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Holcim US acquires Cajun Ready Mix Concrete 23 May 2022
US: Holcim has acquired Louisiana-based Cajun Ready Mix Concrete. Cajun Ready Mix Concrete operates eight ready-mix concrete plants in Baton Rouge, with a total of 108 employees and 51 mixer trucks.
Holcim region head North America Toufic Tabbara said “This acquisition expands our footprint in the dynamic Baton Rouge market, confirming our focus on growth in North America. Cajun’s commitment to innovation, service and quality, along with its industry relationships and engineering capabilities, are an ideal addition to our business. We’re excited to work with the Cajun team to build further partnerships across this highly attractive growth region. I warmly welcome all Cajun employees into the Holcim family and look forward to unleashing our next era of growth together.”
Italy: BHS-Sonthofen has acquired planetary concrete mixer producer Eurostar Concrete Technology. The Germany-based group says that Eurostar Concrete Technology’s planetary concrete mixers will diversify its own product portfolio, increasing its equipment and service flexibility.
Eurostar Concrete Technology’s mixers have batch capacities of up to 6000l. Their applications include precast concrete blocks and pipes production, as well as the production of special concrete for environmental purposes and use in the glass industry.
BHS-Sonthofen’s managing director Dennis Kemmann said “For plant manufacturers and sales partners, the expansion means an even more attractive product portfolio at a high technological level and with robust drive technology.”