Can historic buildings meet today's sustainability standards❓ For Albert Achammer, CEO of ATP architects engineers, the answer is yes. ATP was behind the renovation of the European Patent Office (EPO), demonstrating how heritage and sustainability can go hand in hand. Built with Holcim’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete, ECOCycle circular technology, and Isoguard™ insulation, the EPO stands as one of Austria’s most sustainable buildings. Read more about Albert’s vision for the project and how we can create a building in harmony with its surroundings, balancing the old and the new: https://lnkd.in/gk9V-jzK #BuildingProgress #NextGenGrowth #BuildingIcons
About us
Holcim 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. We have more than 45 000 employees in 43 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa – and have been recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to walling and roofing – powered by premium brands including ECOPact, ECOPlanet and ECOCycle.
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https://www.holcim.com/
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- Construction
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Zug
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- Public Company
- Founded
- 1912
- Specialties
- Cement, Aggregates, Concrete, Building materials, Construction materials, Building Solutions, Modular Construction, Ready-Mix, Sustainable Construction, Circular Construction, Building Systems, Roofing, Walling, Foundations, and Flooring
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Grafenauweg 10
Zug, 6300 , CH
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When delivering the largest infrastructure project in El Salvador's history, choosing the right partner makes all the difference. As Hoseok Jung, Head of the Planning Team at Dongbu Corporation, shares: "We partnered with Holcim because of its ability to contribute cutting-edge end-to-end solutions designed to meet the highest standards of performance, efficiency, and sustainability." From low-carbon concrete and circular construction to technical expertise and on-site support, collaboration is helping transform Los Chorros Highway into resilient infrastructure built to last. Discover how this landmark project is shaping the future of mobility in El Salvador: https://lnkd.in/efEyC8Mm #NextGenGrowth #BuildingIcons #BuildingProgress
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Building a strong safety culture in a global company is a big deal. It requires a mindset that constantly evolves and a firm understanding of the “why” behind every standard. As Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Manager at Xella Group, Katharina Steinkamp inspires her colleagues to view safety as not just a priority, but a core value. She takes a holistic view, working together with colleagues to find solutions for each challenge. Katharina has ensured that the same standards and ideas are introduced company-wide by providing training and guidance for leaders and their teams. Outside of work, she enjoys surfing in Portugal and tending to her garden. Welcome Katharina! Health and safety is at the core of everything we do – and we’re glad it is for you as well. Learn how Holcim is expanding in high-value Building Solutions: https://lnkd.in/eaKVHUV5 #NextGenGrowth #BuildingProgress #BuildersofProgress
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Help us shape the future of NextGen Growth in Action! We’re six months into the first year of our LinkedIn newsletter and are planning what’s next. Vote below to tell us which topics you’d like to see more of. 👇 Read our July edition here: https://lnkd.in/e9QAjtjP #NextGenGrowth #BuildingProgress
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Innovation is helping shape the future of sustainable construction. As the leading partner for sustainable construction, Holcim delivers high-value, end-to-end building solutions - from foundation and walling to roofing and flooring to serve our customers across the built environment. Our decorative concrete solutions—including Artevia and Geostone—enable architects to create beautiful spaces while supporting more resilient urban environments. From the historic paths of the Acropolis Museum in Greece to the modern Ringwood East Station upgrade in Melbourne, we're helping build the NextGen cities of tomorrow. 🎥 Watch the video and find out more about Holcim’s innovative and sustainable solutions: https://lnkd.in/eFB2SV_G #NextGenGrowth #BuildingProgress
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💬In this exclusive interview with Global Finance Magazine, our CFO Steffen Kindler talks to Tiziana Barghini about his professional background, how AI is unlocking growth and value creation for Holcim, our NextGen Growth strategy and the importance of building a strong finance team. 🌍 Experience and leadership: Steffen brings two decades of finance experience to his role as CFO, and played a key role in the spin-off of our North American business, as well as defining our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy and equity story. 👥 Strong finance team: For Steffen “the team is everything”, and he is focused on succession planning, coaching and career development – motivating people by giving them interesting roles and increasing their exposure. 🤖 Artificial Intelligence: AI is at the heart of our strategy, and Steffen discusses how we’re using it to create value in key areas including predictive maintenance and commercial sales. 🔗 Read Steffen’s full interview: https://lnkd.in/eJgxDXAE #BuildingProgress #NextGenGrowth
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Can a 50-year-old building help rebuild itself ❓In Puchheim, Germany, the answer is yes. When an industrial hall built with Hebel autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) reached the end of its life, its wall panels didn't become waste. Instead, they were recycled into new Hebel AAC for a larger commercial building on the same site. It's another example of how Holcim is building cities from cities—advancing circular construction and expanding high-value Building Solutions in line with our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy. Swipe to discover three key facts and read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ep3XyssQ #BuildingProgress #NextGenGrowth
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Meet the man with the "best job in concrete". Edelio Bermejo, our Head of Global Research & Development, turns innovation into reality as we advance sustainable construction. Speaking to Mary Richardson from Building Design., Edelio shares a range of Holcim "lighthouse projects" that showcase what's possible. From recycled and biochar concrete to 3D-printed buildings, these projects show how Holcim's innovative and sustainable building solutions are helping shape the NextGen cities of tomorrow. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eTBHR-v9 #NextGenGrowth #BuildingProgress
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What does effective leadership look like during periods of uncertainty? For Evelyn Schmeling, HR Manager at Xella, it’s all about “truly listening, understanding what people need, and being present”. Evelyn works to ensure stability, with an approach centered on transparency, open dialogue and encouraging collaboration to find solutions. She has been involved in building several projects from the ground up, including a major transformation initiative for the German Sales team, to help colleagues openly address issues and overcome obstacles together. We’re pleased to welcome Evelyn to our team here at Holcim. Learn how Holcim is expanding in high-value Building Solutions: https://lnkd.in/eaKVHUV5 #NextGenGrowth #BuildingProgress #BuildersofProgress Xella Group
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🚀 The latest Holcim newsletter is out and our strong Half-Year 2026 results are in! Explore our H1 2026 results, hear from our Chairman and CEO, and discover stories from across our markets—from iconic infrastructure projects to the innovations helping building the NextGen cities of the future. Dive into the latest edition 👇 #NextGenGrowth #BuildingProgress
