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Hanson PLC Trading Statement
- 28th June 2006
- Quarrying
Hanson PLC, one of the world’s leading heavy building materials companies, is issuing this trading statement in advance of the August 2, 2006 announcement of its interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2006. OverviewHanson expects to report...
Read Full ArticleLafarge confirms its ambition, presenting its detailed strategic plan "EXCELLENCE 2008"
- 24th June 2006
- Quarrying
Building on the presentation of 23 February, Lafarge today unveils its detailed strategic plan, called "Excellence 2008". This plan confirms the Group’s determination to be the best in its sector, focused on its strengths, committed to realizing its ambitions...
Read Full ArticleHanson completes acquisition of Material Service.
- 19th June 2006
- Quarrying
Hanson completes acquisition of Material Service, a major US aggregates producer, for $300 million (approximately £160m) Hanson PLC, the international building materials company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Material Service...
Read Full ArticleLafarge owns 100% of Lafarge North America
- 19th May 2006
- Quarrying
Lafarge, the world leader in building materials, has today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of the remaining shares of Lafarge North America (NYSE & TSX: LAF) that it did not acquire previously through its tender offer...
Read Full ArticleLafarge successfully completes cash tender offer for Lafarge North America
- 15th May 2006
- Quarrying
Lafarge, the world leader in building materials, has today announced that it has successfully completed its cash tender offer for the 46.8% minority stake in Lafarge North America (NYSE & TSX: LAF) that it did not previously own. Lafarge now holds...
Read Full ArticleNavis Acquire Linatex
- 1st October 2005
- Materials Handling
Breaking news in October was the purchase of speciality rubber company, Linatex, by Navis Capital Partners. Linatex with its rich heritage dating back 80 years is world renown for its unique abrasion resistant rubbers. Navis are a substantial USD...
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