What Secil does

Secil is a Portuguese-headquartered cement and construction materials producer founded in 1930, operating an integrated platform spanning cement, concrete, aggregates, mortars, and hydraulic lime. The company runs 8 cement factories across 8 countries (Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Tunisia, Lebanon, Angola, Cabo Verde, and Brazil) with combined annual capacity of 9.75 million tons, holding 35%+ of the Portuguese cement market and exporting to 30+ countries via its Setúbal maritime terminal. The product portfolio is supported by sub-brands including Seciltek (dry mortars), Secil Betão (ready-mix concrete), Supremo Cimento (Brazil), Sibline (Lebanon, 50.5% stake), and Société des Ciments de Gabès (Tunisia).

The business operates on an enterprise B2B go-to-market with direct sales teams in each geography providing technical prescription services to construction companies, contractors, architects, and government infrastructure projects. Revenue is generated through quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts for bulk cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, mortars, and hydraulic lime, supplemented by logistics services (Setefrete subsidiary) and waste co-processing through AVE. The technical value proposition is anchored by the Innovation and Development Center (CIND) and Quality/Environment Laboratories, which provide problem diagnosis and specification support to customers across the construction value chain.

In March 2026, Secil was acquired by Spanish cement group Molins for €1.4 billion (~$1.63 billion) from Portuguese conglomerate Semapa, with the transaction expected to be accretive from year one. The company reported €740 million in LTM revenue and employs 2,900+ professionals. Sustainability leadership, demonstrated through CSC Gold certification, ISO 14001, and the Clean Cement Line decarbonization project (targeting 20% CO2 and 20% thermal energy reduction), positions Secil within the regulatory tailwinds of EU green construction standards.

Name

Secil

Legal name

Secil

Website

https://secil-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Secil is a Portuguese cement and construction materials producer operating 8 factories across 8 countries with 9.75 million tons annual capacity, serving construction, infrastructure, and architectural markets, recently acquired by Spain's Molins for €1.4 billion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement and Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

Aggregates Logistics, Terminals & Distribution (IMADAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cement, Clinker & Aggregates Terminals (TLAHABAE)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Construction materials
• Ready-mix concrete
• Industrial aggregates
• Hydraulic lime

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 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 Sales: Production and sale of cement as the core product, with capacity of approximately 10 million tons per year across 8 countries. Serves construction markets from small projects to major civil engineering works.
2. Construction Materials: Sale of complementary products including concrete, aggregates, mortars, and hydraulic lime. These products expand the company's offering and differentiate the brand among construction material customers.
3. Logistics Services: Transportation services through extensive terrestrial and maritime networks moving cement and construction materials from factories and depots directly to customers or construction sites.
4. Waste Co-processing: Treatment of waste through AVE, using cement kiln technology for energy recovery from alternative fuels and raw materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Secil manufactures and sells cement, concrete, aggregates, mortars, and hydraulic lime from 8 factories across 8 countries (Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Tunisia, Lebanon, Angola, Cabo Verde, and Brazil) with combined annual production capacity of approximately 9.75 million tons. The company also operates a maritime export terminal at Setúbal serving over 30 countries and provides complementary logistics, laboratory, and waste co-processing services.

Product overview

Secil is a cement and building materials company that operates as a multi-product, integrated platform with cement at its core. The product portfolio includes five main categories: Cement (cimento), Concrete (betão), Aggregates (agregados), Mortars (argamassas), and Hydraulic Lime (cal hidráulica). These core products are manufactured across 8 factories in 8 countries (Portugal, Tunisia, Lebanon, Angola, Brazil, Spain, Netherlands, Cape Verde) with a combined annual production capacity exceeding 9.75 million tons. The company also operates supporting services including technical support, laboratory services, logistics, and waste treatment through subsidiary AVE. Secil operates several sub-brands and subsidiaries including Seciltek (dry mortars), Secil Betão (ready-mix concrete), Supremo Cimento (Brazil), and Sibline (Lebanon). Recent strategic moves include the Molins acquisition (March 2026) and Argatecnic acquisition (January 2026) to strengthen mortar offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cimento (Cement) Wide range of cement types produced at Secil-Outão, Maceira-Liz, and Cibra-Pataias factories in Portugal, plus 5 international factories, for applications ranging from small construction to major civil engineering projects. Total annual capacity exceeds 9.75 million tons.
• Betão (Concrete) From ready-mix concrete to architectural concrete, Secil manufactures quality products for any market challenge, including Secil Betão in Portugal and operations through Supremo in Brazil.
• Agregados (Aggregates) Industrial aggregates that ensure quality performance of final products where they are used, provided through Secil Agregados in Portugal.
• Argamassas (Mortars) Mortars combining best elements for applications in new construction as well as renovation and rehabilitation projects, offered through Seciltek and extended via Argatecnic acquisition.
• Cal Hidráulica (Hydraulic Lime) Commercial hydraulic lime, a binder used in the manufacture of mortars, soil treatment, soil-cal, or as filler for bituminous materials.
• Technical Support and Laboratory Services Through the Quality Laboratory and Environment Laboratory, Secil provides problem diagnosis and critical analysis, plus tests and experiments to find suitable solutions for construction customers.
• Logistics Service Extensive terrestrial and maritime transport network that moves cement and other construction materials from factories and warehouses directly to customers or construction sites.
• Waste Treatment (AVE) Through AVE (Gestão Ambiental e Valorização Energética), technologically advanced, environmentally sustainable, and economically competitive solutions for waste that can be co-processed in Portuguese cement plants using cement kiln technology for energy recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35%+ market share in Portugal with 4 million ton annual capacity
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Navigator CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircular economy partnership where Secil Agregados receives sand from biomass energy production at The Navigator Company's mills. Partnership reduces virgin raw material extraction and extends useful life of industrial byproducts.
• GCCA - Global Cement and Concrete AssociationcoreOthersActive member promoting responsible cement industry and improving social and environmental impact of the sector. Secil follows GCCA guidelines for sustainability commitments 2020-2030.
• CEMBUREAU - The European Cement AssociationcoreOthersActive membership in European cement industry association playing significant role in sustainable development of cement and concrete industries.
• ATIC - Associação Técnica da Indústria do CimentominorOthersPortuguese cement industry technical association promoting better cement utilization and representing Portuguese cement industry internationally.
• GRACE - Empresas ResponsáveisminorOthersPortuguese association with mission to promote and develop sustainable business culture.
• BCSD PortugalminorOthersSupporting Portuguese companies on their path to sustainability, helping them become more competitive, innovative, and sustainable.
• AVE - Gestão Ambiental e Valorização EnergéticacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing technologically advanced, environmentally sustainable, and economically competitive solutions for waste that can be co-processed in cement industry units.
• Ordem dos Arquitetos (Order of Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for Prémios Secil awards program recognizing excellence in Portuguese architecture. Includes Alto Patrocínio da Presidência da República.
• Ordem dos Engenheiros (Order of Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Prémios Secil awards program recognizing excellence in Portuguese civil engineering.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holcim: Global cement and aggregates leader with operations in over 70 countries. Competes broadly with Secil in cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, with significant European and emerging market presence. Larger scale, more diversified, and competes for the same end-markets.
• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials with leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Operates across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, providing a direct broad benchmark for Secil's cement and aggregates business.
• CRH plc: Global leader in building materials solutions with vertically integrated cement, aggregates, and concrete products operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Comparable in vertical integration model and presence in developed and emerging European construction markets.

Regional players

• Votorantim Cimentos: Brazilian cement multinational with leading positions in Brazil, South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Strong direct competitor in the Brazilian cement market where Secil operates Supremo Cimento and is the largest non-domestic Latin American cement peer.
• Cementos Argos: Colombian-based cement producer with leading positions across the Caribbean, Central America, and the US Southeast. Regional Latin American peer that competes with Secil in selected Americas markets and provides a benchmark for emerging market cement operations.
• InterCement: Brazilian cement producer with operations in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Portugal, Mozambique, South Africa, and Egypt. Competes directly with Secil in the Portuguese market and across multiple emerging market geographies where Secil operates.

Direct peers

• Cementir Holding: Italian cement group with operations primarily in Turkey, Scandinavia, Belgium, and the US. Comparable in product mix (grey and white cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates) and similar mid-cap scale, providing a relevant European peer benchmark.
• Cementos Molins: Spanish cement and building materials company that acquired 100% of Secil in March 2026 for €1.4B. Direct strategic owner and closest comparable in terms of Iberian cement operations, product portfolio (cement, concrete, mortars), and emerging market presence (Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Mexico, Bangladesh, Tunisia).
• CIMPOR: Portuguese-headquartered cement producer with major Iberian and emerging market operations, including significant presence in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, and Africa. Direct competitor to Secil in Portuguese cement market and closest Iberian peer in scale and product mix.
• Buzzi Unicem: Italian-headquartered cement multinational with strong presence in Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and Brazil. Similar mid-cap European cement platform with comparable product portfolio and emerging market footprint to Secil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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