Lafarge S.A. operates in the Cement, hydraulic sector. Lafarge SA (Lafarge) is a France based company which produces and sells building materials that include cement, aggregates, ready mix, concrete, gypsum wallboard, and related products, primarily under the Lafarge brand. Its products are used to build and renovate residential, commercial and public works. At the end of year 2010, the Company had 1,963 production sites and operated in 78 countries. The Company operates in three segments: Cement, Aggregates & Concrete and Gypsum. The Cement segment produces and sells cement, hydraulic binders and lime which are used for construction, renovation and public works sectors. The Aggregates & Concrete segment produces and sells aggregates, ready-mix and precast concrete products, asphalt and paving for engineering structures, roads and building construction. The Gypsum segment mainly produces and sells plasterboard systems and gypsum-based interior solutions which are used for new construction and renovation purposes. In
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