Holcim cement prices in Romania climbed 3.7% in the analyzed interval, while aggregate prices fell 13.9%.
The group’s cement and clinker sales in Europe dropped 2.5% by volume in the first quarter, and aggregate sales fell 3.3%.
Holcim Romania operates two cement factories, one grinding station, 16 eco-friendly concrete stations, five aggregates stations and two cement terminals.
The group registered profit of CHF187 million (EUR151.6 million) in the first quarter, significantly higher from CHF10 million in the same interval a year ago, while its revenues dropped to CHF4.32 billion (EUR3.5 billion) from CHF4.66 billion.