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LafargeHolcim inaugurates new research lab in Morocco

LafargeHolcim is expanding its commit­ment to innovation by opening a Construction Development Lab (CDL) in Casablanca/Morocco. Dedicated to the Moroccan and African construction markets, the CDL enables Lafarge­Holcim ­Maroc to leverage the Group’s global experience and technical know-how to develop construction solutions adapted to the unique constraints and characteristics of its markets, while meeting the technical demands of customer projects.

The Casablanca laboratory is Lafarge­Holcim’s eighth laboratory in the world after those in Algeria, Argentina, China, France, India, Malaysia and Mexico. With over 4000 m², the Casablanca CDL will house 50 engineers, architects and technicians and marketers, specialized in the construction market. The CDL aims to:

deliver innovative construction solutions that match the needs of the Moroccan and African markets, drawing on LafargeHolcim’s Research and Development expertise around the world

develop partnerships with startups, universities and other higher education institutions to promote R&D, test new ideas and reinforce relationships with building and infrastructure construction experts

organize specialized training for clients, influencers, product applicators and builders to enable them to use innovative solutions in their projects

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