LafargeHolcim has expressed interest in South Africa’s biggest cement producer PPC, as it seeks to combine some of its African assets. PPC, which has operations in six countries in Africa, has previously received interest for its assets from other...
AfriSam’s just-in-time readymix solutions are helping to accelerate delivery on a range of single- and multistorey residential projects. On the frontline of supplying quality, affordable housing to South Africa’s growing urban population,...
Bulk tanker distribution services provided by AfriSam ensure the efficient delivery of its proprietary Roadstab stabilisation product for an existing and greenfield expansion. Work is now well advanced on a major upgrade to the N1 along a heavily...
Small companies within the concrete industry should be incentivised to join relevant industry bodies in order to ensure that all people within the industry, as well as end-users interests are represented. Speaking as the anchor sponsor of the...
The past decade has seen phenomenal growth in the readymix industry as South African contractors migrate from in-situ batching to sourcing their concrete requirements from specialists who guarantee a high-quality, uninterrupted supply of concrete....
Developing new technologies in the roads market is not the same as introducing new technologies in the consumer market. In the latter, early adopters of new technologies are often the stakeholders willing to take the risks. Roads are a mostly...
Construction experts and enthusiasts can look forward to attending the biggest yet conference of global construction industry shareholders right here on South African soil next month. The annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, which...
AfriSam has acquired an equity stake in specialist concrete solutions company Concrete Laser Flooring (CLF), with an option to increase its shareholding over the next two years. The acquisition will extend AfriSam’s product and service offering...
A contract to supply 17 650 m3 of readymix concrete for the construction of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, has been awarded. AfriSam was awarded the contract by Group Five. “It is a wonderful opportunity for...
