Ciplan

What Ciplan does

Ciplan (CIPLAN CIMENTO PLANALTO SA) is a Brazilian manufacturer of cement, mortars, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete, headquartered in Sobradinho/Fercal in the Federal District of Brasília and operating as a subsidiary of the multinational Vicat Group. The company's core production is anchored at a single integrated facility in Fercal (DF 205, KM 2.7) that combines cement manufacturing, concrete batching, and aggregate mining/crushing, supported by an in-house quality control laboratory with metrology verification and a 465m³ automated bulk loading silo that has been operational for approximately 20 years. Ciplan supplies a full portfolio of cement types — including general-purpose (Extra Forte, Uso Geral CPII 32), industrial (CPV), sulfate-resistant technical cement (CPIV RS), and the 2021-launched pre-mixed Cimento Pronto in 33kg bags — alongside a mortar line classified under ABNT AC I/II/III standards for ceramic, porcelain, large-format, and floor applications, plus ready-mix concrete delivered via fixed batching plants at construction sites.

Ciplan generates revenue exclusively through product sales of cement, mortars, aggregates, and concrete, sold in bulk or bagged formats (40kg and 33kg) directly to construction companies, contractors, infrastructure developers, and through retail/dealer networks to individual builders and masons. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and product is positioned on cost-benefit and quality rather than disclosed pricing tiers. Distribution spans direct B2B sales portals (Portal de Vendas, Portal do Fornecedor), a WhatsApp sales channel at (61) 3487-9000, fixed concrete plants installed at large construction sites, and traditional retail distribution throughout Brazil, with go-to-market oriented to serving the civil construction industry across both enterprise and SMB/consumer segments.

Strategically, Ciplan is investing in sustainability infrastructure — including a 5.28-hectare coprocessing facility begun in 2021 for reusing urban and industrial waste as alternative fuel in clinker kilns — and in product innovation through its R&D Center, while executing inorganic growth via the August 2025 acquisition of Realmix Concreto. The company maintains brand recognition as the second most remembered cement brand in Brazil's Top of Mind 2021 ranking and operates community programs (a Basic Health Unit serving ~13,000 Fercal residents, bricklayer training scholarships through SENAI), positioning itself as a regionally significant but nationally distributed cement and construction materials supplier under the Vicat parent.

Name

Ciplan

Legal name

CIPLAN CIMENTO PLANALTO SA

Website

https://www.ciplan.com.br/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ciplan is a Brazilian cement, mortar, aggregate, and ready-mix concrete manufacturer operating as a subsidiary of the Vicat Group, headquartered in Brasília's Fercal district and serving construction firms, contractors, infrastructure projects, and retail builders across Brazil through direct sales, dealer networks, and on-site concrete plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sobradinho

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: Production and sale of various cement types including Extra Forte, Leve & Forte, Pronto, Uso Geral CPII 32, and Technical CPIV RS. Sold in 40kg bags or bulk.
2. Mortar/Argamassa Sales: Industrialized mortars for tile installation, rendering, and construction applications including AC I, AC II, AC III, multipurpose, and projected rendering mortars.
3. Aggregates Sales: Production and sale of aggregates (britas and areias) with automated bulk loading capabilities for efficient delivery.
4. Concrete Sales: Ready-mixed concrete production and delivery with fixed plants at construction sites for large and small projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ciplan produces and sells cement, industrial mortars, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete for the Brazilian civil construction industry. The company operates a main factory in Brasília/DF and distributes through direct B2B sales portals, fixed concrete plants at construction sites, WhatsApp sales, and retail dealer networks. Its portfolio spans general-purpose cements, technical cements, AC-classified mortars, bulk-loaded aggregates, and project-tailored ready-mix concrete.

Product overview

Ciplan is a Brazilian cement and construction materials company operating under the Vicat Group. The product portfolio spans four core categories: cement (cimento), mortar (argamassa), aggregates (agregados), and concrete (concreto). The cement line includes general-purpose cements (Cimento Extra Forte, Cimento Uso Geral CPII 32), technical cements (Cimento Técnico CPIV RS for large concrete volumes), and the innovative pre-mixed Cimento Pronto launched in 2021. The mortar line features AC I, AC II, and AC III classified products for internal/external ceramic, porcelain, and floor applications. Aggregates are supplied through a pioneering bulk loading system with 465m³ silo capacity. Concrete is delivered via fixed batching plants at construction sites with R&D center support for custom formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cimento Extra Forte General-purpose cement in 40kg bags positioned as the best cost-benefit option for small daily construction works including rendering (reboco) and block laying.
• Cimento Leve & Forte Lightweight cement product for construction applications requiring reduced weight with maintained structural integrity.
• Cimento Pronto Pre-mixed cement in 33kg bags that only requires adding water. Made with high-quality raw materials, providing cost savings, increased productivity, and elimination of sand waste at construction sites.
• Cimento Uso Geral CPII 32 General-purpose cement classified as CPII 32, suitable for a wide range of construction applications.
• Cimento Extra Forte Industrial CPV Industrial-grade extra strong cement classified as CPV for industrial applications requiring higher performance.
• Cimento Técnico CPIV RS Technical cement for large concrete volumes with low heat of hydration and alkali-aggregate reaction inhibitor. Offers durability, reduced cracking risk, and sulfate resistance for aggressive environments such as sewage treatment plants.
• Argamassa Porcelanato e Grandes Formatos AC III Industrial adhesive mortar for porcelain tiles and large formats with differentiated elastic effect. Ideal for floor-on-floor applications, internal and external porcelain, natural stones, pools, and saunas.
• Argamassa Contrapiso Pisos e Lajes Floor underlayment mortar for floors and slabs.
• Argamassa Chapisco Colante Bonding render mortar for internal and external applications.
• Argamassa Projetável Revestimento Sprayable rendering mortar for wall coating applications.
• Argamassa Multiuso Assentamento e Reboco Multi-purpose mortar for brick and block laying and rendering.
• Argamassa Colante Porcelanato Interno Adhesive mortar specifically formulated for internal porcelain tile installation.
• Argamassa Cerâmica Interna AC I Internal ceramic tile adhesive mortar classified as AC I for indoor ceramic applications.
• Argamassa Cerâmica Externa AC II External ceramic tile adhesive mortar classified as AC II for outdoor ceramic applications.
• Agregados Construction aggregates including crushed stone (britas) and sands for various construction applications, distributed through an automated bulk loading system with 465m³ silo capacity.
• Concreto CIPLAN Ready-mix concrete produced by specialized teams with fixed batching plants at construction sites, serving large and small projects across multiple regions of Brazil in compliance with ABNT standards, supported by an R&D center for custom formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of continuous operation in Brazilian construction materials market
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SENAIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional qualification in construction trades. CIPLAN offers scholarship programs for bricklayer training courses in partnership with SENAI, with 30 vagas (positions) available. Initiative focuses on training youth in construction civil skills with free courses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holcim: Global cement and aggregates major with Brazilian operations (formerly LafargeHolcim). Parent of Ciplan's own parent peer set; competes broadly in cement and concrete across multiple countries.
• CRH plc: Global building materials group with cement, aggregates, and concrete operations across the Americas. Comparable diversified incumbent serving construction end-markets.
• Heidelberg Materials: Global building materials major producing cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete. Comparable to Ciplan across the integrated cement-concrete-aggregates value chain at global scale.

Direct peers

• Cimentos Itambé: Brazilian cement manufacturer producing portland cement and related products for the construction sector. Closely comparable in scale and regional focus.
• Cimento Tupi: Brazilian cement producer (Ambuja Cements subsidiary) supplying bulk and bagged cement to the construction industry. Direct competitor in Brazilian cement markets.
• Supermix Concreto: Brazilian ready-mix concrete and cement products supplier. Directly overlaps with Ciplan's concrete and cement offerings for construction customers.
• InterCement: Major Brazilian and South American cement producer operating multiple plants across Brazil. Direct competitor in cement and concrete with overlapping customer base in civil construction.
• CSN Cimentos: Brazilian cement producer (subsidiary of Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional) serving construction and infrastructure markets with portland cement and related products. Competes head-to-head with Ciplan in Brazilian cement supply.
• Engemix: Brazilian ready-mix concrete producer serving construction projects nationwide. Comparable to Ciplan's ready-mix concrete business and recently acquired Realmix Concreto operation.
• Votorantim Cimentos: Largest cement producer in Brazil, offering cement, concrete, aggregates, and mortars nationally. Directly comparable to Ciplan across all four product categories with greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/canalciplan
• Facebookpt-br.facebook.com/cimentociplan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ciplan
• Instagraminstagram.com/cimentociplan

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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