LafargeHolcim Ltd (SWX:LHN) agreed to acquire precast and ready-mix concrete businesses of Alfons Greten Betonwerk Gmbh & Co. Kg on January 3, 2019. The agreed transfer of the business includes land, building, facilities, and the transition of around 100 employees. Holcim also agreed to operate the precast and ready mixed concrete plants in Cloppenburg. Holcim will also take over the internationally established brand name, Greten. The operation in Essen will be managed as the third location of Vetra Betonfertigteilwerke GmbH. The Cartel Office has already given its approval.