What Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies does

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies is a French public company that designs, manufactures, and commercializes 0% clinker decarbonized cement for the construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Founded in 2015 in Bournezeau, Vendée, and listed on Euronext Growth Paris (ticker ALHGR) since October 2019, the company has built a portfolio of four proprietary cement technologies (H-UKR, H-IONA, H-EVA, H-P2A), with H-CLAY added in June 2026 for clay valorization. The company holds 12 patents covering its cold manufacturing process — a method that eliminates high-temperature kilns and the use of clinker (which accounts for approximately 70% of traditional cement's CO2 emissions), reducing energy costs by a factor of 10–15 and carbon footprint by a factor of 5–6 compared with conventional cement. It operates the H1 pilot plant (50,000 tons) and the H2 vertical cement plant (400,000 tons — the world's first) in Vendée, with H3 sites planned at Dunkerque and in Rhône-Alpes to reach 1 million tons of annual capacity by 2027–2028.

Hoffmann Green generates revenue through two complementary streams: direct B2B cement product sales to French construction, real estate, infrastructure, and renewable-energy developers (Bouygues Immobilier, GSE, Vinci, Telamon, Bio Build, EDYCEM, Le Coq Construction, Korenn Immobilier, BRIAND, MTP) and an asset-light international licensing model generating entry fees and royalties in the United States (full-territory deal valued at EUR 10M additional entry fee following ASTM C1157 certification), Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands (exclusive preliminary agreement with Bruil). Distribution in France combines direct enterprise volume commitments with channel partners such as EDYCEM's 35 western-France plants and MTP in southwest France. The company has secured multiple world-first regulatory certifications — ATec for wind turbine foundations (2025), ATec for superstructure applications (January 2026), and ASTM C1157 in the US (2025) — that materially expand the certified addressable applications for 0% clinker cement.

In 2025, Hoffmann Green reported revenue of EUR 16.8 million (+27% YoY) and tripled sold volumes to 50,716 tons of cement, with EBITDA still negative at EUR -9.0M as the company continued to invest in production scaling and international licensing buildout. The company targets 100,000 tons of production in 2026, operational break-even by the end of 2027, and EUR 150 million in revenue by 2030. Cumulative funding since the 2019 IPO includes a EUR 22.5M capital increase (2021), two EUR 5M convertible bond tranches (Feb and May 2024), a EUR 7.9M capital increase plus EUR 6M convertible bond (September 2025), a EUR 3M Bpifrance R&D Innovation Loan (January 2026), and EUR 4.4M of institutional commitments (Inveready, Eiffel Investment Group) in June 2026 that lifted shareholders' equity above EUR 60 million.

Name

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies

Legal name

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies

Website

https://ciments-hoffmann.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

French public manufacturer of 0% clinker decarbonized cement using proprietary cold manufacturing; serves construction, real estate, infrastructure, and renewable-energy developers through direct B2B partnerships in France and asset-light international licensing across the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decarbonized Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Decarbonized cement
• Clinker-free cement
• Low-carbon construction materials
• Cement manufacturing
• Sustainable building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Bournezeau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement Product Sales: Direct sales of 0% clinker decarbonized cement products. Revenue grew 27% to €16.8 million in 2025 with sales of over 50,000 tons of cement. Targets 100,000 tons production in 2026.
2. Licensing Agreements: International licensing model generating entry fees. Expanded US licensing agreement to cover entire US territory generating €10 million additional entry fee. Licensing deals in Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Netherlands (pending).
3. Material Cost Savings: Expected material cost savings of EUR 5-8 million in 2026 driven by economies of scale from increased production volumes and cost optimization including procurement renegotiations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies manufactures and sells 0% clinker decarbonized cement products (H-UKR, H-IONA, H-EVA, H-EVA SOL, H-P2A, Pro Cement Green) using a proprietary cold-manufacturing process that eliminates high-temperature kilns, achieving a carbon footprint roughly five times lower than traditional cement. The company distributes through direct partnerships with construction and real estate firms in France and through exclusive international licensing agreements (US, Saudi Arabia, UK, Ireland, Netherlands), targeting construction, renewable energy, road, waste treatment, and agricultural markets.

Product overview

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies offers a portfolio of decarbonated 0% clinker cement products utilizing proprietary cold-manufacturing processes. The core product line includes H-UKR (for structural and renewable energy applications), H-IONA (marketed as Europe's most decarbonated cement), H-EVA (activated clay-based), H-EVA SOL (soil stabilization), H-P2A (patented technology), and Pro Cement Green. The company also provides PHARE, a certified carbon footprint calculator. These products address markets including construction, outdoor facilities, renewable energy, cable networks, floor treatment, waste treatment, and agricultural construction. The company holds 12 patents protecting its technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H-UKR: 0% clinker decarbonized cement for construction applications including superstructures, wind turbine foundations, and agricultural structures
• H-IONA
• H-EVA
• H-EVA SOL
• H-P2A
• Pro Cement Green
• H-CLAY
• Hoffmann Academy
• PHARE
• ForHum Magazine
• Club Hoffmann

Products and services

• H-UKR Decarbonated 0% clinker cement for structural applications including superstructures, wind turbine foundations, and agricultural construction, reducing carbon footprint by up to 80% compared to traditional cement.
• H-IONA 0% clinker decarbonated cement marketed as the most decarbonated cement in the European market, designed for general construction applications.
• H-EVA 0% clinker cement based on activated clay technology, designed for various construction applications with reduced environmental impact, protected by patents in Europe, the US, and China.
• H-EVA SOL Specialized 0% clinker cement for soil stabilization and floor treatment applications; mixes with existing materials and water to stabilize soil and improve bearing capacity.
• H-P2A 0% clinker cement product utilizing a proprietary technology, with patents granted in Europe, the United States, and China.
• Pro Cement Green Brand of decarbonated cement products offered by Hoffmann Green for construction applications.
• H-CLAY Groundbreaking new technology designed to enhance the value of clay, a co-product used in the production of 0% clinker cements. Announced June 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint 5x lower than traditional cement
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BruilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 April 2026Dutch ready-mix concrete company. Exclusive preliminary agreement paving way for licensing agreement to distribute Hoffmann's 0% clinker carbon-free cement in Netherlands. Already deployed at wastewater treatment plant near Amsterdam. Bruil considering building Hoffmann production plant in Netherlands.
• Le Coq ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Strategic partnership to accelerate deployment of 0% clinker cements in Brittany. Le Coq Construction, founded 1933 in Plaintel, specializes in structural work for new construction and renovation. Completed Terra Mera residential complex for Promoty and 37-unit apartment complex in Lannion.
• Bio BuildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Specialist in renewable energy infrastructure. World-first wind turbine foundation built with zero clinker decarbonized cement in Jazeneuil, France in 2024. Expects to triple foundations from 20+ in 2025 to 60-100 in 2026. Hoffmann obtained Technical Assessment certification for wind turbine foundations.
• GSEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Leading general contractor in France and Europe. Strategic partnership to integrate carbon-free cement into commercial real estate projects. Includes volume commitment. Already implementing 30,000 m² logistics platform in Amanlis, Ille-et-Vilaine. Advances GSE's decarbonization as Mission-Driven Company.
• TelamoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026French real estate developer and investor. Strategic partnership to reduce carbon footprint of real estate and logistics projects across France. Focus on Île-de-France region. Supports Telamon's B Corp-certified sustainability commitments.
• BRIANDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Partnership to increase use of low-carbon, clinker-free cements in construction projects. Collaboration aims to expand application of Hoffmann's cements which reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80%, across various building types.
• Matériaux Travaux Publics (MTP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 December 2025Construction materials distributor. Strategic partnership to expand presence in southwest France through MTP's regional network across Aquitaine and Occitanie regions. Supports Hoffmann's territorial expansion and enables MTP clients to access low-carbon materials for public works.
• Morbihannaise de BâtimentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Strategic partnership in Brittany to promote use of low-carbon, clinker-free cement solutions. Expansion planned from 2026 onwards.
• E.C.B.L.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Extended partnership through new three-year agreement with increased volumes. Builds on three years of collaboration since December 2022. Projects include La Rochelle Departmental Fire and Rescue Service and 'Les Hauts de Royan' housing program.
• EDYCEM (HERIGE Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 December 2025Concrete subsidiary of HERIGE Group. Strengthened commercial collaboration to increase production of 0% clinker concrete across EDYCEM's 35 plants in western France from 2026. Nearly 60 projects completed since 2021. Concrete with 50%+ carbon reduction.
• SEE YOU SUNminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Leader in photovoltaic shade structures. Partnership to strengthen Hoffmann's position in renewable energy. SEE YOU SUN will use Hoffmann's 0% clinker cement for their structures, promoting sustainable infrastructure.
• Korenn Immobilier (TOENN Groupe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Leading player in western France real estate. Strategic partnership to integrate 0% clinker cement into Korenn's residential projects. Supports sustainable construction and decarbonization efforts.
• VincicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Partnership with Vinci's construction and concessions unit. Nature and scope of partnership not detailed in available sources.
• Bouygues ImmobiliercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Extension of collaboration until December 2027. Major commercial partnership for distribution of decarbonized cement in real estate projects.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2021Strategic partnership with French scientific and technical building center. CSTB is second client after French State for evaluation of Hoffmann's innovative cements. Partnership extended to accelerate development of 0% clinker cements including clay-based variants.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Holcim (LafargeHolcim): One of the world's largest cement and aggregates companies, offering the ECOPlanet low-carbon cement range. Broad incumbent in Hoffmann's category with the distribution scale and balance sheet to rapidly respond if Hoffmann's low-carbon positioning gains traction.
• Cemex: Global building materials major with the Vertua low-carbon cement and concrete product line. Operates across Hoffmann's geographies (US, Europe, Middle East) and could compete for the same licensing counterparties and end customers.
• Heidelberg Materials: Global cement heavyweight with a portfolio of low-carbon products (e.g., ECO) and aggressive decarbonization roadmap. Most direct European incumbent competitor to Hoffmann's positioning.

Direct peers

• Sublime Systems: US-based startup producing low-carbon cement via an electrochemical process that eliminates clinker. Directly competes with Hoffmann in the 0%-clinker decarbonized cement category, particularly relevant as Hoffmann expands US licensing.
• Solidia Technologies: US-based low-carbon cement and concrete technology company. Competes with Hoffmann in supplying CO2-reduced binders and concrete systems to the construction industry.
• Fortera: California-based startup commercializing low-carbon cement produced through a reactive calcium silicate process. Direct peer in the 0%-clinker / low-clinker cement category with comparable go-to-market approach targeting concrete producers.
• Brimstone: California-based developer of carbon-negative Portland cement from calcium silicate. Targets the same decarbonized cement market as Hoffmann with a different chemistry, providing a comparable US-based peer for technology and traction benchmarking.
• Ecocem: Ireland-based specialist in low-clinker and low-carbon cement technologies (including their ACT product family). Closest direct competitor to Hoffmann in the European low-carbon cement space with comparable B2B partnerships and technical performance claims.

Regional players

• Vicat: French-headquartered cement group with deep domestic market share. Closest large-scale French incumbent peer; competing for the same French construction, real estate developer, and infrastructure customers Hoffmann serves.

Emerging players

• CarbonCure Technologies: Canada-based company that injects CO2 into ready-mix concrete during batching. Adjacent rather than directly competing in cement chemistry, but competes for the same sustainability-driven construction procurement budgets and customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hgct_europe

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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