Presentation to the analysts and investors - Lafarge
Presentation to the analysts and investors - Lafarge
Presentation to the analysts and investors - Lafarge
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An Advantage Unique <strong>to</strong> <strong>Lafarge</strong><br />
� Concrete has many potentials<br />
� Hundreds of applications<br />
� Many properties that can be changed <strong>to</strong> add value for cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />
� <strong>Lafarge</strong> approach is unique<br />
� <strong>Lafarge</strong> operates <strong>the</strong> largest research facility of its kind located<br />
in Lyon, France<br />
� Our scientific knowledge combined with our underst<strong>and</strong>ing of cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />
needs drive innovation<br />
� We were first <strong>to</strong> establish international br<strong>and</strong>s<br />
• Which st<strong>and</strong> for riskless, innovative<br />
<strong>and</strong> specific solution for cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />
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Many different uses…<br />
Multiple cus<strong>to</strong>mer needs…<br />
Meeting new environmental requirements…<br />
Housing 40%<br />
Commercial<br />
building<br />
Non building<br />
Road<br />
construction<br />
…<br />
Hundreds of different applications<br />
Individual 15%<br />
Grouped<br />
Individual<br />
Multifamily<br />
High rise<br />
…<br />
Vertical<br />
Horizontal 5%<br />
Foundation<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r shapes<br />
…<br />
Large slabs<br />
Small slabs<br />
Decorative slabs<br />
Decks<br />
Screed 1%<br />
…<br />
&<br />
400/600 mix designs per plant<br />
Numerous characteristics<br />
that can be modified <strong>and</strong> combined<br />
Rheology<br />
Shrinking<br />
Weight<br />
Color<br />
Aspect<br />
Temperature<br />
sensitivity<br />
Setting time<br />
Streng<strong>the</strong>ning kinetics<br />
Long term Strength<br />
Longevity<br />
Insulation capacity<br />
Thermal ability<br />
Frost resistance<br />
Provide as many opportunities for innovation & differentiation<br />
Differentiation leads <strong>to</strong> higher prices even on st<strong>and</strong>ard products<br />
…..
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