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  • Growth strategy in the building technology market continues

    Growth strategy in the building technology market continues

    The Burkhalter Group, a full-service provider of cross-trade building technology, is acquiring Enplan AG, which specialises in the planning of heating and ventilation systems and efficient energy concepts. The company has been operating in the regional market since 1984, employs five people and generates annual sales of around CHF 0.6 million.

    Enplan AG will be merged with Längle & Staub GmbH in St. Gallen, which belongs to the Burkhalter Group, and will continue to operate at its current location as Enplan, a branch of Längle & Staub GmbH. All employees will be retained.

    Secondly, the Burkhalter Group is acquiring Elektro Gasser AG, which has been active in the electrical and telecommunications (ICT) sectors since 1991. The company employs seven people and generates annual sales of around CHF 2 million. Elektro Gasser AG will be gradually integrated into TZ Stromag, which belongs to the Group. At the same time, a branch of TZ Stromag will be established at the Lalden site under the name Gasser Elektro ICT, while Elektro Gasser AG will continue to operate as an independent company until further notice.

    With these acquisitions, the Burkhalter Group is continuing its growth strategy. It provides services in the fields of heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitation and electrical engineering and is headquartered in Zurich.

  • Expansion of Building Solutions through acquisitions in Western Europe

    Expansion of Building Solutions through acquisitions in Western Europe

    Zoug-based building materials manufacturer Holcim has acquired Alkern, a French manufacturer of precast concrete elements based in Harnes. The aim of the acquisition is to advance Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 targets, according to which the Building Solutions division is to account for a total of 50 per cent of net sales by 2030.

    Alkern, which has more than 1,000 employees and 50 plants in France and Belgium and most recently generated annual net sales of €250 million, offers solutions for the built environment in addition to precast concrete products. The acquisition thus complements Holcim’s portfolio with wall, floor and water management systems in addition to precast concrete products.

    “Both Alkern’s leading position in precast concrete elements in France and its wall, floor and water management systems complement our portfolio and expand our high-quality range of building solutions. We welcome Alkern’s 1,000 employees to Holcim and look forward to creating further added value together while advancing the ‘NextGen Growth 2030’ goal,” said Dragan Maksimovic, Region Head West Europe at Holcim.

    According to Holcim, the acquisition will have a positive impact on earnings per share (EPS) and free cash flow in the first year. From the third year onwards, annual synergies of around €11 million and an improvement in return on invested capital (ROIC) are expected.

    Holcim, which claims to be a leader in sustainable construction, generated sales of €16.2 billion in 2024. The Zug-based company offers end-to-end building materials and construction solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofs and walls.

  • Construction group focuses on growth through sustainable solutions

    Construction group focuses on growth through sustainable solutions

    Holcim sees sustainability as a driver of profitable growth. According to an ad hoc announcement about its new NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, the building materials group aims to increase the share of sales generated by the sustainable construction solutions division to 50 percent. On average, turnover is set to grow by 3 to 5 percent annually and the operating result by between 6 and 10 percent. In 2024, the company generated sales of CHF 16.3 billion and an EBIT margin of 17.4 percent, excluding the North American business.

    According to its CEO Miljan Gutovic, Holcim believes it is “ideally positioned to benefit from the major megatrends shaping the future of construction – from urbanization to energy-efficient refurbishment. The expansion of the high-value-added Building Solutions business is a central component of Holcim’s transformation. With the new strategy, we are tapping into significant growth potential to increase added value for shareholders.”

    In Europe, Australia and North Africa, the construction group aims to benefit from the increasing demand for its sustainable products and solutions. In Europe, the focus will be on the recycling of construction and demolition materials. Holcim aims to reach 20 million tons by 2030. In Latin America, the company aims to benefit from industrialization trends and demand for mega construction projects, while in the Asia, Middle East and Africa region it intends to benefit from the generally strong growth in its markets.

    The North American business, known as Amrize, which generated 11.7 billion dollars last year, is to be listed on the stock exchange in the USA and Switzerland by the middle of the year. Following the spin-off, Holcim intends to make a number of smaller acquisitions from an estimated total capital allocation capacity of 18 to 22 billion Swiss francs by 2030. Surplus capital is to be used for major strategic acquisitions and share buybacks.