Lafarge S.A. - LG- Profile

Lafarge S.A.. The Group's principal activity is to manufacture and sell building materials. The Group operates under three major segments, Cement, Aggregates & Concrete and Gypsum. Under Cement, the Group offers a wide range of cement and hydraulic binders for the construction industry. The Group offers basic portland and masonry cements and a variety of other blended and specialty cements such as white cement and oil-well cements. Under Aggregates & Concrete, the Group offers construction aggregates, ready mix concrete and other concrete products. Under Gypsum, the Group offers gypsum blocks as well as gypsum products for construction and interior decoration such as Plasterboard. The plasterboards come with accessories such as frame components, finishing products and insulation materials. The Group operates mainly in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2006, the Group acquired Sun State Rock & Materials Corporation Inc and Western Sand & Gravel Inc. Cement accounted for 52% of 2006 revenues; Aggregates & Concrete, 38%; Gypsum, 10% and Others, Nom