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ANTITRUST NEWS: European Commission sends statement of objections in construction ...

Published

20 July 2026

Topic

regulatory

Sectors

Climate Tech

Geography

Europe

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Fusion42 · 21 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Commission has issued a statement of objections to construction chemicals companies suspected of price-fixing in additives for cement and admixtures for concrete and mortar. The probe, which began with unannounced inspections in October 2023, involves Sika, Saint-Gobain, and others, and has already spawned a US class action alleging conspiracy.

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The Wire takeaway

If you're a construction company or developer, your material costs are about to be repriced downward; the chemicals suppliers you've been buying from for years may face fines, and spot prices will fall when this settles. Suppliers to these companies now have customer risk – Sika and Saint-Gobain may cut orders or renegotiate contracts to cover their legal exposure.

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Climate Tech · cartel-investigation · price-fixing · construction-materials · eu-antitrust · sika-saint-gobain