Lafarge

Lafarge

Headquartered in Paris, France, Lafarge S.A.'s is a major player in the construction and building industry. Founded in 1833, Lafarge continues to be a manufacturer and seller of building and construction materials which are:

• Basic Portland & masonry cements and a variety of other blended specialty cements;
• Construction aggregates, ready-mix concrete and other concrete products;
• Gypsum blocks and gypsum products for construction and interior decoration.

Lafarge's primary region of operation is Europe, with strings of business sites in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Its acquisition of Shuangma Investment Company, Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Heritage Division of H.B. Mellot Inc & Heracles General Cement Company, and Orascom Cement has strengthened Lafarge S.A.'s presence in the construction industry.

In North America, not only is Lafarge a huge name in construction, but it is also committed in its endeavors in environmental preservation. Aside from complying with all the applicable environment laws, the company also seeks innovations to efficiently use all resources.

To encourage their North American facilities to excel in such endeavors, the company gives out the Lafarge North America Environmental Recognition Award on an annual basis. Not only that, Lafarge is also an active partner of the World Wildlife Fund.