Lafarge France

What Lafarge France does

Lafarge France is a private French construction materials manufacturer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holcim Group, the global building materials conglomerate created by the 2015 Lafarge-Holcim merger. The company operates across four core material lines — cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and geotechnical/road binders — supplemented by a broad specialty portfolio organized as branded sub-families: ECOPlanet (low-carbon cement), ECOPact (low-carbon ready-mix concrete), ECOCycle (circular-economy concrete), Aggneo (recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste), Artevia (decorative concrete range with eight SKU families), Hydromedia (draining concrete, including the patent-protected Hydromedia NewAir depolluting variant), Rolac (road binders), Neutracem (inerting/waste-stabilization binders), and specialty offerings including Ductal ultra-high-performance concrete, Airium mineral foam insulation, and TectorPrint 3D-printing inks. Manufacturing is distributed across 470+ industrial sites in France (Saint-Pierre-la-Cour, Martres-Tolosane, Le Teil, Dunkerque, Altkirch, Sète, La Malle, La Couronne, Port-la-Nouvelle, Val d'Azergues, Toulouse regional agency), with headquarters at Issy-les-Moulineaux and ~4,200-4,500 collaborators.

Name

Lafarge France

Legal name

Lafarge France

Website

https://lafarge.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1833

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lafarge France is a French construction materials manufacturer producing cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and geotechnical binders across 470+ industrial sites, serving housing developers, public-works contractors, individual homeowners, and certified applicators as a Holcim Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Concrete Resurfacing, Overlays & Patching (HSAGALAD)

Keywords

• Construction materials
• Cement production
• Ready-mix concrete
• Recycled aggregates
• Low-carbon concrete

Headquarters

HQ city

Clamart

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: Production and sale of cement products including standard cement, low-carbon ECOPlanet cement, bagged cement for artisans, and specialty cements for various construction applications.
2. Ready-Mix Concrete Sales: Production and sale of ready-mix concrete (Bétons Prêts à l'Emploi) including standard, low-carbon ECOPact, decorative (Artevia range), and technical concrete formulations.
3. Aggregates Sales: Extraction and sale of natural aggregates, recycled aggregates (Aggneo), and decorative aggregates (Arteroc) for construction, infrastructure, and landscaping applications.
4. Decorative Concrete Solutions: Specialized decorative concrete products through Artevia brand including imprinted, polished, colored, and washed finishes for residential and public outdoor spaces.
5. Geotechnical Binders: Specialty binders for road construction, soil treatment, and environmental applications including Neutracem for waste stabilization and Rolac products for road infrastructure.
6. Geocycle Waste Solutions: Industrial and construction waste management and valorization services through Geocycle brand for circular economy applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Lafarge France manufactures and sells cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and geotechnical binders for construction and infrastructure projects across France through its 470+ industrial sites, regional agencies, points of sale, and direct customer portal. The company also provides decorative concrete solutions under the Artevia range and waste valorization services through Geocycle. Its differentiated offering centers on low-carbon cements (ECOPlanet), low-carbon concrete (ECOPact), recycled-aggregate concrete (ECOCycle), and patented depolluting draining concrete (Hydromedia NewAir).

Product overview

Lafarge France is a construction materials company offering a broad, multi-category product portfolio across cement, concrete, aggregates, geotechnical binders, and decorative solutions. The core offering centers on four main material lines: ciments (cements, including the low-carbon ECOPlanet sub-brand), bétons prêts à l'emploi (ready-mix concrete, including the low-carbon ECOPact sub-brand and the circular-economy ECOCycle line), granulats (aggregates including recycled Aggneo and valued Valotec products), and géotechnique/liants (geotechnical binders including the Rolac road binder family and Neutracem inerting binder). Above these core materials, Lafarge France has built specialized sub-brands including Artevia (a full decorative concrete range: Poli, Roche, Relief, Saharo, Sable, Color, Empreinte, and Empreinte Intégral), Hydromedia (draining concrete, including the innovative depolluting NewAir variant), and Arteroc (decorative aggregates). Supporting services include BIM Lab for digital modeling, FDES environmental declarations verified on INIES, the 360Score rating system, the Geocycle waste valorization service, and the Lafarge Club loyalty program. Specialty products include Ductal ultra-high performance concrete, Airium mineral foam insulation, and 3D printing inks (TectorPrint). The company is part of the Holcim Group and operates over 470 industrial sites across France with approximately 4,200 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOPlanet: Low-carbon cement range (ciments bas carbone) with reduced CO2 footprint.
• ECOPact
• ECOCycle
• Aggneo
• Artevia
• Hydromedia
• Hydromedia NewAir
• Arteroc
• Neutracem
• Rolac
• Valotec
• Lafarge Ciments Distribution

Products and services

• Bétons Prêts à l'Emploi (Ready-Mix Concrete) Standard ready-mix concrete for foundations, floors, walls, facades, and infrastructure across all construction project types.
• ECOPlanet (Low-Carbon Cements) Low-carbon cement range offering reduced CO2 footprint across cement types for BPE, prefabrication, bagged, and specialty applications, celebrating 5 years in 2025.
• ECOPact (Low-Carbon Concrete) Low-carbon ready-mix concrete brand for construction projects requiring reduced CO2 footprint and RE2020 compliance.
• ECOCycle (Circular Economy Concrete) Circular economy concrete integrating recycled aggregates into new construction, enabling building new structures from old materials.
• Aggneo (Recycled Aggregates) Recycled aggregates brand sourced from construction and demolition waste recycling, serving public works (TP), road infrastructure (VRD), building, prefabrication, and ready-mix concrete sectors.
• Valotec (Valorized Aggregates) Valorized aggregates range for public works and road infrastructure applications.
• Ductal (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) for demanding structural and architectural applications.
• Airium (Mineral Foam Insulation) Mineral foam insulation product for construction applications, with 15 million blocks implemented on French territory since 2017.
• Hydromedia (Draining Concrete) Draining concrete for outdoor surfaces that enables natural water management in urban areas, reducing flood risk.
• Hydromedia NewAir (Depolluting Draining Concrete) Depolluting and draining concrete that captures NOx, COV, PM2.5/10, and CO2 from urban air, protected by two patents; compliant with NF EN 13201 and under IDRRIM technical approval No. 165.
• Rolac Optimum (Road Binder) High-performance hydraulic road binder for treating all types of natural or recycled materials, enabling optimization of pavement structures.
• Rolac Performance Immédiate (Road Binder) High-reactivity hydraulic road binder enabling rapid return to service of soils, suitable for winter conditions and freeze-thaw resistance.
• Rolac Premier (Road Binder) Entry-level hydraulic road binder for treating natural or recycled materials at optimized cost.
• Rolac Flex Clair ECOPlanet Prime (Road Binder) Hydraulic road binder with high workability time and reduced carbon footprint, suited for aesthetic grave applications and slow-setting for summer use.
• Neutracem (Inerting Binder) Hydraulic inerting binder for stabilizing polluted materials and specific waste, reducing solubility of residues and immobilizing heavy metals; available in ECOPlanet version reducing CO2 by at least 30%.
• Artevia (Decorative Concrete Range) Complete range of ready-mix decorative concretes including Poli, Roche, Relief, Color, Saharo, Sable, and Empreinte variants, designed for public and private outdoor spaces.
• Artevia 360 (Eco-Responsible Decorative Concrete) Eco-responsible decorative concrete formulations under the Artevia 360 range, offering 30-70% CO2 reductions and up to 100% recycled aggregates, rated on the 360Score scale.
• Arteroc (Decorative Aggregates) Range of decorative natural aggregates including gravel, crushed stone, and sand for public and private outdoor landscaping applications.
• Geocycle (Waste Valorization Service) Waste management and valorization services for industrial and construction waste, supporting the circular economy through Lafarge's industrial platforms.
• TectorPrint (3D Printing Inks) Inks for 3D printing in construction, enabling additive manufacturing of concrete building elements.

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 30% CO2 reduction with ECOPlanet cement versions compared to CEM I reference (SFIC 2023 data)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holcim GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLafarge France is a member of Holcim Group, the global leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions. This parent company relationship provides access to global R&D, technology platforms, and best practices in sustainable construction.
• GeocyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeocycle provides industrial and construction waste management and valorization solutions, enabling Lafarge to offer circular economy services and sustainable waste handling to construction clients.
• Pro Deco / ProArtevia Certified Applicator NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified decorative concrete applicators trained by Lafarge, receiving technical support and listed on the company website. They provide installation services for Artevia and Hydromedia products to end customers.
• AlphasquareminorOthersWebsite hosting provider for Lafarge's decorative concrete website.
• MAKHEIAminorOthersDigital agency responsible for the design and development of Lafarge's decorative concrete website.
• OPLEAD by PerfowebminorOthersData processing partner handling customer data management and form submissions on the decorative concrete website.
• IDRRIMminorOthersInstitut des Routes, des Rues et des Infrastructures pour la Mobilité. Issued technical approval (Avis Technique N°165) for Hydromedia NewAir product.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: French global leader in building materials with adjacent product overlap (mortars, plasters, insulation, distribution via Point.P). Comparable as a major French construction-materials platform addressing overlapping end-customers, though with a different primary product portfolio.
• CRH plc: Global building materials group operating in France through EQIOM. Comparable as a multinational cement, aggregates, and concrete incumbent with European low-carbon initiatives competing with Holcim/Lafarge in France and across Europe.
• Holcim Group: Holcim Group is the parent company of Lafarge France and the global building materials conglomerate formed by the 2015 Lafarge-Holcim merger. Comparable as the ultimate parent with overlapping product portfolio across cement, aggregates, and concrete worldwide, including low-carbon solutions (ECOPact, ECOPlanet).

Regional players

• Imerys: French-headquartered specialty minerals group producing calcium carbonates and mineral additives used in cement and concrete formulations. Comparable as a French-listed industrial minerals supplier with adjacency to Lafarge's cementitious binders and specialty additives portfolio.
• Buzzi Unicem: Italian-headquartered multinational cement producer with adjacent European footprint. Comparable in cement/concrete product mix and decarbonation roadmap, though primarily operating outside France.

Direct peers

• EQIOM (CRH plc): EQIOM is a CRH-owned French cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates producer with a national network of plants. It directly competes with Lafarge France across core product lines and benefits from CRH's global scale.
• Cemex France: Cemex operates in France as a multinational cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates producer. Comparable to Lafarge France in product mix and presence in major French urban markets.
• Vicat: Vicat is a French-headquartered cement, concrete, and aggregates manufacturer with deep operations in France. It is the most direct domestic peer to Lafarge France, competing across cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, and also investing in low-carbon cement (DECA range).
• Heidelberg Materials France: Heidelberg Materials (formerly HeidelbergCement) operates in France through its French subsidiary producing cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete. It is one of Lafarge France's main multinational competitors in the French market and is also pursuing low-carbon cement (evoZero).

Emerging players

• Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies: French-listed startup developing clinker-free, low-carbon cements (H-IONA, H-EVA, H-UKR). Direct competitor in the emerging low-carbon cement segment that Lafarge France is targeting with ECOPlanet and activated-clay products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lafarge-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/lafarge_france/?hl=fr

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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