Holcim Acquires Alkern to Expand Building Solutions Capabilities

Holcim has completed the acquisition of Alkern, a prominent French manufacturer of precast concrete elements, with projected net sales of around EUR 250 million in 2025. Alkern adds valuable building solutions for infrastructure, industry, and buildings to Holcim's portfolio. The acquisition supports Holcim's NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, aiming for 50% of group net sales from Building Solutions by 2030.

Established in 1972, Alkern operates over 50 production sites across France and Belgium and employs around 1,000 people. Holcim anticipates that the acquisition will deliver EUR 11 million in EBITDA synergies by the third year and be earnings per share accretive in the first year.

Dragan Maksimovic, Head of the West Europe Region for Holcim, welcomes the addition, emphasizing the complementarity with Holcim's existing offerings and the advancement of their strategic growth objectives. This move is in line with Holcim’s commitment to enhancing its high-value Building Solutions segment.