Holcim improved performance

Holcim Lanka has positioned itself successfully as a supplier of building materials to important key projects, according to its annual results 2009.

They include the construction of a water purification plant for improving supplies of drinking water on the South of the island.

Asia has shown a better position in the growth markets.

It started out in a better position, as did much of Latin America and Africa. Led by India and China, many of the countries remained on a growth trajectory.

This proved beneficial for Holcim, as the Group has an emerging markets presence like no other international producer of building materials, the annual report said.

The improved performance of the two Indian Group companies, as well as Holcim Philippines and Holcim Indonesia, were remarkable achievements. RK