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  • New trade association “Building Material Circulation Switzerland” founded

    New trade association “Building Material Circulation Switzerland” founded

    The merger of arv Baustoffrecycling Schweiz and FSKB Fachverband der Schweizerischen Kies- und Betonindustrie has been formalised. Around 400 members have created the new “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz” association, which pools the strengths of the two industries. The aim is to expand expertise, anticipate future challenges and actively shape the future of the Swiss construction industry.

    Unified representation of interests for the circular economy
    “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz” is the only industry organisation in the construction industry that represents the interests of all those involved in the circular economy. The association represents more than 1,000 Swiss gravel quarries, concrete plants and recycling centres. In cooperation with planning authorities, it will create framework conditions to ensure the sustainable supply of mineral raw and building materials to the construction industry and secure around 100,000 jobs in the construction industry.

    Focus on a sustainable circular economy
    The association is committed to the environmentally friendly utilisation of mineral raw materials, particularly in view of the increasing scarcity of resources. The aim is to keep building materials in circulation and to promote innovative technologies and methods for the extraction and processing of recycled building materials. Cooperation with universities and research institutes is being intensified in order to create a centre of excellence for the sustainable construction industry.

    Securing resources and ecological integration
    A central concern of “Building Material Cycle Switzerland” is the security of supply of mineral raw materials and the professional disposal of deconstruction materials. In view of increasingly scarce land and stricter protection regulations, the association will work to ensure that construction sites continue to be supplied with high-quality building materials. In addition, the ecological integration of gravel pits as a habitat for flora and fauna will be promoted by ensuring high-quality recultivation and renaturalisation of the areas once extraction is complete.

    Broad-based board and expertise
    Lionel Lathion, President of the Lathion Group SA, becomes the first President of “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz”. He will be supported by Vice-Presidents Christoph Duijts, CEO of KIBAG, and Stefan Eberhard, owner of stefan eberhard ag. The 14-member board covers a broad spectrum of expertise and regions and will intensify cooperation with the cantonal associations. The new office brings together the expertise and experience of 19 employees from various fields to serve as a competent point of contact for politicians and authorities.

  • “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz” – A new trade association for the construction and recycling industry

    “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz” – A new trade association for the construction and recycling industry

    With the founding of “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz”, the merger of arv Baustoffrecycling Schweiz and FSKB Fachverband der Schweizerischen Kies- und Betonindustrie has created an important new trade association. The aim of this merger is to make a significant contribution to the future of the construction and recycling industry in Switzerland. The focus is on securing the supply of mineral raw materials and promoting a value-preserving recycling economy.

    Unity and strength through member merger
    Over 400 members have formally approved the merger after the decision was taken at the respective general meetings. The new trade association aims to expand its expertise, recognise upcoming challenges and play an active role in shaping the Swiss construction industry. The high level of organisation and broad representation at the time of foundation demonstrate the strong foundation of “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz”.

    Focus on a sustainable circular economy
    The trade association is particularly committed to the sustainable use of mineral raw materials in order to respond to the increasing scarcity of resources. The focus is on maintaining building materials in the economic cycle, developing environmentally friendly technologies and methods and working closely with universities, research institutions and companies. A new competence centre will help to reduce the ecological impact of the industry and restore the quality of habitats after gravel extraction.

    Strategically securing the supply of raw materials
    Another focus is the security of supply and disposal of mineral building materials, which is becoming increasingly challenging due to growing scarcity and strict protective regulations. The association strives to ensure the supply of construction sites and optimise the reuse of building materials.

    Innovative leadership and extensive networking
    Under the leadership of Lionel Lathion, supplemented by a versatile vice-presidency and a broad-based board, the association not only aims to pool expertise, but also to intensify cooperation at cantonal and regional level. In this way, “Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz” is positioning itself as a central point of contact for politicians and authorities with a high level of expertise and problem-solving skills.

  • Building materials and recycling industry join forces

    Building materials and recycling industry join forces

    The trade association arv Baustoffrecycling Schweiz and the FSKB Fachverband der Schweizerischen Kies- und Betonindustrie are joining forces for a sustainable future for the construction and recycling industry. They have joined forces to form the Swiss Building Materials Recycling Association, the new association announced in a press release. Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz represents more than 1000 Swiss gravel quarries, concrete plants and recycling centres and thus covers over 80 percent of companies active in the extraction and recycling of mineral building materials.

    Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz is convinced that the future belongs to the circular economy. The association wants to use innovative technologies and methods in its own sector to extract mineral building materials in an environmentally friendly way and keep them in circulation. Gravel pits are to be renaturalised as habitats for flora and fauna once gravel extraction has ended. In this way, nature is “naturally integrated into the circular economy”, according to the press release.

    At the same time, Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz is focussing on supplying Switzerland with gravel and concrete. The large and localised areas required for the processing of mineral building materials are becoming increasingly scarce due to protection regulations and other uses, explains the association. It therefore wants to work to “ensure that the supply of high-quality building materials to construction sites remains guaranteed in the future and that these are professionally processed for reuse”.

  • Holcim buys Belgian building materials specialist Cantillana

    Holcim buys Belgian building materials specialist Cantillana

    Building materials producer Holcim has announced the takeover of Belgian building materials dealer Cantillana . With Cantillana’s presence and portfolio, Holcim can advance the expansion of the solutions and products division, which is expected to account for 30 percent of Group net sales by 2025, according to a press release .

    For Holcim, the decision in favor of the provider of special solutions means a further optimization of its market position in facade construction systems and thermal insulation composite systems. “This expansion further strengthens our presence in Europe, particularly in the area of building renovation and energy efficiency,” said Miljan Gutovic, head of Holcim’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

    The investment ties in with the adopted strategy of “green growth”. Both companies announce that they aim to “take a bigger role in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for energy-efficient buildings”.

    After acquiring the French PRB Group , the Belgian PTB-Compaktuna and Izolbet in Poland, Holcim is adding Cantillana, a privately held company, to the “Holcim family”. Originating as a branch of a construction company, Cantillana has specialized since it was founded in 1875 in the sale of and trade in building materials and building material accessories for the construction and related trades. Today, Cantillana is part of the Stadsbader Group and employs more than 200 people at nine production sites in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

    Holcim AG has focused on innovative and sustainable construction solutions in building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure. At 55 locations across Switzerland, the company produces concrete, gravel and cement suitable for all construction projects and recycles demolition materials into resource-saving products.