Innovation

 

Creating high-performance, environmentally friendly products that are durable and easy to use, respond to clients' expectations, and anticipate future needs: these are just some of the challenges facing Lafarge's Research & Development teams.

Innovative products for the building sector

Innovation is a strategic driver for Lafarge, which is known for developing cutting-edge, high-performance products for the building sector. Lafarge brings state-of-the-art research and industry-leading innovation to each of its business lines.

Lafarge concretes exemplify the customer-driven innovation that helps make Lafarge the industry leader:

  • Agilia®, a self-placing, self-leveling concrete that does not require vibration, thus reducing cost, effort and noise on building sites,
  • Chronolia™, which develops extremely high mechanical resistance soon after pouring, doubling the daily cycles of form setting and stripping,
  • Ductal®, the ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete, with 6-8 times the compressive resistance and 10 times the flexural strength of traditional concrete,
  • Artevia®, a range of decorative concretes for outdoor applications,
  • Extensia™, designed to limit cracking in floors and reduce the number of expansion joints.

Agilia®

Agilia® offers a revolution on the work site. Easy-to-use Agilia® flows into the smallest nooks, matching any shape perfectly. Its fluid texture eliminates the tiresome and noisy task of vibrating concrete to make it spread evenly - saving time and energy and reducing noise for workers and neighbors.

Chronolia™, for an ultra-quick set

Chronolia™ concrete considerably improves working conditions on building sites. Its high mechanical resistance means it hardens within 4 hours, versus 12 hours for normal concrete.

Ductal®

Ductal®, an ultra-high performance, fiber-reinforced concrete with 2 to 4% metallic or organic fibers, offers exceptional performance:

  • compression resistance 6 to 8 times greater than conventional concrete
  • high ductility
  • fluidity and ease of pour
  • longevity 2 to 3 times that of conventional concrete
  • high resistance to corrosion, abrasion and shocks 

The product of 10 years of research, Ductal® is a highly versatile, environmentally friendly material recognized by architects and engineers for its aesthetic and its structural qualities.

Focus on environmentally friendly innovations

Increasingly, Lafarge is developing products with a reduced impact on the environment. For instance, Extensia™ offers several advantages for sustainability:

  • it does not require steel reinforcement,
  • it consumes less energy during the pour,
  • it offers excellent resistance to wear and tear, limiting future maintenance and eliminating the need for a protective top coat.
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As a member of Holcim Group, Lafarge Egypt builds progress for people and the planet. As a leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions in Egypt, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Lafarge Egypt, a member of Holcim, is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less.

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