In December 2007, Lafarge announced the purchase of the Orascom Cement Group, an Egyptian-based cement producer with operations across Africa and the Middle East, from Orascom Construction Industries (OCI). In December 2007, Lafarge announced the purchase of the Orascom Cement Group, an Egyptian-based cement producer with operations across Africa and the Middle East, from Orascom Construction Industries (OCI). Apr 22, 2026 · Holcim (SIX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 15.7 billion in 2025, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Apr 22, 2026 · Holcim (SIX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 15.7 billion in 2025, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Lafarge is a French industrial company specialising in cement , construction aggregates, and concrete. It is the world's largest cement manufacturer. It was founded in 1833 by Joseph-Auguste Pavin de Lafarge and is a part of the Holcim Group. Lafarge is a French industrial company specialising in cement , construction aggregates, and concrete. It is the world's largest cement manufacturer. It was founded in 1833 by Joseph-Auguste Pavin de Lafarge and is a part of the Holcim Group. Jul 18, 2013 · Lafarge built its global presence through strategic acquisitions over 180 years. The company targeted cement producers and aggregates businesses across multiple continents to become the industry leader. In 1997, Lafarge acquired Redland plc, a major British quarry operator. Jul 18, 2013 · Lafarge built its global presence through strategic acquisitions over 180 years. The company targeted cement producers and aggregates businesses across multiple continents to become the industry leader.