Holcim Ltd (HOLN.SW)
Holcim Ltd operates in the Construction Materials industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Zug, ZG, CH. The stock last traded at $71.88, up 0.39% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $39.76B. Its beta of 0.74 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Holcim Ltd stands as a premier international supplier of construction materials and advanced building solutions, maintaining a robust presence across numerous continents, including Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. The company's diverse business operations are strategically organized into four core divisions: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-mix Concrete, and Solutions & Products. Its extensive product portfolio encompasses foundational construction components such as cement, hydraulic binders, clinker, and other specialized cementitious substances. Holcim also furnishes essential raw aggregates, including crushed stone, gravel, and sand. Additionally, it delivers ready-mix concrete, various pre-fabricated concrete items, asphalt mixtures, and mortars. Beyond physical products, the company broadens its offerings to include contracting services, retail distribution, and comprehensive waste management solutions. These crucial materials and services are indispensable for a wide array of infrastructure and construction endeavors. They are instrumental in large-scale projects like transportation networks (roads, ports), resource extraction sites (mines), utility installations (dams, power plants), technology hubs (data centers), and public amenities (stadiums, wind farms). Moreover, Holcim's contributions support diverse building constructions, ranging from private residences and multi-unit dwellings to corporate offices, industrial complexes, commercial facilities, public institutions, and vital affordable housing developments. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1833, Holcim Ltd is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The organization officially rebranded to its current name in May 2021, having previously been known as LafargeHolcim Ltd.
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