Aggregates
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Business profile

As the world co-leader in aggregates, Lafarge relies on its expertise and market knowledge to develop its business. Aggregates are essential for the manufacture of concrete and are the most consumed natural substance in the world!

Key figures

In 2007, the Aggregates Business:

  • had nearly 600 quarries in operation,
  • sold 259 million tons of aggregates worldwide.

In 2007, the Aggregates and Concrete Businesses together employed 24,000 people, in 29 countries.

Aggregates

Aggregates

Aggregates are small rock fragments (0.08 to 80 mm) of mineral origin. Aggregates come in different types: maritime, fluvial and terrestrial. They may be sand, gravel or crushed gravel. Aggregates, mixed with water and cement, are essential for the production of concrete.

Geographical breakdown of Aggregates Business sales at 12/31/2007

Geographical breakdown of Aggregates Business sales

Geographical distribution of Aggregates and Concrete employees at 12/31/2007

Geographical distribution of Aggregates & Concrete employees

The Aggregates and Concrete Business is located in 29 countries

Aggregates & Concrete are located in 29 countries

Last update on 06/05/2008

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Industrial ecology

How to create value from waste

Large amounts of natural resources, particularly minerals and fossil fuels, are used to manufacture cement. For many years the Group has been working to reduce the environmental impact of its activities by finding ways to obtain value from waste products.