LafargeHolcim has successfully completed the acquisition of Firestone Building Products following all regulatory approvals.
The CEO of LafargeHolcim, Jan Jenisch, in a statement said the transaction closed earlier than expected due to smooth collaboration with Bridgestone and that all 1,900 employees will be joining LafargeHolcim.
“I warmly welcome the Firestone Building Products team into the LafargeHolcim family.
“Together, we will lead this iconic company’s next era of growth to become the global leader in flat roofing systems.
“As we expand its leadership in the US to Europe and Latin America, I want the world to know that nobody covers you better than Firestone.”
He said with its leading roofing systems, Firestone Building Products makes LafargeHolcim a partner of choice from rooftop to foundation.
Firestone Building Products President Taylor Cole said the Firestone Building Products team is thrilled to join the LafargeHolcim family. “Together, we are in a prime position to accelerate our growth by combining Firestone Building Products’ advanced technologies and know-how with LafargeHolcim’s global scale and reach.”