Lafarge is a leading producer of building materials in South Africa. Lafarge products - [cement, concrete, aggregates (sand and gravel) and gypsum] - are essential in creating the structures that shape our everyday surroundings.
Leading Innovation to sustainable construction
Innovation is the cornerstone of the Lafarge Business and has a dual goal of creating added value for customers and inventing more socially responsible lifestyles for the future of the planet.
The Lafarge Technical Centre celebrated its 20th anniversary in September 2010. 500 employees based at the centre near Lyon work daily on designing innovative solutions and improving industrial performance.
A commitment to sustainable development has guided Lafarge's actions for several years. The attention paid to employees, environmental protection, respect for local communities and social responsibility are the foundations of long-term growth.
The drive to be the industry leader in Health and Safety involved many different approaches. Driven by management's strong commitement, the reduction of risk is a priority for all. Training and communication for all employees and contractors are at the heart of the safety challenge.
The innovative properties of Lafarge's range of products stimulates architectural creativity. Residential buildings, foot bridges, road bridges, airports, rail stations: discover examples of projects that make use of Lafarge products.
