Profile

World leader in building materials, Lafarge extracts resources from the heart of the earth to make materials to bring to the heart of life. Present in 76 countries, the Group responds to the world's demand for housing and infrastructure. Lafarge is driven by the needs of its customers, shareholders, local communities and architects. The Group creates high value-added solutions which encourage creativity whilst leaving a lighter trace on the world.

Lafarge holds top-ranking positions in each of its Businesses: Cement, Aggregates, Concrete and Gypsum

World leader in building materials

Lafarge has an ongoing strategy of anticipating industry needs to make advances in building materials. It offers the construction industry and the general public innovative solutions bringing greater safety, comfort and quality to their everyday surroundings.

Global vision, local presence

With a multilocal workforce of 90,000 people in 76 countries, Lafarge enjoys a strong international presence*. Learn more about the Group's global scope.

*(figures at 01/23/2008 including the acquisition of Orascom Cement)

Strong foundations

Lafarge aims to become the undisputed world leader in building materials.
Vision, commitments, the Lafarge Way: the Group is founded on a solid set of principles.