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Concrete has entered a new era as a source of groundbreaking architectural innovation.
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In 2008, the Concrete Business:
In 2008, the combined Aggregates & Concrete Business employed 25,633 people. |
ConcreteConcrete is a building material made by mixing water, aggregates and sand with a binding agent (usually cement) and, if necessary, with additives. This mixture is made on building sites and factories. The characteristics of a concrete can vary greatly depending on the choice of cement and cement-aggregate ratio, the type of aggregate used, the inclusion of additives, etc. The way concretes are used and surface treated can also have an impact on their performance and appearance. So concrete is reconstituted stone and is sometimes referred to as "liquid stone". |
Geographical breakdown of Concrete sales (12/31/2008) |
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Geographical breakdown of Aggregates & Concrete employees (12/31/2008) |
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The Aggregates and Concrete Business is located in 40 countries (12/31/2008) |
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Last update on 03/05/2010
