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Expo 2010 Shanghai

The Shanghai World Expo is being held from May 1st to October 31st, 2010, with the theme "Better City, Better Life". This is an opportunity for Lafarge to present its businesses in the country and promote its expertise in innovation and sustainable construction...

The country

Lafarge in China
With its demographic growth and constantly increasing rate of urbanization, China has considerable construction needs. The Group is the cement leader in the south-west, one of the highest-growth regions.

Innovations

R&D in China
With a high-end image on the Chinese market, Lafarge offers innovative products and solutions promoting sustainable construction thanks to its technical center and laboratory both located in Beijing.

Videos

China in images
Know more, in videos, about Lafarge's positions in China, its completed projects, the country's potential of growth, the France Pavilion, etc.

The Expo

The France Pavilion
Lafarge is the partner of the Pavilion, whose theme is "Sensual City". This innovative building was created by the French architect Jacques Ferrier, and its mesh shows the performances of concrete.

Architecture

Urban challenges
Lafarge works with architects to improve its materials and to debate about their applications and future architecture. The Expo's theme, "Better City, Better Life", is an opportunity to continue this dialog...

Publications

Documents
Lafarge in China, urban planning and sustainable construction challenges, innovations launched by the Group, its commitments towards environment - all the information is on the publications!

Last update on 06/07/2010

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Lafarge partner of the France Pavilion for the World Expo