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Publication - New Annual Report

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:49:17 GMT

Key figures, details of our businesses in the world, financial and stock exchange data, corporate governance... find out all the information in the 2009 Annual Report!

The report

Publication -

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:49:44 GMT

03/11/2010

New Annual Report
Key figures, details of our businesses... find out all the financial information in the 2009 Annual Report!

The report

Ecuador - Commitment to local communities

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:30:42 GMT

Lafarge is carrying out an agricultural development project in Ecuador and rehabilitates the elm-leaf blackberries production in the Otavalo region.

The case study

Inde - The Commonwealth Games

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:25:06 GMT

Lafarge in India won the contract to supply the concrete required to construct sports infrastructure ahead of the Commonwealth Games which will be hold in Delhi in October 2010.

The completed project

Partnership -

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:41:08 GMT

The "Cité de l’Architecture"

Lafarge has confirmed its commitment and dedication to the world of architecture and architects by becoming a partner of the "Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine" in Paris.

The partnership

Partnership - Lafarge and Columbia University

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:36:26 GMT

Lafarge and Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture are working together to tackle sustainable construction challenges creating a program on the use of innovative concretes.

Lafarge and Columbia University

Partnership - Columbia University

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:51 GMT

Lafarge and Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture have created a new university program to study the uses of innovative concretes in sustainable construction.

The partnership

Middle East - Case study

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:19:45 GMT

The subcontractor OCI incorporates Lafarge's standards into its own safety policy.

The case study

Canada - Ductal® joints

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:14:45 GMT

Innovation rewarded: Ductal® can also be used as a joint fill solution for constructions. This has been demonstrated by Hawk Lake Bridge in Ontario, which includes several sections prefabricated in Ductal®.

The completed project

Cimpor -

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:07:24 GMT

02/24/2010

Sale of the stake

Lafarge strengthens its presence in Brazil by receiving Brazilian cement assets in exchange for the sale to Votorantim of its stake in the Portuguese Cimpor group.

The press release

Results - 2009 annual results

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:41:31 GMT

Despite the economic slowdown, Lafarge reduced its debt by €3.1Bn and exceeded its action plan targets thanks to particularly strong cash generation. In 2010, the Group will benefit from the increase in cement demand in emerging markets.

The slides for the analyst presentation
The webcast
The press release

Results -

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:13:14 GMT

02/19/2010

2009 annual results

Lafarge reduced its debt by €3.1Bn and exceeded its action plan targets thanks to particularly strong cash generation and its geographic portfolio.

The webcast
The press release

Awards -

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:52 GMT

02/09/2010
46 prizes in 2009

The Group's commitment to sustainable development awarded by various independent charities.

The 2009 prizes

Climate change - Copenhagen

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:58:46 GMT

Lafarge is looking back at the 2009 Copenhagen conference. This is an opportunity for the Group to reaffirm its commitment to the fight against climate change.

Outcomes of the 2009 Copenhagen conference

France -

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:08:02 GMT

Renovation of the Salle Pleyel
Find out more about Prestia™ and its aesthetic and acoustic properties through the renovation of a landmark in French musical history.

Gypsum innovations
Prestia™ and the Salle Pleyel

Cimpor - Sale of the stake

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:34:47 GMT

Lafarge strengthens its presence in Brazil by receiving Brazilian cement assets in exchange for the sale to Votorantim of its stake in Cimpor. The terms of payment depended on the outcome of the public takeover bid for Cimpor.

The press release

Sustainable construction -

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:59:13 GMT

Innovative at the heart of sustainable construction
Lafarge has identified the 6 challenges of sustainable construction and solutions to tackle them. The Group's R&D investments and innovation strategy are helping it to tackle these challenges.

The low-energy housing in flash animation
Architecture and sustainable development at Batimat exhibition
The 6 challenges of sustainable construction

Customer access - All the websites, all the infos

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:24:50 GMT

Lafarge is present in 76 countries! Consult the page dedicated to our customers if you want to obtain information on products and solutions, to order products, to contact a Lafarge company in your local area...

Customer access

History - Lafarge's highlights in animation

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:30:54 GMT

Starting out in 1833 as a limestone mining company, Lafarge transformed itself and now has a presence in 79 countries. The construction of the Suez canal, the first laboratory for research into building materials, the first patents registered, the first foreign contracts...
Discover the epic history of the Group in animation!

The history of the Group in animation