<![CDATA[The addition of Lhoist UK to the Group in December 2000 demonstrated
our development plans bringing Lhoist UK experience and product quality into the
group. The Group today represents a formidable worldwide producer of lime with
significant Research and Development operations. Industry globalisation means
that our customers are becoming more international; also that they are demanding
greater attention to creativity, efficiency and dynamism from their suppliers.
Today the Lhoist Group has operations throughout Europe and America, with employee
numbers exceeding 7000 people
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