News Read the latest announcements and stories from Holcim Australia, and discover how we work with our customers, partners and local communities to promote better construction outcomes. Themes - All -BusinessCareersCase StudiesCircular EconomyCommunity EngagementNewsSocial ResponsibilitySustainabilityEnvironmental Product Declarations (EPDs) 64 Results 23 October 2024 Holcim Australia Unveils New Brand Identity Holcim Australia, a leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, today announced its new brand identity, aligning with its global vision for greener cities and smarter infrastructure. This updated identity reflects the company’s commitment to delivering environmentally sustainable and innovative building solutions. 10 September 2024 Holcim and Putzmeister Oceania Announce Trial of 100% Electric Concrete Truck Holcim Australia Pty Ltd (Holcim), a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, together with Putzmeister Oceania, a trusted provider of high-quality concrete machinery and equipment, are excited to announce their agreement to a trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100% electric concrete truck mixer in Australia. 25 July 2024 Holcim's Commitment to Sustainability: Transparency to impact Over the years, Holcim has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability, empowering progress for people and the planet. Delivering transparent and verifiable information on the environmental impacts of our products is a key objective of our sustainability strategy. 15 July 2024 Holcim’s ECOPact Drives Sustainable Development in Geraldton Improving the wellbeing of the Aboriginal community in Geraldton, WA, is the driving force behind the State Government’s $28.5 million project, set to provide affordable short-stay accommodation for Aboriginal people visiting the region. 10 July 2024 Beenleigh Quarry Rejuvenates Protected Plant Species Dedication and teamwork have been the driving forces behind the Beenleigh Quarry team’s successful completion of the Protected Plant Project, ensuring a “no net loss” of a vulnerable plant species, the Slender Milkvine. 06 July 2024 Building Futures: Holcim Australia renews Commitment to Habitat for Humanity for 2024-2025 We are thrilled to announce that Holcim Australia has committed to a second year of sponsorship with the Australian arm of the global not-for-profit organisation, Habitat for Humanity. 11 June 2024 Hydrogen hybrids tackle decarbonisation and the tyranny of distance in the Pilbara The Pilbara is a vast region of endless red landscapes, twice the size of Great Britain, located in the north of Western Australia. To move road freight more efficiently over such long distances trucks with multiple trailers, known as road trains, are a common sight across remote regions of Australia. 24 May 2024 Holcim Drives Down Carbon Emissions with Advanced Loader Technology Holcim Australia’s aggregates team is pioneering the implementation of advanced electric drivetrain heavy machinery that reduces fossil fuel consumption, cuts exhaust emissions, and supports progress towards a lower-carbon future. 27 March 2024 Introducing the Geostone South East Queensland Range Geostone, Holcim Australia's decorative concrete brand, unveils The South East Queensland Range, featuring 24 brand-new decorative colours, showcasing vibrancy and elegance within concrete. 08 March 2024 Empowering Inclusion, Building Progress On International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the pivotal role diversity and inclusion play in fostering genuine progress. Meet three phenomenal women at the heart of our business – Brianna Burns, Michelle Williams, and Thalita Santos. Their unique strengths, showcased across diverse roles, contribute to shaping our journey towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and diverse future. 29 February 2024 Achievement celebrated at the 2024 Holcim Excellence Awards In a glittering ceremony held last night over Sydney Harbour, Holcim Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) celebrated a spectacular showcase of excellence in our business at the 2024 Holcim Excellence Awards. The event recognised outstanding achievements across a spectrum of categories including superior performance, innovation, growth in financial results, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, as well as values, community, and collaboration. 27 February 2024 Holcim Australia and FMD join forces to accelerate decarbonisation strategy Global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim, and Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), an Australian owned distributor of new energy efficient vehicles, announce they have entered into an agreement to trial the Foton e-AUMAN C EV concrete truck in Australia. 12 February 2024 Accelerating Change: New Program Paves the Way for Women in Trucking Careers Holcim promotes vocational training and heavy vehicle licensing for women with the launch of the “Women on Wheels” (WoW) pilot program, dedicated to women of all ages and diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in road transport. 07 February 2024 Holcim helps decarbonise renewable energy project infrastructure A world-first pumped hydro power project in Far North Queensland set to commence operations in 2025 will help to provide rapid-response renewable energy to supplement wind and solar power production, with a capacity to provide enough power for 400,000 people for up to eight hours. 20 November 2023 A conscious rebuild with ECOPact low-carbon concrete Nestled adjacent to Sydney’s iconic Bronte Beach, Waverley House is currently undergoing a conscious rebuild, guided by the visionary owners and redesign experts, Tony and Sarah Nelson from ELEVENBUILD. The project features ECOPact low-carbon concrete from Holcim. 10 November 2023 Holcim expand operations in Aotearoa New Zealand with ready-mix concrete Leading global building materials supplier, Holcim, today announced that it has concluded its joint venture with AML Limited under the Allied Concrete brand. As a result of this, Holcim is now operating 20 ready-mix concrete plants in the North Island and Ashby’s Ready Mixed in Christchurch. 25 October 2023 Holcim pioneers battery-powered mobile concrete batching plant Leading construction materials company successfully completes battery-diesel hybrid concrete mobile batching plant trial. 22 September 2023 AML to Sell Concrete Plants to Allied Concrete and Holcim Today, AML Limited (AML) is announcing the intended sale of its concrete plants in New Zealand. AML is a joint venture between Allied Concrete Limited (ACL) and Holcim New Zealand Limited (Holcim). 29 August 2023 Employee Spotlight: Building progress - Meet Thisy Fabris, National Pre-Contracts Coordinator Thisy Fabris is a Pre-Contracts Coordinator in the major projects team, based in Queensland. She completed the Holcim Australia Graduate Program in 2020 to now be part of a global group of 60,000 passionate, pioneering and high-performing people. 09 August 2023 Geostone: the ultimate in modern decorative concrete These recent projects from the Northern Rivers and Sydney use locally sourced Australian stone to create a unique blend of beauty and durability that make Geostone the perfect choice for any architect or designer. 03 July 2023 Local diversity and inclusion champion wins global award Holcim Australia’s Quality Systems Manager Jennifer McSweeney has been recognised with the prestigious “You can make a difference” HSE Award in Holcim’s virtual awards presentation for outstanding achievement worldwide. 27 June 2023 Emerging leader set for One Young World Summit 2023 Joshua Scott, District Manager for NSW/ACT Concrete, has been selected as one of 28 Holcim representatives worldwide to attend the One Young World (OYW) Summit in Belfast, examining complex challenges including environment, geopolitics, society, and health. 16 May 2023 Aggregates Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) With a vision to build progress for people and the planet, we are proud to deliver locally sourced quality aggregates to you with service you can trust, whilst helping you achieve your sustainability goals. 28 March 2023 Holcim Australia announces partnership with Habitat for Humanity Australia Working together to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. 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