The story of the world’s largest cement supplier

In 1912, a single foundation stone was laid in the village of Holderbank, marking the beginning of a journey that would shape the global building and construction industry. The book chronicles the remarkable evolution of the Schmidheiny family and their vision, spanning over a century of innovation and growth and now operating in 70 countries worldwide. From its Swiss origins to becoming the world’s largest supplier of cement and building materials, the company’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and global impact.