Romania’s top three cement producers record fall in sales and profit

In Romania, the top three largest cement producers 674 HeidelbergCement (Germany), 725 Lafarge (France) and 680 Holcim (Switzerland) are reported as recording a total turnover of almost €522 million in 2013, down 11% from 2012, and a profit margin of below 10%.

1726 Carpatcement Holding, the local subsidiary of HeidelbergCement, registered a net profit of €14.4 million in 2013, down 58% from 2012, and a profit margin of 8.8%.

Lafarge Ciment recorded a net profit of €10 million, down 37% from 2012, and a profit margin of 6.4%.