Heidelberg Materials (formerly HeidelbergCement) is a German multinational producer of building materials headquartered in Heidelberg. The company manufactures cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction. It operates a broad network of quarries, cement plants, and concrete facilities across more than 50 countries. Heidelberg Materials is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the DAX index.
Relevant to the chemical and process industries, the company’s core activity is clinker and cement production—energy- and emissions-intensive processes involving limestone calcination and high-temperature kiln operations. Heidelberg Materials invests in process efficiency, alternative fuels, and low-clinker cements using supplementary cementitious materials (such as slag, fly ash, and calcined clays), alongside recycling of construction materials. It is also advancing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to reduce lifecycle CO2 intensity of cement and concrete. The group serves customers across the concrete value chain, from raw materials to finished ready-mix, with an emphasis on quality, supply reliability, and compliance with regional standards.
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