The cement market is expanding rapidly in emerging countries on the back of strong urban, economic and demographic growth. Lafarge is reinforcing its position in these markets by developing new production capacities and building new plants.
Cement: key to development |
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The market for cement is booming around the world. For 20 years, annual average growth stands at 5%, the equivalent of 100 million additional tons being consumed per year. Growth is strongest in emerging markets. Cement is one of the products for which there is the greatest demand in developing countries because increasing urbanization creates demand for housing and infrastructure. Cement lies at the heart of Lafarge's strategy, which focuses on developing strong positions in emerging markets in order to benefit, in all environments, from the growing demand for cement. |
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Cement: a growth driver for the Group |
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Since 2006, cement has been the leading growth factor for the Group:
In total, with this acquisition and building program in place, there are 76 million tons of supplementary cement capacities. These ultra-modern plants situated mainly in emerging markets will complete the Lafarge offer between 2006 and 2011.
By reinforcing the position of the Cement Business in emerging markets, the Group will also be better placed to develop its Aggregates and Concrete Businesses in these markets. |
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Last update on 04/28/2011
