What Materrup does

Materrup is a French building-materials company that develops, manufactures, and sells low-carbon cement and concrete products based on its proprietary CCC® (Cold-activated Clay Cement) technology — a world-first process that activates uncalcined clay sourced from local waste streams without heating to 800°C. The technology is protected by more than 80 international patents and underpins a portfolio of MCC1® cements (for precast elements, ready-mix concrete, and hydraulic road binders), MCC2® ultra-low-carbon cement, and a range of finished products including hollow blocks, Materrbloc modular blocks, permeable and grass pavers, slabs, curbs, safety barriers, extruded concrete, masonry mortars, and urban furniture. All products claim -50% CO2 emissions and -50% energy consumption versus conventional cement with identical mechanical performance, dosage, shrinkage, and creep, enabling 100% drop-in substitution.

The company operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market combining a direct e-commerce storefront, factory-direct sales from its Saint-Geours-de-Maremne production site in Landes, and project-based quotations targeting enterprise construction firms, precast manufacturers, ready-mix producers, and public-sector infrastructure buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and project supply contracts. The SMCP Plants network extends capacity by licensing CCC® technology to regional producers across France and Europe, and strategic engagements (notably the EIC-facilitated partnership with Holcim) target co-industrialization and large-scale distribution.

Materrup serves four primary use-case segments — building construction, roads and mobility, outdoor installations, and sustainable infrastructure for renewable energy — and is supported by named enterprise customers including Bouygues Immobilier, Vinci, Eiffage, Eurovia, Colas, Besix, and Lidl, alongside municipal clients such as the Département de la Gironde, MACS, Aquitanis, and Ville d'Anglet. Founded in 2018, the company has raised approximately $30M cumulatively across two funding rounds led by Eurazeo and the European Innovation Council.

Name

Materrup

Legal name

MATERRUP Ciments et bétons bas carbone

Website

https://materrup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Materrup is a French low-carbon cement and concrete manufacturer using proprietary CCC® cold-activated clay technology (80+ patents) to deliver drop-in substitutes that cut CO2 and energy use by ~50%, serving construction firms, precast producers, and public infrastructure projects across France and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Low-carbon cement and concrete products

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Cement Manufacturing (32731), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB), Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks (IMADABAB), Tile Setting Materials (Mortars, Mastics & Grouts) (IMADAOAG), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Concrete Flatwork & Decorative Concrete (Stamped, Stained) (HSAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Low-carbon cement
• Clay-based cement
• Ready-mix concrete
• Precast concrete elements
• Sustainable construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-geours-de-maremne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cement and Concrete Product Sales: Direct sales of low-carbon cement (MCC1®, MCC2®) and concrete products including hollow blocks, pavers, slabs, and precast elements through online shop and factory-direct sales. Revenue generated from product transactions to construction companies, builders, and precast manufacturers.
2. Project-Based Contracts: Large-scale project supply contracts for construction projects requiring low-carbon concrete solutions, handled through quotation requests and direct sales engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Materrup develops and manufactures low-carbon cement and concrete products using its proprietary CCC® (Cold-activated Clay Cement) technology, protected by 80+ international patents. The company sells MCC1® and MCC2® cement formulations to industrial precast and ready-mix concrete producers, plus a range of finished concrete products (blocks, pavers, slabs, tiles, curbs, safety barriers, benches) through project quotations and an online shop serving construction professionals.

Product overview

Materrup offers a comprehensive portfolio of low-carbon cement and concrete products based on its proprietary CCC® (Cold-activated Clay Cement) technology — a world-first innovation protected by more than 80 international patents. The product range is organized around the MCC1® and MCC2® cement product lines, which serve three main categories: precast elements (hollow blocks, Materrbloc modular blocks, permeable pavers, grass pavers, slabs, curbs, safety barriers, urban furniture), ready-mix concrete (structural concrete, extruded concrete, permeable concrete, concrete walls), and cements/mortars. All products are manufactured using uncalcined clay sourced exclusively from local waste streams, achieving -50% CO2 emissions and -50% energy consumption compared to conventional cement while maintaining identical mechanical performance, dosage, and installation methods. The company sells directly through its online shop and serves construction professionals, builders, and infrastructure projects across outdoor installations, building construction, roads & mobility, and renewable energy infrastructure sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCC® (Cold-activated Clay Cement): Proprietary low-carbon cement technology based on cold-activated clay, protected by more than 80 international patents. Includes MCC1® for precast elements and ready-mix concrete, MCC2® for ultra-low carbon concrete, and MCC1® Hydraulic Road Binder.
• MCC1®
• MCC2®
• Materrbloc
• SMCP Plants

Products and services

• MCC1® Cement for Precast Elements Low-carbon cement formulation engineered for precast concrete element manufacturers producing structural and architectural concrete components.
• MCC1® Cement for Ready-Mix Concrete Low-carbon cement formulation designed for ready-mix concrete producers supplying construction sites with reduced-carbon concrete.
• MCC2® Cement Second-generation low-carbon cement formulation produced with Materrup's clay-activation technology for general construction applications.
• MCC1® Hydraulic Road Binder Low-carbon hydraulic road binder derived from CCC® technology for use in road construction and public infrastructure projects.
• Hollow Block B60 - 20 cm 20 cm hollow concrete block manufactured with low-carbon cement for masonry wall construction.
• Materrbloc Concrete Block Solid low-carbon concrete block sold under the Materrbloc brand for construction applications.
• Permeable Paver Low-carbon permeable concrete paver designed to allow water infiltration, used in parking areas, driveways, and walkways.
• The Minimalist - Low-Carbon Grass Paver Low-carbon grass paver designed for vegetated surface applications such as parking lots and access paths.
• The MAXI - Low-Carbon Grass Paver Larger-format low-carbon grass paver designed for vegetated surfaces with higher load-bearing requirements.
• Extruded Concrete Extruded low-carbon concrete product supplied for construction and landscaping applications.
• Masonry Mortar Bags Bagged low-carbon masonry mortar for bricklaying and blockwork sold in convenient packaging.
• Low-Carbon Concrete Wall Precast low-carbon concrete wall element for boundary and structural wall applications.
• Monolithic Bench Monolithic low-carbon concrete bench for public spaces, parks, and urban installations.
• Slabs

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional cement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HolcimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2024Strategic cooperation through the EIC Corporate Partnership Programme. MATERRUP's Chairwoman Julie NEUVILLE presented the MCC1 technology to Holcim's senior decision-makers at their Innovation Center in Lyon. The partnership focuses on addressing sustainability challenges including green operations, building better with less, circular construction, and sustainable buildings. Edelio Bermejo, Head of Global Innovation and R&D at Holcim, highlighted the value of this strategic cooperation.
• DUHALDE BTPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcrete partner for ready-mix concrete applications. DUHALDE BTP prepares concrete using MATERRUP's local, low-carbon Landes clay cement for various construction projects including pedestrian walkways, extruded concrete, and general construction applications.
• EuroviacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoad construction partner working with MATERRUP on infrastructure projects. Eurovia subsidiary Bautiaa TP has collaborated on projects including the Soustons place development using MCC1® cement for pavings and extruded concrete applications.
• ArteliaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy involved as project manager/engineer on MATERRUP construction projects including the Soustons sustainable development project.
• Département de la GirondecoreOthersGovernment department using MATERRUP products for public infrastructure projects including customized street furniture for green spaces at schools and public areas.
• Ville d'AngletcoreOthersMunicipal government client using MATERRUP permeable paving solutions for beach parking areas as part of their Zero Artificial Nett (ZAN) biodiversity and natural zone management strategy.
• EIC (European Innovation Council)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEU innovation agency that selected MATERRUP for the Corporate Partnership Programme, facilitating meetings with major corporations like Holcim to accelerate decarbonization in construction.
• PinaquyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic works company specialized in excellent public works using MATERRUP's local, low-carbon cement for concrete preparations on projects including swept concrete paths for MACS headquarters.
• SMCP Plants (Sites de Production)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of regional production plants across France and Europe using CCC® technology, enabling local employment, accelerated innovation, and industrial reshoring.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest cement producers with a comprehensive low-carbon product portfolio (evoBuild, TernaGreen). Operates broadly across cement, aggregates, ready-mix, and precast, overlapping materially with Materrup's product range and target customers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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