World leader in building materials, Lafarge extracts resources from the heart of the earth to make materials to bring to the heart of life. Present in 79 countries, the Group responds to the world’s demand for housing and infrastructure. Lafarge is driven by the needs of its customers, shareholders, local communities and architects. The Group creates high value-added solutions which encourage creativity whilst leaving a lighter trace on the world.

Publication

New Annual Report

Key figures, details of our businesses in the world, financial and stock exchange data, corporate governance... find out all the information in the 2009 Annual Report!

The report

Partnership

The "Cité de l’Architecture"

Lafarge has confirmed its commitment and dedication to the world of architecture and architects by becoming a partner of the "Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine" in Paris.

The partnership

Partnership

Columbia University

Lafarge and Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture have created a new university program to study the uses of innovative concretes in sustainable construction.

The partnership

History

Lafarge's highlights in animation

Starting out in 1833 as a limestone mining company, Lafarge transformed itself and now has a presence in 79 countries. The construction of the Suez canal, the first laboratory for research into building materials, the first patents registered, the first foreign contracts...
Discover the epic history of the Group in animation!

The history of the Group in animation

Completed projects

Products at the heart of architectural projects

The innovative properties of Lafarge's range of products stimulates architectural creativity. Residential buildings, foot bridges, road bridges, airports, rail stations: discover examples of projects that make use of Lafarge products.

Key achievements
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