Recycling Structure Demolition: Holcim Advances Circular Construction in Europe with Acquisition of Mark Desmedt

Mark Desmedt, a renowned Belgian company that recycles construction demolition materials, has been bought by Holcim to promote circular construction throughout Europe. This acquisition aligns with Holcim's goal of recycling 10 million tons annually and expanding its ECOCycle technology across key metropolitan areas in Belgium.

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Holcim Acquisition on Mark Desmedt

With net sales of CHF 27.0 billion in 2023, Holcim is a global leader in developing unique and environmentally friendly construction solutions. As a result of their goal to build progress for both people and the earth, the company's 63,448 employees are working toward decarbonizing buildings while enhancing living conditions for everyone.

Moreover, with the addition of its previous acquisitions, which included Cand-Landi Group in Switzerland, Land Recovery in the United Kingdom, and Mendiger Basalt in Germany, Holcim has made its fourth acquisition of the year to broaden the scope of the circular building as a driver of profitable growth. Holcim recently obtained Mark Desmedt in Belgium, a significant step forward in developing circular buildings in Europe.  

Miljan Gutovic, CEO of Holcim, noted that the company is advancing its goal to drive circular development in the key metropolitan regions where it operates to build cities from cities, which is reportedly being driven by the Mark Desmedt team.

Accordingly, soon after entering the ready-mix concrete market in 2001, Mark Desmedt, established in 1989 by the Desmedt family, became a major company in Belgium that recycles materials used in construction and demolition. The company recycles more than 500,000 tons of materials annually and is conveniently located to service Belgium's two largest metropolitan areas, Brussels and Antwerp.

On the other hand, Mark Desmedt will reportedly scale out the ECOCycle technology across Belgium, making circularity a driver of lucrative growth. The CEO noted that when Mark Desmedt's workers arrive at Holcim, he is looking forward to extending a warm welcome to them and investing in the next phase of our growth trajectory together.

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Why Does the Construction Industry Need to Recycle?

Recycling construction materials reduces the consumption of tremendous energy and natural resources. Research has demonstrated that recycling garbage from buildings and demolition may save eight times as much energy while reducing carbon emissions by ten times at the same rate. By lowering the amount of energy consumed, we will ultimately be able to minimize the amount of materials produced, which will result in a reduction in production costs, which is a boon for everyone concerned.

In addition, using recycled materials can lower the overall expenses of a construction project. For instance, the price of recycled steel could be lower than the price of things that have been newly made. By utilizing waste products that would otherwise be disposed of in a landfill, one can save money on the expenses associated with waste disposal. Reusing and salvaging materials is a basic process for many construction teams, which results in increased worker productivity.

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