On September 27, Zhou Yuxian, who serves as both the Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China National Building Material Group (CNBM) and Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China National Building Material Company Limited, held a meeting with Jane Janisch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Holcim Group, along with their respective teams. This meeting took place at the headquarters of CNBM. The discussions revolved around enhancing strategic cooperation in the field of fundamental building materials and guiding the global building materials industry towards sustainable development with an emphasis on green and low-carbon practices. In attendance were Martin Kriegner, Director of Holcim Group, and Wei Rushan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of China National Building Material Group, Deputy General Manager, and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of China National Building Material Group, as well as the President of China National Building Material Company Limited.

Mr. Zhou Yuxian extended a warm welcome to Jane Janisch and his delegation, expressing gratitude to Holcim Group for their steadfast cooperation and support provided to China National Building Materials Group over the years. He also presented a wide range of practical scenarios where China National Building Materials has applied innovation in technology, processes, and management. Mr. Zhou offered an overview of the group's business performance and highlighted the existing collaboration between the two organizations. He stressed that China National Building Materials Group is proactively aligning with industry trends by undertaking intelligent and eco-friendly transformation, resulting in a solid foundation for cooperation with Holcim Group. The expectation is for both parties to capitalize on the global market, bolster strategic alignment, leverage their respective strengths, expand the scope of collaboration, and jointly pioneer the green and low-carbon development of the global building materials industry.

Jane Janisch and his delegation expressed their deep admiration for the accomplishments of China National Building Material Group and extended heartfelt gratitude for the successful partnership established over the years. They also presented a concise overview of Holcim Group's corporate structure and plans for industrial development. Mr. Janisch emphasized that Holcim Group is dedicated to advancing its eco-friendly transformation, driving industrial progress, and assuming a leading role in promoting environmental initiatives throughout Europe. This commitment has solidified the foundation for collaboration with China National Building Materials Group, offering extensive possibilities for joint initiatives. He conveyed the shared aspiration for both organizations to continue their mutual support, engage in comprehensive cooperation, and foster additional collaborative projects.