Our strategy

The strategy of the Group is based on three central pillars:

  Product focus
  Geographical diversification
  Local management, global standards

Product focus

Holcim is one of the world’s leading building materials groups and - among other things -the lasting success of Holcim is due to a stringent product strategy. The emphasis is on the production and distribution of cement and aggregates - both key basic materials for construction. The main focus of our investment activities and value creation rely on the processing of raw materials. Because of the continued demand for new production facilities and the higher building cost index, capital expenditures for cement production have risen substantially, making process know-how more and more important.

Geographical diversification

Holcim is a globally active company. The Group operates in more than 70 countries and has production facilities at over 2,000 locations. This geographical diversification stabilizes earnings, as it helps to balance cyclical fluctuations in individual markets. To discover our global location, visit our database.

Local management, global standard

The extraction of raw materials, the operation of capital-intensive cement plants and the distribution of building materials to a local or regional market require a strong presence in the relevant areas and awareness of the consequent responsibility.

In order to fully exploit our potential, Holcim has standardized all key corporate processes. This allows local management to concentrate on market and cost leadership, on basic and advanced training for senior managers and staff and on nurturing relations at the local level.