Cementos Portland Valderrivas

What Cementos Portland Valderrivas does

Cementos Portland Valderrivas, S.A. (incorporated 1903, headquartered in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain) is a vertically integrated construction-materials producer operating eight cement plants across Spain, a 2.1 Mt/year cement / 1.75 Mt/year clinker facility at Enfidha in Tunisia, and distribution terminals at Sharpness and Portland in the United Kingdom. Its product portfolio spans gray cement (CEM I–CEM IV), white cement, sulfate- and seawater-resistant specialty cements, ready-mix concrete, more than 70 branded dry-mortar variants (Valsec, Valcol, Hormisec), and natural, recycled and artificial aggregates sourced from company-owned quarries. International cement and clinker trading is conducted through UNILAND Trading B.V., based in Amsterdam with offices in Madrid and Barcelona and direct loading terminals at Barcelona (50,000 TNS), Santander (30,000 TNS) and Vallcarca (4,000 TNS), plus indirect loading at Vilanova, Sevilla and Cádiz; concrete distribution in Tunisia is handled by Select Béton via four plants using both fixed and mobile units.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales — bulk, bagged (25/35/50 kg), sling-bag and palletized cement; ready-mix concrete delivered from fixed and mobile plants; dry mortar and tile-adhesive SKUs; aggregates by granulometry; and trading/logistics services for export customers — priced on a per-unit/per-tonne basis under direct sales-led go-to-market motion with no public pricing. Customers are predominantly construction-industry buyers (builders, engineers, architects, infrastructure contractors) plus construction-materials distributors, served through a Canal Clientes portal, a dedicated trading desk, and field sales. The company is privately held under INMOCEMENTO following the November 2024 partial spin-off of FCC Group's cement and real-estate units, and operates under EMAS, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 9000 (Tunisia), ANEFHOP EXPERT, and EU-aligned UNE EN product certifications. Active technology programs include CAPT-CO2 carbon capture at Mataporquera, the REFCLIN sustainable clinkerization furnace, SYNGAS alternative-fuel gasification, pozzolan dosing, chlorine bypass installation, and expert control systems for raw/cement mills and grate coolers across multiple plants.

Name

Cementos Portland Valderrivas

Legal name

Cementos Portland Valderrivas, S.A.

Website

https://valderrivas.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cementos Portland Valderrivas is a Spanish, vertically integrated cement, concrete, mortar and aggregates manufacturer founded in 1903, operating eight Spanish plants, an Enfidha (Tunisia) cement facility, UK distribution terminals, and international trading via UNILAND Trading B.V., serving construction-industry buyers across Europe and North Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement and Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

Keywords

• Portland cement manufacturing
• Ready-mix concrete production
• Dry mortar products
• Construction aggregates supply
• Cement international trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamplona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: Production and sale of gray, white, and special cement products for construction applications. Products sold in bulk, bags (25kg, 35kg, 50kg), sling bags, and pallets.
2. Concrete Sales: Production and distribution of ready-mix concrete for construction projects. Products available through fixed plants and mobile units for on-site production.
3. Mortar Sales: Professional mortar products under Valsec, Valcol, and Hormisec brands. Over 70 product variants for construction finishing applications.
4. Aggregates Sales: Extraction and sale of aggregates including limestone, granite, quartzite, dolomites, marls, basalt, and ophites in various granulometries.
5. International Trading: International trading operations through UNILAND Trading B.V. for clinker, cement, and related products. Includes logistics services and specialized loading terminals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cementos Portland Valderrivas is a vertically integrated Spanish manufacturer of cement, ready-mix concrete, dry mortars, and aggregates for the construction industry. Its portfolio covers gray, white, and special (sulfate- and seawater-resistant) Portland cements; ready-mix concrete; over 70 dry mortar variants under the Valsec, Valcol, and Hormisec sub-brands; and natural, recycled, and artificial aggregates. The group operates eight cement plants in Spain, the integrated Enfidha plant in Tunisia, concrete plants and distribution terminals in Tunisia and the United Kingdom, and a dedicated international clinker and cement trading division through UNILAND Trading B.V.

Product overview

Cementos Portland Valderrivas operates as a diversified construction materials group offering an integrated portfolio of cement, concrete, mortar, and aggregates products. Its core cement offering includes gray cement (CEM I through CEM IV types), white cement, and special cements for sulfate/seawater environments. The concrete division supplies ready-mix concrete across Spain through multiple production plants. The mortar division, under the Valsec and Valcol sub-brands, provides over 70 dry mortar variants for masonry, rendering, tile adhesion, shotcrete/gunite, self-levelling, waterproofing, fire protection, and repair applications. The aggregates division supplies natural, recycled, and artificial aggregates from company quarries. Internationally, the group operates the Enfidha cement plant in Tunisia (2.1 million tonnes cement/1.75 million tonnes clinker capacity), Select Béton concrete operations in Tunisia, Dragon Alfa Cement and Dragon Portland brands in the UK, and a global trading division (UNILAND Trading B.V.) with loading terminals across Spain and offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Amsterdam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valsec: Brand for mortar and dry concrete market, offering over 70 products focused on beautifying finishes for the final phase of construction projects.
• Valcol
• Hormisec

Products and services

• Cement (Gray, White, and Special Portland cements) Gray Portland cement (CEM I, CEM II, CEM III, CEM IV types including high-resistance CEM I 52.5 R-SR 5 for aggressive chemical environments), white cement for decorative applications, and special cements (sulfate- and seawater-resistant variants), supplied in bulk, 25kg/35kg/50kg bags, sling bags, and pallets to construction industry buyers.
• Ready-Mix Concrete (Hormigón) Ready-mix concrete with a broad range of standard and specialized formulations, supplied through multiple production plants across Spain under ANEFHOP EXPERT quality certification.
• Dry Mortars (Valsec, Valcol, Hormisec ranges) Over 70 dry mortar variants covering masonry mortars (M-5, M-7.5, M-10), renders, projection mortars, shotcrete/gunite, tile adhesives under Valcol (interior, exterior, pool, large-format, rapid-set), self-levelling compounds, waterproofing mortars, fire-protection mortars, repair mortars (R3), grouts, and natural-hydraulic-lime restoration mortars; includes customizable Mortero a la Carta formulations.
• Aggregates Natural aggregates (limestone, granite, quartzite, dolomites, marls, basalt, ophites) plus recycled and artificial aggregates in multiple granulometries, sourced from company-owned quarries and gravel pits, for concrete, bituminous mixtures, mortar, and layered applications.
• International Cement and Clinker Trading (UNILAND Trading B.V.) International trading of clinker, gray cement, and white cement in bulk, 25/35/50 kg bags, and sling bags, with logistics services and dedicated loading terminals at Barcelona (50,000 TNS), Santander (30,000 TNS), and Vallcarca (4,000 TNS), and commercial offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Amsterdam.
• Select Béton Ready-Mix Concrete (Tunisia) Ready-mix concrete manufacturing and distribution in Tunisia through 4 production plants, with fixed installations and mobile on-site units, products distributed in bulk and 25 kg bags, ISO 9000 and NT-certified.
• Dragon Alfa Cement and Dragon Portland (UK) Cement distribution in the UK through terminals at Sharpness Docks (Gloucester) and Portland Port under the Dragon Alfa Cement and Dragon Portland brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emission reduction through pozzolan dosing at Alcalá de Guadaira
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asociación de Naturalistas NaumannicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partnership for El Porcal biodiversity reserve in Rivas Vaciamadrid, Madrid. The association manages fauna and flora conservation at this former silica gravel extraction site, now a protected integral reserve with over 180 animal species including threatened species.
• UNILAND Trading B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational trading subsidiary based in Amsterdam handling cement and clinker exports. Provides logistics services and operates loading terminals in Barcelona, Santander, and Vallcarca.
• Oficemen (Asociación de Fabricantes de Cemento de España)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish cement manufacturers association following sector-wide roadmap for climate neutrality by 2050.
• Fundación AdeccominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability inclusion foundation collaborating on Plan Familia initiative for employment of people with disabilities since 2009.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holcim: Swiss-based global cement and aggregates major with European heritage. Directly comparable manufacturing footprint, decarbonization roadmap, and broad product portfolio (cement, concrete, aggregates, mortar), but at materially larger scale than CPV.
• Heidelberg Materials: German-headquartered cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete producer with extensive European operations. Closely aligned with CPV in cement-led vertical integration, EMAS-style sustainability programs, and Mediterranean exposure.
• Cemex: Mexican-headquartered global building materials company with significant Iberian cement and ready-mix concrete operations. Competes directly in Spanish market and in specialty cement/mortar product segments.
• CRH plc: Irish-headquartered building materials group with a major European cement, aggregates, and concrete footprint. Overlaps with CPV in Iberia-ready mix concrete, mortar, and aggregates distribution channels.

Direct peers

• Titan Cement Group: Greek-headquartered cement producer with Mediterranean and North American footprint. Closely comparable in size, regional focus on Mediterranean markets (Greece, Egypt, Balkans), specialty cement formulations, and EU decarbonization strategy.
• Cementir Holding: Italian cement and concrete producer operating across Mediterranean and Nordic markets including white cement specialty products. Comparable in scale, European-Mediterranean geography, and white/specialty cement positioning.
• Buzzi Unicem: Italian cement and ready-mix concrete producer with operations across Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, and the Americas. Comparable in vertical integration, scale of plant network, and European focus.

Regional players

• Votorantim Cimentos: Brazilian cement major with growing Mediterranean/European presence (including Turkey). Comparably integrated across cement, concrete, and aggregates with emphasis on emerging-market growth markets analogous to Tunisia.
• Adbri (formerly Adelaide Brighton): Australian cement, lime, and concrete producer — not in CPV's geography but comparable as a vertically integrated mid-sized cement producer with specialty product extensions and adjacent construction materials.

Others

• Oficemen (Spanish Cement Association): Asociación de Fabricantes de Cemento de España — trade association of which CPV is a member. Relevant as an ecosystem/thematic peer representing the collective Spanish cement industry decarbonization roadmap through 2050.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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