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James Hardie Selling European Fermacell Business for $980 Million to Holcim

James Hardie Industries will sell its European Fermacell business to Swiss building-materials company Holcim as it seeks to focus on higher-growth and higher-return markets.

James Hardie Selling European Fermacell Business for $980 Million to Holcim

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Beef, sunflower seeds and honey: Argentina’s new trade deals start to pay off

The effects are still recent, but several products posted sharp increases in overseas sales during the first months of 2026 La entrada Beef, sunflower seeds and honey: Argentina’s new trade deals…

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