Strategy & events

Presentation of the Group and its strategy, details about its activities and its commitment to sustainable development... Lafarge tells you everything you want to know about its history, its expertise and the issues that are important for the Group.

Twenty years of research and innovation to promote sustainable construction. Since 1990, the Lafarge Technology Center has been developing innovative solutions for better industrial performance and a controlled environmental footprint.

The Shanghai World Expo is an opportunity for Lafarge to present its growth strategy in China, the biggest emerging market in the world.

The new Bazian plant, inaugurated on April 8th, 2009, is located in the Iraqi Kurdistan region and results from the acquisition of Orascom Cement. With an annual capacity of 2.5 million tons of cement, it meets the country's growing need for building materials: the cement market is growing by 15% per annum in Iraq. We examine the state of the Iraqi market and the challenges of emerging markets for the Group...

Emerging countries account for 90% of the world's cement consumption and are a key development priority for the Group. Focus on the acquisition of Orascom Cement, 1 year after; on Egypt and its intense urbanization; on the United Arab Emirates and their ambitious projects of architecture.

On December 2007, Lafarge acquired Orascom Cement, the leading cement group in the Middle East and the Mediterranean Basin. This operation is a decisive acceleration of the Group's strategy in fast-growing, highly profitable emerging markets.

In 2007, 80% of the world's cement market is consumed in emerging countries. In response to the 5% world's annual growth, Lafarge launched an ambitious program to increase its cement capacities as part of its "2008 Excellence" strategic plan. Besides this economic development, Lafarge has been pursuing a strategy of sustainable development with local communities. Kenya and Uganda are two examples of high-potential markets.

Lafarge aspires to rank alongside the world's most efficient industrial groups in terms of sustainable development. Learn about our objectives and indicators.

Find out about Lafarge's activities in China, including its main corporate locations and key dates.

The Lafarge Shui On Cement joint venture between Lafarge and S.O.C.A.M., announced the acquisition of Shuangma Investment Group in August 2005. This purchase reinforces Lafarge's position in the province of Sichuan.

Lafarge and Shui On Construction and Materials Limited (S.O.C.A.M.), a leading cement manufacturer in southwest China, have concluded a joint venture agreement. The 2 partners are combining their cement plants and their production capacities. Lafarge is contributing its expertise and know-how in building materials, while S.O.C.A.M. brings its reputation and experience in the Chinese market. This strategic alliance is set to create the leader in cement in southwest China and rank among the top 3 cement producers in the country.