- Holcim acquires Thames Materials and A&S Recycling GmbH, and plans a third acquisition in Northwest France.
- The combined annual processing capacity of these acquisitions is 1.3 million tons of construction demolition materials.
- These moves support Holcim's goal to recycle over 20 million tons annually by 2030.
- Holcim's ECOCycle technology will be scaled across these new sites.
Acquisitions Overview
Holcim has completed two acquisitions and agreed to a third, focusing on recycling construction demolition materials in Europe. The acquisitions include Thames Materials in West London, a majority stake in A&S Recycling GmbH in Northern Germany, and a planned acquisition in Northwest France.
Processing Capacity
The combined annual processing capacity of these acquisitions is approximately 1.3 million tons. This expansion supports Holcim's target of recycling over 20 million tons of construction demolition materials annually by 2030.
Strategic Expansion
With the acquisition of Thames Materials, Holcim extends its circular construction services to the entire Greater London area. The acquisition of A&S Recycling GmbH adds three recycling hubs in the Greater Hanover area, increasing Holcim's total recycling hubs in Germany to ten. The planned acquisition in Northwest France will enhance Holcim's presence in the region, bringing the total number of recycling centers in France to 28.
Technology Integration
These acquisitions will facilitate the scaling of Holcim's ECOCycle technology across the new sites, further advancing the company's circular construction capabilities.
