Holcim launches biggest-ever investment in Czech Republic

Holcim AG

03/09/2026 06:16

ZURICH, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Holcim HOLN.S on Thursday said it had launched a new calcined clay production line in the Czech Republic as the Swiss building materials company steps up its production of low carbon cement.
Holcim has spent 40 million Swiss francs ($49.29 million) on the plant in Cizkovice, the largest-ever investment by the company's Czech business.
The line uses patented technology to partially replace clinker in the kiln with calcined clay, reducing the cement's carbon footprint by around 30%, Holcim said.

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