Bangladesh: LafargeHolcim has introduced Holcim Coastal Guard, a new cement product designed to resist salinity and sulphate exposure in structures built on coastal soil or near groundwater. Mohammad Mahfuzul Hoque, commercial and logistics director of LafargeHolcim, unveiled the cement at a launch event. “Holcim Coastal Guard is one of our most innovative products for customers in Bangladesh’s coastal areas,” he said. “We believe Holcim Coastal Guard will help customers build homes that remain resilient against harsh environmental challenges.”
The cement is formulated to reduce damage from sulphate and chloride-rich soils and groundwater, and is also suited for use against chemical attack in water and effluent treatment facilities. Holcim Coastal Guard was developed with input from the Holcim Group Innovation Centre in Lyon, France, and incorporates Smart Blend Technology.
