CEMEX
CEMEX is a global building materials producer supplying cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, mortars, and sustainable construction products in over 50 countries, serving infrastructure developers, commercial builders, residential contractors, and government agencies across Mexico, the US, Europe, and South America.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1906
- HeadquartersGarza García, Mexico
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CEMEX does
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. is a Mexican-headquartered, NYSE-listed (CX) global building materials company founded in 1906 and operating in more than 50 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. Its core offerings span four product pillars — cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and Urbanization Solutions (mortars, stucco, admixtures, asphalt) — alongside the Vertua branded lower-carbon and net-zero concrete portfolio and the Regenera circularity platform that recycles construction and demolition waste into aggregates. CEMEX distributes primarily through its own integrated network of production facilities, hundreds of ready-mix plants, aggregate quarries, and port-based terminals, with the Cemex Go digital ordering platform supporting enterprise project execution; customers are infrastructure developers, commercial and residential builders, and government agencies across Mexico, the United States, Europe (notably Spain, the UK, Poland, Croatia, Germany, and France), South America (with Colombia being divested), and Asia (Philippines).
The business model is fundamentally transaction-based and project-driven: cement, ready-mix, aggregates, and mortars are sold via quote-driven, volume-priced contracts negotiated per project rather than through public price lists, with revenue recognized on shipment/delivery from company plants and terminals. Pricing varies by volume, logistics, and product specifications, and the company is increasingly monetizing higher-margin specialty products (Vertua net-zero and lower-carbon variants, certified carbon-labeled cement, Freshwater-Free Concrete, stucco via the Omega Products International acquisition) on top of its commodity cement and concrete base. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for large infrastructure and commercial projects with a distribution layer (third-party building materials merchants and channel partners) for smaller residential and mid-market contractors. Marge and cost discipline is delivered through the Project Cutting Edge transformation program, which contributed roughly 45% of incremental Operating EBITDA in Q1 2026 and supported a 34% year-over-year EBITDA increase to a record US$794M, on Q1 2026 revenue of US$4.02B.
Strategically, CEMEX is simultaneously rebalancing and upgrading its portfolio: divesting its Colombian operations to Holcim Group for approximately US$555M (~10x 2025 EBITDA), acquiring Omega Products International in the US West stucco market at a sub-7x post-synergy EBITDA multiple, issuing US$1.5B of 2036 senior notes alongside US$1.0B of subordinated hybrid notes, and deploying Microsoft Azure AI and a BIM REVIT plug-in to extend its digital ecosystem. Sustainability credentials (AAA MSCI ESG rating, SBTi-validated 1.5°C targets, net-zero 2050 commitment, Carbon Trust certification in the UK) and circular-economy assets (RC-Baustoffe Berlin, WtEnergy waste-to-fuel investments, Freshwater-Free Concrete program) increasingly differentiate the offering as EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and green-building codes tighten demand for low-embodied-carbon construction materials.
CEMEX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CEMEX
- Legal name
- Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.
- Website
- https://cemex.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1906
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- CEMEX is a global building materials producer supplying cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, mortars, and sustainable construction products in over 50 countries, serving infrastructure developers, commercial builders, residential contractors, and government agencies across Mexico, the US, Europe, and South America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CEMEX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials (Cement, Concrete, Aggregates)
- NAICS
- Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)
- SIC
- Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Circular Economy & Waste/Materials Reporting (Zero waste, packaging) (EUAHAJAL)
Keywords
Where CEMEX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Garza García
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
CEMEX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Cement Sales: Production and sale of cement products (gray cement, white cement, specialty cements) to construction companies, infrastructure developers, and independent builders through a network of grinding and production plants globally.
- Ready-Mix Concrete: Custom ready-mix concrete solutions blended to project specifications, delivered from fixed and mobile batching plants to construction sites across all operating regions.
- Aggregates: Sourcing and sale of crushed stone, sand, and gravel from company-owned quarries and marine deposits for use in concrete production and construction applications.
- Urbanization Solutions (Mortars, Admixtures, Asphalt, Building Envelope Products): Complementary construction materials including mortars, stucco, concrete admixtures, and asphalt. Includes products from acquisitions such as Omega Products International (stucco) and the broader mortars segment. Growing faster than the general construction sector.
- Regenera Circularity Services: Construction and demolition waste recycling services turningCD&E materials into recycled aggregates for concrete, with CO2 storage capabilities. Part of CEMEX's circular economy business expansion.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Project-specific volume pricing for cement, readymix, aggregates, and mortars |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
CEMEX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CEMEX is a global producer and supplier of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and complementary urbanization products such as mortars, stucco, admixtures, and asphalt. It also operates the Regenera circularity business for recycling construction and demolition waste into aggregates, and offers the Vertua portfolio of lower-carbon and net-zero concrete products. Customers include infrastructure developers, general contractors, government agencies, commercial real estate developers, and residential builders across more than 50 countries.
Product overview
CEMEX operates as a diversified construction materials company offering a comprehensive portfolio of building products organized around core materials (Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates) and specialized solutions (Vertua sustainable products, Urbanization Solutions, Regenera circularity platform). The product architecture combines volume-driven core products with higher-margin specialty offerings including mortars, stucco, and admixtures. The Vertua sub-brand represents the company's sustainable product line encompassing lower-carbon, net-zero, and certified low-embodied-carbon variants. The Regenera platform extends the portfolio into circular economy services including recycled aggregates and CO2 storage. Recent portfolio expansion includes the acquisition of Omega Products International (stucco manufacturer) and divestment of selected Colombia assets, reflecting strategic rebalancing toward higher-growth performance materials in the US, Europe, and Mexico markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vertua: Lower-carbon and net-zero concrete product line with measurable sustainable attributes including energy efficiency, water conservation, and recycled materials.
- Regenera
Products and services
- Cement Cement products designed to deliver superior strength, long-lasting durability, and excellent workability for construction companies, infrastructure developers, and independent builders. Produced across a global network of grinding and production plants and sold under project-specific volume pricing.
- Ready-Mix Concrete Custom concrete solutions combining cement, aggregates, admixtures, and water to meet unique project requirements for infrastructure developers, commercial builders, and government agencies. Includes specialized mixes such as low-shrinkage and high-performance concrete.
- Aggregates Construction aggregates sourced from high-quality quarries and marine deposits providing strength and consistency for concrete production and a wide range of construction applications. Distributed through port-based terminals such as Port Tampa Bay (1.5 million tons/year expanded capacity).
- Vertua Sustainable construction products portfolio offering measurable environmental attributes for customers seeking LEED, BREEAM, or other green building certification compliance. Includes Vertua Plus (lower-carbon) and Vertua Net Zero variants; over 100,000 m³ of Vertua net-zero CO2 concrete sold in Colombia.
- Urbanization Solutions Complementary construction materials including mortars, stucco, concrete admixtures, and asphalt sold to infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction customers. Growing faster than the general construction sector; includes the Omega Products International stucco business acquired in February 2026.
- Regenera Circular-economy service that converts construction, demolition, and excavation waste into recycled aggregates for new concrete and provides biogenic CO2 storage in mineral waste. Operated through facilities including RC-Baustoffe Berlin (up to 400,000 tons/year processing capacity) and other recycling sites globally.
- Stucco Stucco products manufactured by Omega Products International for residential and commercial building envelope applications in the western United States, contributing to construction efficiency, energy savings, and building longevity.
- Carbon Labeled Cement Cement products in the UK market carrying Carbon Trust Carbon Reduction Labels certified to PAS2050, with verified cradle-to-grave carbon footprints enabling sustainability-driven procurement decisions.
- Freshwater-Free Concrete Concrete products that replace potable water in the mixing process with treated municipal and industrial wastewater, achieving up to 67% freshwater substitution and supporting water stewardship commitments for sustainability-focused buyers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 67% freshwater substitution rate achieved across Mexican concrete operations in 2025, exceeding internal 65% target, saving water equivalent to daily consumption of ~9 million people
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use CEMEX
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
CEMEX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
CEMEX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Microsoft (Azure AI)coreCEMEX is deploying Microsoft's Azure AI platform, including an AI financial agent for executives, as part of its digital transformation. Microsoft featured CEMEX as a case study demonstrating how AI enables industrial efficiency and decision-making.
- Holcim GroupcoreCEMEX agreed to sell its Colombian building materials operations to Holcim Group for US$485 million, including the Caracolito cement plant, Santa Rosa grinding mill, and portfolio of readymix, aggregates, mortar, and admixture plants. Transaction expected to close by end of 2026. Additional asset sales to other parties expected to generate ~US$70 million. Part of CEMEX's portfolio rebalancing to focus on US, Europe, and Mexico.
- Various Third-Party Buyers (Colombia)minorCEMEX is negotiating with other third parties for the sale of remaining assets in Colombia not included in the Holcim transaction, expected to generate approximately US$70 million in additional proceeds.
- Omega Products InternationalcoreCEMEX agreed to acquire all assets of Omega Products International, a leading stucco manufacturer in the western United States. Omega operates four production facilities in California, Nevada, and Colorado, generating approximately US$23 million in EBITDA annually. The acquisition strengthens CEMEX's position in the US mortars market and complements existing cement, aggregates, and admixture operations in the western US. Post-synergy multiple expected below 7x.
- Thornton Tomasetti and Space/CraftminorCEMEX participated in the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing in Architecture and Design (AMAD) workshop alongside Thornton Tomasetti and Space/Craft, developing ORCA - a prototype public furniture piece made from concrete using advanced manufacturing techniques.
- RC-Baustoffe Berlin GmbH & Co. KGcoreCEMEX acquired a majority stake in RC-Baustoffe Berlin, a German construction and demolition waste recycling company, expanding its Regenera circularity business. The acquisition enables processing of up to 400,000 tons of material annually for reuse in concrete production and includes the first plant in Germany to store biogenic CO₂ in recycled mineral waste.
- WtEnergy Advanced SolutionscoreCEMEX partnered with WtEnergy (Barcelona) to implement the Clyngas waste-to-fuel technology at CEMEX's cement plant in Alicante, Spain, funded by a €4.4M EU grant. The technology replaces fossil fuels with synthetic gas derived from non-recyclable waste, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. CEMEX Ventures also made a new investment in WtEnergy to accelerate clean energy integration into its global cement manufacturing operations.
Scale indicators24 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights7 records
CEMEX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Holcim Group: Holcim is one of the world's largest cement and aggregates producers with operations across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia. It is CEMEX's closest direct peer in product mix (cement, ready-mix, aggregates, lower-carbon products) and just acquired CEMEX's Colombian assets for US$485M, confirming identical strategic positioning.
- Heidelberg Materials: Heidelberg Materials is a German-headquartered global building materials company producing cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and specialty products. Directly comparable to CEMEX in vertically integrated operations, European footprint overlap, and decarbonization roadmap. Recently joined CEMEX in the 'Back British Cement' coalition.
- CRH plc: CRH is a leading building materials business with a global footprint in cement, aggregates, and concrete products, including significant US operations. It competes directly with CEMEX in the North American aggregates and ready-mix markets and shares similar sustainability-driven product positioning.
- Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials is the largest US producer of construction aggregates and a major asphalt and ready-mix concrete producer. Comparable to CEMEX in aggregates-heavy North American operations, infrastructure project wins, and exposure to US construction cycles.
- Martin Marietta Materials: Martin Marietta is a major US-based supplier of aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt. Overlaps with CEMEX's US business in aggregates, ready-mix, and cement, and competes for similar large-scale infrastructure and commercial construction contracts.
- Summit Materials: Summit Materials is a US-based vertically integrated construction materials company with cement, aggregates, and ready-mix operations across North America. Comparable to CEMEX's US footprint and product mix, including focus on infrastructure and commercial construction end markets.
- Eagle Materials: Eagle Materials is a US manufacturer of cement, wallboard, concrete, and aggregates, with heavy weighting toward cement. Comparable to CEMEX in US cement manufacturing exposure and infrastructure-driven demand, though smaller in scale and aggregates focus.
- Buzzi SpA: Buzzi is an Italian multinational specializing in cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates with significant operations in Italy, the US, Germany, and Eastern Europe. Comparable to CEMEX in product mix and European footprint, including pursuit of sustainability differentiation.
Regional players
- Adbri Ltd: Adbri is an Australian vertically integrated construction materials and lime producer serving the Australian market. Comparable to CEMEX in cement and concrete product offering and decarbonization pathway, though limited to Australian geography rather than competing in CEMEX's core Americas/EMEA markets.
Emerging players
- UltraTech Cement: UltraTech is India's largest cement producer and part of the Aditya Birla Group, with growing global presence. Comparable to CEMEX in core cement manufacturing capabilities and sustainability initiatives, though dominant in the Indian market rather than directly competing in CEMEX's core geographies.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CEMEX social profiles
Digital presenceCEMEX compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
CEMEX financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CEMEX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
CEMEX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
CEMEX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds11 records
Investors7 records
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CEMEX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A6 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about CEMEX
What does CEMEX do?
CEMEX is a global producer and supplier of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and complementary urbanization products such as mortars, stucco, admixtures, and asphalt. It also operates the Regenera circularity business for recycling construction and demolition waste into aggregates, and offers the Vertua portfolio of lower-carbon and net-zero concrete products. Customers include infrastructure developers, general contractors, government agencies, commercial real estate developers, and residential builders across more than 50 countries.
Is CEMEX a public or private company?
CEMEX is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was CEMEX founded?
CEMEX was founded in 1906. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is CEMEX based?
CEMEX is headquartered in Garza García, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does CEMEX make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Cement Sales are the primary driver. The others are ready-Mix Concrete, aggregates, urbanization Solutions (Mortars, Admixtures, Asphalt, Building Envelope Products) and regenera Circularity Services.
Who are CEMEX's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Holcim Group, Heidelberg Materials, CRH plc, Vulcan Materials Company, Martin Marietta Materials, Summit Materials, Eagle Materials and Buzzi SpA. Adbri Ltd is listed as a regional player. UltraTech Cement is listed as an emerging player.
Does CEMEX have an API?
No public API is recorded for CEMEX.
What industry is CEMEX in?
CEMEX's product category is Building Materials (Cement, Concrete, Aggregates). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAG, Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty), with a secondary code of EUAHAJAL, Circular Economy & Waste/Materials Reporting (Zero waste, packaging). Its NAICS code is 327310 and its SIC code is 3241.