution you against relying on forward-looking statements. LafargeHolcim does not undertake to provide updates of these forward-looking statements.

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Business,

LafargeHolcim offers Russian customers Geocycle’s unique, award-winning waste management solution

In Russia, industries and local municipalities must find solutions for their waste. Last year, Geocycle Russia stepped up its business to better answer the needs of its major customers from the Ferzikovo plant. The co-processing solution offered at Ferzikovo is one of a kind in the country, and was recently honored with the Change Management Visionary Award for Ecology.

Helping municipalities take charge of waste management

Waste management is a growing topic of public and political interest in Russia. Until recently, land disposal facilities with very low levels of reuse, recycling, and resource recovery were the go-to waste management solution in Russia. This is now changing thanks to recent legislation, which requires waste producers to organize appropriate treatment for their waste, following the “polluter pays” principle.

LafargeHolcim Russia, together with Geocycle Russia, is on hand to help their industrial and commercial customers treat their waste through co-processing; the repurposing of waste in the cement manufacturing process, with zero-residue and full energy recovery and mineral recycling. As the only business licensed to co-process waste by the Russian government, Geocycle’s facility at our Ferzikovo cement plant in Kaluga is uniquely placed to offer a solution that helps our clients deliver on their zero-waste goals. In 2017 alone, the Ferzikovo plant co-processed around 26,000 tons of sorted solid municipal waste from the Kaluga and Moscow regions.

Biting into the food and beverage industry

Ferzikovo’s co-processing solution offers industry leaders a more sustainable and resource-efficient alternative to incineration or landfill, attracting major clients from the food and beverage industry such as Nestlé.

The total monthly volume of plastic packaging waste from clients such as this treated at Ferzikovo reached 1000 tons in 2017 with 2000 tons expected in 2018. This will be 2000 tons of non-recyclable waste revalorized in the cement production chain for a best-treatment solution that is fully aligned with EU waste treatment principles. “The volumes of this market segment are steadily growing in Russia. We continue to increase the co-processed volumes each year and we are doing our best to deliver better service to our customers, and to understand the market demand and need,” says Konstantin Bojinov, Head of Geocycle Russia

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Construction, Interior Styles,

Partnering on infrastructure projects in Switzerland, and beyond

By one estimate the world requires USD 3.7 trillion in economic infrastructure investment every year. At LafargeHolcim we are dedicated to meeting that need. Our product innovations represent significant leaps over traditional solutions. To ensure high performance we provide them with full-service support.

Fast application for greater longevity

Ductal®, for example, represents a significant improvement over traditional solutions. The Ductal® range of UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete) products and solutions can be applied twice as quickly and will last three times as long when compared to traditional solutions. These characteristics are especially valued by infrastructure owners, which helps explain why Ductal® has been successfully applied to bridges, dams, marine structures and buildings.

Casted on bridge decks, as shown here in Switzerland, the Ductal® structural overlay solution forms a thin, watertight layer that can withstand freeze and thaw cycles while resisting chloride penetration from de-icing salts. These characteristics offer owners significant savings on maintenance costs. The thin layer of Ductal® also allows the bridge owner to re-open to traffic only few hours after casting and does not suffer from weather conditions as a waterproof membrane does. This solution also restores the load-bearing capacity of bridges or even extends it to new type of loads, without requiring additional works on piers and foundations.

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Construction, Real Estate,

Holcim Azerbaijan’s cement used for a new transportation hub in Central Asia

A new port in Central Asia looks set to be a major hub in the Belt and Road Initiative, and it was built using cement and support from Holcim Azerbaijan.

In 2011, it was just a 20km2 expanse of wasteland, but the new Port of Baku in Alyat, is now the site of one of the most promising logistics and manufacturing zones of the entire New Silk Road, and it was built with the help of Holcim Azerbaijan. Located at the crossroads of major Eurasian land and air transport corridors, the new port is a transportation hub with access to all major markets – Turkey and the European Union to the west, Iran and India to the south and Russia to the north. When completed, it will be capable of accommodating 10,000-tonne-capacity ferries and all other types of vessel serving the Caspian Sea.

A key partner from start to finish

Since the beginning of the project in 2011, Holcim Azerbaijan has been the main supplier of cement. Our teams provided 118,000 tons of it to produce approximately 385,000m3 of concrete, as well as structural elements such as diaphragms and load-bearing platforms. Close to half of the concrete used was destined for parts of the port that are in direct contact with seawater, requiring sulfate-resistant cement to ensure durability and longevity. If you are looking to visit here, transportation would be seamless and stress free, you could even play your favorite sports betting games via UFABET since cell reception would also be really good as well. 

“The strategic importance of this project required continued supply of stable and high-quality cement, strict control and systematic technical support in the refinement of concrete recipes.”

Evrascon, the customer in this huge scheme, noted the great support shown by Holcim Azerbaijan during the entire project, one that will benefit the whole country for years to come. Transport corridors such as the ones that crisscross Central Asia promote the growth of this economically diverse and rapidly developing region, providing a significant opportunity for Azerbaijan to become a hub in supply chains for global, regional and national companies.

Our world is built on cement, from homes to the giant public and commercial infrastructures that keep us connected. By supplying cement for part of the larger Belt and Road initiative, Holcim Azerbaijan has assisted in the growth and development of Azerbaijan and the broader Eurasian region. However the tide turns, the new Port of Baku is built to last, thanks to Holcim Azerbaijan.