Holcim’s sales in Romania recovered in the third quarter, after they slightly declined in the first half of this year.

Holcim which is currently working on a merger with French group Lafarge, will keep its assets in Romania, which include two cement factories in Campulung and Alesd, one grinding station and a cement terminal in Turda, 14 environment-friendly ready-mixed concrete plants, 3 aggregates plants, 2 special binders plants and one cement terminal in Bucharest.

The company has about 800 employees. Holcim Romania had a turnover of EUR 200 million, in 2013, 6.5% lower than in 2012, and EUR 1.4 million losses. (source: romania-insider.com)