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Rising costs and currency effects hit Holcim

Aug. 19 – Holcim's operating profits for the first half of the year fell -19% from
2010 to CHF 1.90 billion (US$ 2.75 billion) and its revenues were down
-7% to CHF 10.1 billion (US$ 14.7 billion). This was despite selling
increased volumes of cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete.

Aug. 19 – Holcim's operating profits for the first half of the year fell -19% from
2010 to CHF 1.90 billion (US$ 2.75 billion) and its revenues were down
-7% to CHF 10.1 billion (US$ 14.7 billion). This was despite selling
increased volumes of cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. | READ MORE