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Lafarge S.A.
 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Laclede posts Q3 loss, sees FY on-track
Jul 26 2001 02:58 PM PDT

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 PROFILE
Lafarge S.A.'s highest contribution to civilization may be the skyline. The company is one of the world's largest manufacturers of building materials -- and with its acquisition of UK-based Blue Circle Industries complete, it is the world's largest cement maker. Lafarge S.A. makes cement (about 35% of sales), aggregates and concrete (asphalt, ready-mix), roofing (concrete and clay tiles, ceramic chimney systems), and gypsum products (wallboard, plasters, insulation). Lafarge S.A. operates in 75 countries worldwide; Western Europe accounts for half of sales. Lafarge S.A. owns a controlling interest in the Lafarge Corporation, a leading cement maker in the US.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 11,502.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 8.5%
Employees: 66,000
Revenue per employee: $174,281.82

 KEY PEOPLE
• Bertrand P. Collomb
    CEO
• Miguel del Campo
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
61, rue des Belles Feuilles
75782 Paris Cedex 16, France
Phone: 33-1-44-34-11-11
Fax: 33-1-44-34-12-00
Online: Web Site

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