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A leader always strives to provide its customers with products which are innovative and offer high added value.  Research occupies a central position in the Group's strategy.

Innovation

Support to the Novacem start-up

The Group pursues its innovative R&D strategy by supporting Novacem to develop Magnesium Oxide-based solutions. The project is part of Lafarge's efforts to promote sustainable construction and to reduce CO2 emissions.

Workshop

Materials of construction

Around 30 internationally renowned scientists joined a workshop to explore the scientific breakthroughs that will revolutionise construction materials science by 2020.

R&D workshop

Cement

Manufacturing process

See this new flash animation! Cement manufacturing is a complex process: from the extraction of raw materials to the firing and the shipment, follow every step in the process...

The cement manufacturing

Low-energy housing

Take the owner's tour!
Combining 20 sustainable construction rules with innovative solutions produced by Lafarge's R&D, low-energy housing is explained in this flash animation. From the foundations and the exterior to the insulation and the interior - see how a low-energy house is created!

Visit the low-energy housing
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