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

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

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

HeidelbergCement's cement production capacity is currently around 200 million tonnes per year. The company operates 200 cement plants and grinding stations worldwide.

Aggregates

HeidelbergCement is the global leader in aggregates production. The company's aggregates activities include extraction and processing of crushed stone, sand, and gravel.

Concrete

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

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.

See also

• Cement
• Concrete
• Sustainability
• Heidelberg

References

‎

‎ Template:Construction-stub Template:Cement-stub