Holcim completed the acquisition of Alkern for $170m.

Holcim, a global company that provides cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete to the construction industry, completed the acquisition of Alkern, a company that manufactures prefabricated concrete products for building construction, outdoor landscaping, and public works, for $170m. "Alkern’s leading precast concrete offering in France, as well as its specifiable walling, flooring and water management systems, are highly complementary to Holcim’s portfolio and will expand our high-value Building Solutions. We welcome Alkern’s 1,000 employees to Holcim and look forward to creating further value together, while advancing NextGen Growth 2030," Dragan Maksimovic, Holcim Region Head West Europe.