(Boursier.com) — Holcim announces that it has acquired Nicem srl (Nicem), a leader in ground calcium carbonate in northern Italy, based near Bergamo, Italy. Calcium carbonate is a very versatile, low carbon raw material that is useful for a wide range of applications.
Nicem’s clientele covers sectors ranging from construction to plastics, rubber and paints. With this acquisition, Nicem’s low-emission raw materials will accelerate the green formulation of Holcim’s sustainable building solutions, from ECOPact to ECOPlanet.
The acquisition of Nicem advances Holcim’s “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth” by further fueling growth in the aggregates and ready-mix concrete businesses.
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