Cementia founded in Zurich.
Main initial activity being the management
of cement plants in Central Europe.
Development of Cementia terminals operations
supported by first seaborne export activities
of Bamburi plant in Kenya.
Foundation of the trading and shipping subsidiary
of Cementia (Marine Cement).
Acquisition of Cementia by Lafarge, followed
by the integration of Lafarge trading activities under
Cementia management (incl. US trading office).
Opening of a trading office in Asia
to support the development
of cement trading in Asia
Acquisition of Blue Circle by Lafarge: trading
activities of Cementia increased from 8 Mt
to 12 Mt in one year.
Trading development in Red Sea,
especially in Sudan and Yemen.
Integration of Atlas floating terminal
in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
