Germany: Switzerland-based Holcim has concluded a deal to acquire Xella for €1.85bn. Xella produces Hebel and Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete products and Silka calcium silicate, among other building products. Holcim anticipates earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) synergies of €60m within three years of the acquisition.

Holcim CEO Miljan Gutovic said "This strategic acquisition is a milestone in our vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction, accelerating Holcim's Building Solutions in line with our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy. Xella will add to our customer offering in the highly attractive €12bn+ walling market, with cross-selling and systems-selling opportunities."

Australia: Boral has applied to extend its Montrose quarry in Victoria. The Star Mail newspaper reported that the company proposes to expand the quarry’s extraction area by 12.5ha, allowing access to a further 20Mt of additional materials, equivalent to 30 years’ supply for Boral’s local operations.

US: Authorities in Miami-Dade County have granted a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for more than 40 Titan America precast concrete lintel products for use under the Florida Building Code. The company’s upcoming lintel production plant is currently in the engineering design phase.

CEO Bill Zarkalis said "Achieving this NOA validates not only our product engineering rigour, but our ability to expand strategically into high-potential adjacent markets. By securing certification under Miami-Dade's most stringent standards, we remove a major barrier to regulatory acceptance across the region."

Oman: Global Precast Industries, a joint venture between Al Abrar Real Estate and Egypt-based Arab Contractors, commissioned a new 50,000m²/yr precast concrete plant in Halban, Al Batinah South Governorate, on 5 October 2025. Muscat Daily News has reported that the plant cost US$5.2m and will produce hollow-core concrete slabs, columns, beams, curbstones, interlock tiles and fencing.

General Manager Hussam Fayed said "By providing innovative, reliable and sustainable precast solutions, we are enabling contractors, developers and government projects to achieve faster delivery, higher quality and lower costs. Most importantly, we are proud to support Oman Vision 2040 by contributing to modern communities."