Joint venture with Elementia in Mexico

Lafarge announces it has reached an agreement with ­Elementia to combine their cement assets in Mexico. Lafarge will bring its two plants of Vito and Tula for a total capacity close to 1 million t/a, while ­Elementia will contribute the new 1 million t/a plant it is currently building in central Mexico. This combination will significantly strengthen Lafarge’s position in Mexico.

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