HeidelbergCement
HeidelbergCement is one of the world's largest building materials companies. With the takeover of the Italian cement producer Italcementi, HeidelbergCement became the number 1 in aggregates production and ready-mixed concrete and number 2 in cement. The company is currently operating in around 60 countries with 3,000 plants, including 200 cement plants and grinding stations.
History[edit | edit source]
HeidelbergCement was founded in 1873 in Heidelberg, Germany. Until the 1960s, HeidelbergCement was a local cement manufacturer in Germany with a market share of around 20%. The company started its international expansion in the 1970s with investments in the USA, France, Spain, and Greece.
Operations[edit | edit source]
HeidelbergCement's core activities include the production and distribution of cement and aggregates, the two essential raw materials for concrete. The company also provides services such as ready-mixed concrete and secondary cementitious materials.
Cement[edit | edit source]
HeidelbergCement's cement production capacity is currently around 200 million tonnes per year. The company operates 200 cement plants and grinding stations worldwide.
Aggregates[edit | edit source]
HeidelbergCement is the global leader in aggregates production. The company's aggregates activities include extraction and processing of crushed stone, sand, and gravel.
Concrete[edit | edit source]
HeidelbergCement is one of the world's leading suppliers of ready-mixed concrete. The company operates around 1,500 ready-mixed concrete production sites worldwide.
Sustainability[edit | edit source]
HeidelbergCement is committed to sustainability and is a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The company has set ambitious sustainability targets, including a commitment to reduce its carbon emissions by 30% by 2030.
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