Building on a Proud Legacy and Shaping the Future: Lafarge Egypt Officially Rebrands as Holcim Egypt
Lafarge Egypt, a leading provider of innovative building materials and solutions and a member of the global Holcim Group, officially announced its rebranding to Holcim Egypt. Backed by an asset portfolio exceeding EGP 8 billion in the Egyptian market since commencing operations, this step marks the beginning of a new strategic phase focused on innovation, sustainable building solutions, and reinforcing Egypt’s position as a strategic market within Holcim Group’s global strategy
The transition to Holcim Egypt reflects the company’s natural evolution in the Egyptian market since 1997. It combines its deep-rooted local legacy the company has built over the years with Holcim Group’s global expertise in sustainability, circular economy, digital transformation, and research and development. It also represents an evolution in the company’s business model, which has expanded beyond supplying cement and concrete to delivering an integrated portfolio of sustainable building solutions. Today, the company offers technical expertise, engineering consultancy, customized technical support tailored to each project’s requirements, low-carbon products, and digital solutions. This positions Holcim Egypt as a strategic partner to the construction industry and reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting Egypt’s urban development and infrastructure growth
Commenting on the announcement, Khaled El Dokani, CEO of Holcim Egypt, said: “The transition to operate as Holcim Egypt marks the beginning of a new strategic chapter in our journey. It reflects our strong alignment with the Group’s global identity while building on the strong legacy we have established in Egypt and the trust we have earned with our customers and partners over the years.” He added: “Egypt is one of Holcim Group’s strategic market and we will continue expanding our portfolio of low-carbon building solutions, enhancing our technical and engineering services, and leveraging the Group’s global expertise and innovations to deliver greater value to our customers. This will enable the delivery of more efficient and sustainable projects while supporting urban development and infrastructure growth in line with the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030
Holcim Egypt is backed by an advanced industrial platform anchored by one of the largest cement plants in the Middle East and North Africa region, located in Ain Sokhna, with an annual production capacity of 9.5 million tons. The company also operates a network of over 10 ready-mix concrete plants across Egypt, in addition to Geocycle Egypt, which specializes in safe and eco-friendly waste management and co-processing solutions. Furthermore, Holcim Egypt offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative and sustainable building materials and solutions, supported by technical services, engineering consultancy, and digital solutions, enabling it to meet the diverse needs of infrastructure, urban development, and industrial projects across Egypt
The transition to Holcim Egypt reflects the significant evolution of the company’s operations over recent years Today, the value it delivers extends far beyond supplying building materials to deliver an integrated ecosystem of solutions and technical services that enable success partners to execute more efficient and sustainable projects. Throughout its presence in the Egyptian market, Holcim Egypt has contributed to some of Egypt’s most prominent national and development projects, including the Grand Egyptian Museum, the New Administrative Capital, the New Alamein Towers, and the Cairo Metro project, as well as numerous infrastructures, energy, and housing projects, underscoring its role as a trusted partner in supporting urban development and the implementation of strategic projects across the country
Holcim Egypt continues to advance its sustainability strategy, having transformed 98% of its cement portfolio to low-carbon products, led by the next generation of ECOPlanet cement, which reduces carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to traditional cement, depending on the product type and application and supported by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Additionally, the company offers ECOPact, its low-carbon concrete solution that is driving the sustainable transformation of Egypt’s construction industry. Furthermore, Holcim Egypt’s cement plant operates with an alternative fuel substitution rate exceeding 33%, reflecting the company’s commitment with the highest international sustainability standards
In addition to its role in advancing the construction sector, Holcim Egypt continues to implement its corporate social responsibility programs across education, skills development, women empowerment, and local community development. Through numerous initiatives benefiting thousands of people across different governorates, the company remains committed to creating a positive and lasting impact that extends beyond its business operations while contributing to Egypt’s sustainable development goals
