Holderbank facts for kids
Holderbank is a name that can refer to a few different things, mainly two small towns in Switzerland and the original name of a very large company that makes cement.
What Does Holderbank Mean?
The name "Holderbank" is used for two different places in Switzerland. It was also the first name of a big company that helps build many things around the world.
Holderbank, the Company
Long ago, a company that makes building materials was founded in Switzerland. Its original name was Holderbank. This company grew to be very big and important. Today, it is known by a different name: Holcim.
Holcim is one of the largest companies in the world that makes cement. Cement is a special powder that, when mixed with water, sand, and gravel, turns into concrete. Concrete is a super strong material used to build almost everything around us, like:
- Houses and schools
- Tall buildings and skyscrapers
- Roads and bridges
- Dams and tunnels
So, when you see a big building or a long bridge, there's a good chance that cement from a company like the one once called Holderbank was used to make it strong and safe.
Holderbank, the Places
Besides the company, Holderbank is also the name of two small communities, called municipalities, in Switzerland. Switzerland is a beautiful country in Europe known for its mountains and lakes.
- Holderbank, Aargau: This municipality is located in the canton (like a state or region) of Aargau.
- Holderbank, Solothurn: This municipality is found in the canton of Solothurn.
These towns are quiet places where people live and work, just like many small towns around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Holderbank para niños
