The Lafarge Group
Founded in 1833, today Lafarge is a world leader in building materials. Its four divisions – Cement, Concrete & Aggregates, Roofing and Gypsum – each hold top-ranking positions in their respective businesses. The Group reported sales of 14.4 billion euros in 2004. Listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges, the company employs 77,000 people and is present in 75 countries.
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More on the Gypsum Division
Through Lafarge Plasterboard, Lafarge Gypsum is the only division of the Lafarge Group with a significant presence in Australia. Worldwide, the division has 6,000 employees at 83 industrial sites in 24 countries that are capable of producing over 900 million square metres of plasterboard. The division sells its innovative products and systems into residential and commercial projects in over 50 countries.