Holcim gets over Q1 sales decline

Holcim Romania, branch of one of the world’s leading construction materials groups – Holcim (Switzerland), announced 5% turnover growth in the first half, compared with last year, following poor results in the first quarter. Investments amounted to 30 million euros in six months. “Our turnover amounts to 40 million euros, which is 5% higher compared to the year-ago period, due to the development of our concrete and aggregate unit,” Kurt Habersatter, Holcim Romania general manager, told Ziarul Financiar. The Swiss operator is on schedule for this year, with the 2003 turnover estimate reaching 92-95 million euros. ZF