# 14Trees adds Durabric brick production capacity in Malawi

LafargeHolcim's 14Trees joint venture with CDC is adding production capacity for Durabric soil-stabilized bricks in Malawi, and expanding into Kenya and Ivory Coast. Durabric bricks save 14 trees per house and reduce CO2 emissions by 80% compared to fired bricks.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-02-07
- Where: Malawi, Malawi
- Status: announced
- Products: soil-stabilized bricks (Durabric)
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [LafargeHolcim Group](https://endata.com/companies/19905.md)
- [14Trees](https://endata.com/companies/60865.md) (partner)
- [CDC Group](https://endata.com/companies/60866.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [holcim.com](https://www.holcim.com/media/media-releases/lafargeholcim-expands-affordable-housing-solutions-africa), 2022-02-07: "LafargeHolcim is increasing its commitment to provide low-carbon and affordable housing solutions in Africa by adding further production capacity for its Durabric soil-stabilized bricks."

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