Contents03About <strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong>0406070809121415Environmental BenefitsCustomer OrientationOur MarketsFly <strong>Ash</strong> in Cement and ConcreteOur Product RangeOur Production FacilitiesProudly South African:Committed to TransformationOur Concern for People<strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong>’ Associations
About<strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong> is South Africa’s leading manufacturer and supplier of fl y ash products.Since 1979 the company’s pioneering development work has turned a waste productof Eskom’s pulverised coal-fi red power stations into an environmentally-friendly andsustainable building material.Our ongoing research programmes, in partnership with local and international technicalinstitutions, are continually providing fl y ash product solutions, helping to create moreeffective cement formulations and high performance concrete mix designs for theconstruction industry both locally and abroad.Top international backing with strong BEE credentialsToday, <strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong> is a powerful partnership between Lafarge, the world leader inbuilding materials and Peotona Group Holdings, a BEE investment company. An extensivesearch for a potential black economic empowered (BEE) partner was concluded in early2009. Peotona, a 100% South African women-owned company, has acquired the 25%equity shareholding in <strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong> formerly held by Eskom subsidiary, Roshcon andthe company looks forward to the valuable contribution their involvement will bring.Having access to the fi nancial and technical resources of a large multinational company,like Lafarge, is a unique strength for <strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong>. It enables us to bring our customersthe benefi ts of global expertise with local delivery, making <strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong> a true multilocalorganisation.Bringing customers the benefits of international resources:The international Lafarge Group has top rankingglobal positions in all of its businesses: Cement,Aggregates, Concrete and Gypsum. The Group has84 000 employees operating in 79 countries and, in2008, achieved sales in excess of 19,0 billion Euros.Lafarge places innovation at the heart of its priorities,working for sustainable construction and architecturalcreativity.This commitment to innovation, is backed by theinternational Lafarge Group having:• An annual budget in excess of €170 million (overR2 billion) devoted to research and developmentof new products and application solutions• 1 300 scientists, engineers and technicians fromall over the world working on the optimisationof production processes and the creation oftomorrow’s materials• The world’s largest building materials laboratory• Locally, Lafarge Quality Department (QDSA)laboratory is SANAS accredited.Having access to these unrivalledtechnical resources and best practices isone of <strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong>’ strengths, ensuringworld-class quality products and leadingedge technology.At present, <strong>Ash</strong> <strong>Resources</strong> comprises four strategically located fl y ash processing plantssited next to Eskom coal-fi red power stations; our head offi ce in Randburg, South Africaand a Middle East marketing offi ce in Dubai. The Company has over 230 staff membersemployed from the local communities in which we operate.2009 | ASH RESOURCES | PAGE 3
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