What Sunstate Cement does

Sunstate Cement Ltd is a Brisbane-based cement manufacturer and supplier operating a single integrated plant at the Port of Brisbane with stated annual production capacity exceeding 1.5 million tonnes. The company produces Portland cement clinker and a broad portfolio of finished cement products, including general-purpose (GP) cement, flyash blends (25% and 60%), slag blends (30% and 60%), shrinkage-limited SL Fibre Cem, high early-strength HE Cement, architectural Sunlite off-white cement, Premium White Cement and supplementary cementitious materials (Fine Grade Ash, Milled Slag). All products comply with Australian Standard AS3972, and the company operates an on-site NATA-accredited laboratory for cement, mortar and concrete testing, supporting an AS/NZS ISO 9000-series certified quality management system.

The company is jointly owned by Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. and Boral Cement (a division of Boral Limited), two of Australia's largest construction material groups, which supply technical, operational and capital resources. Sunstate serves commercial construction businesses, infrastructure developers and concrete product manufacturers across Queensland and northern New South Wales, but does not sell directly to the general public. Distribution is executed through direct bulk tanker delivery from the Port of Brisbane facility (24/7 automated weighbridges), bagged product delivery on Loscam pallets, and a regional stockist network across South East Queensland supporting next-day delivery to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. The consumer-facing OneMix sub-brand provides packaged ready-mix products (Concrete, Mortar, Post Mix, Rapid Set, HS-60, Paver Sand, Washed Sand) retailed through stockists.

Revenue is generated through one-time transactional sales across three streams: bulk cement (the major stream), bagged Sunstate-branded products and OneMix packaged products, plus supplementary cementitious materials sold to concrete manufacturers. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure; the model is B2B-direct (enterprise/field sales + inside sales for commercial accounts) and channel-based (stockists) for smaller bagged volumes. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, indicating a lean operation that draws substantially on shared services and technical expertise from its two parent shareholders.

Name

Sunstate Cement

Legal name

Sunstate Cement Ltd.

Website

https://sunstatecement.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunstate Cement Ltd is a privately held Brisbane-based cement manufacturer jointly owned by Adelaide Brighton Cement and Boral Cement, producing Portland, blended and specialty cements plus supplementary materials for commercial construction businesses across Queensland and northern New South Wales, with 1.5 million tonnes of annual production capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Bulk cement supply
• Blended cement products
• Supplementary cementitious materials
• Construction materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Cement Sales: Bulk cement products sold directly from Port of Brisbane site via tanker truck or 1 tonne Bulker Bags. Major revenue stream serving commercial construction businesses with large-scale cement requirements.
2. Bagged Cement Product Sales: Bagged cement products sold in 20kg and 30kg bags on pallets, available for delivery or pick-up. Includes Sunstate branded products (GP Cement, Builders Cement, White Cement, Flyash Blend, Slag Blend) and Onemix packaged products (Concrete, Mortar, Post Mix, Rapid Set, Paver Sand, Washed Sand).
3. Supplementary Cementitious Materials: Sales of Fine Grade Ash and Milled Slag as supplementary cementitious materials for use in concrete and cement based products manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunstate Cement Ltd. manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of cement products including general purpose cement, blended cements (flyash and slag blends), specialty white cements, and supplementary cementitious materials from its Port of Brisbane facility. Products are sold in bulk, bulker bag, and 20kg/30kg bag formats primarily to commercial construction businesses across Queensland and northern New South Wales, with capacity to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of cement per year.

Product overview

Sunstate Cement Ltd is a cement manufacturer and supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of cement products and supplementary cementitious materials. The portfolio is organized into two main categories: the Sunstate Range (core cement products including GP Cement, blended cements with flyash and slag, specialized architectural cements like Sunlite and white cements, and supplementary materials like Fine Grade Ash and Milled Slag) and the Onemix Range (consumer-facing bagged products including ready-mix concrete, mortar, post mix, rapid set, and specialty sands). Products are available in bulk, bulker bag, and 20kg/30kg bag formats for delivery or pickup throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OneMix: Brand for packaged concrete products including Concrete, Mortar, Post Mix, Rapid Set, HS-60, Paver Sand, and Washed Sand - operates through onemix.com.au

Products and services

• GP Cement General purpose grey cement suitable for most concrete applications and the building/construction industry. Widely used for superior performance in concrete mixes, mortars, renders and grouts. Complies with Australian Standard AS3972.
• Flyash Blend 25 Blended cement manufactured from portland cement clinker and nominal 25% flyash. Alternative to GP Cement for most general concrete applications with enhanced sulphate resistance and reduced alkali silica reaction properties. Complies with AS3972.
• Flyash Blend 60 (Builders Cement) Blended cement manufactured from portland cement clinker and nominal 60% flyash, also known as Builders Cement in bag form. Suitable for general concrete applications with enhanced sulphate resistance and reduced alkali silica reaction properties. Complies with AS3972.
• Sunlite Off-White Cement Special purpose off-white cement providing a wide range of attractive and distinctive architectural finishes for buildings, bridges, pavements, and other structures. Manufactured from specially manufactured white Portland cement clinker with exceptional brightness and consistency. Complies with AS3972.
• Slag Blend 30 Blended cement containing general purpose cement and nominal 30% finely ground blast furnace slag. Alternative to GP Cement suitable for most general concrete applications. Complies with AS3972.
• Slag Blend 60 Special purpose blended cement with nominal 60% finely ground blast furnace slag. Used for specialist concrete applications providing improved resistance to sulphate and chloride attack. Extended setting time properties ideal for road stabilisation. Complies with AS3972.
• SL Fibre Cem (Shrinkage Limited) Special purpose cement manufactured from portland cement clinker with significantly lower particle fineness compared to GP Cement. For applications where lower drying shrinkage is required with reduced early age strength characteristics. Complies with Australian Standard 3972.
• HE Cement (High Early Strength) Special purpose cement used in concrete applications and cement based products where development of high early age strength and/or reduced setting time is required.
• Fine Grade Ash Supplementary cementitious material primarily used in manufacture of concrete and cement based products. Suitable for most conventional building and construction applications, improving workability and providing enhanced durability properties. Complies with AS3582.1.
• Milled Slag Supplementary cementitious material generally used in manufacture of concrete. Improves concrete performance characteristics and enhances durability properties in aggressive environments.
• Premium White Cement High-purity, high-whiteness Portland cement manufactured in Brisbane to AS3972. Designed for projects where colour consistency, durability, and finish quality matter. Ideal for architectural concrete, renders, tile grouts, swimming pools, precast panels, and terrazzo applications.
• White Cement Specialised Portland cement made from white clinker providing consistent, clean white tone for broad range of construction and decorative uses. Ideal for projects requiring neat white finish or where pigments are added to produce strong, uniform colours. Complies with AS3972.
• OneMix Concrete Ready-to-use proportioned blend of cement, aggregate and sand suitable for general concrete applications. Convenient solution for small concrete projects requiring compressive strength suitable for driveways, slabs, and footings.
• OneMix Post Mix Perfectly proportioned blend of cement, aggregate and sand designed for setting fence posts, logs and letterboxes. Creates sturdy yet pliable consistency that stabilises the pole during curing process.
• OneMix Rapid Set Fastest drying formula made from special blend of cement, aggregate, sand and additives designed to rapidly harden without mixing. Best suited for small jobs requiring little preparation.
• OneMix Mortar Best consistency blend for all block and brick projects with smooth, workable formula easy to apply and shape. Glides onto brick edges and shapes to design.
• OneMix Paver Sand Fine graded sand combined with innovative bonding agent mixture for balanced connection between pavers. Provides flexible yet sturdy finish for high-traffic areas.
• OneMix Washed Sand Fine graded sand manufactured using latest weighing, mixing and packaging technology. Suitable for home use in BBQ areas, playgrounds, sand pits, potting mixes, and general building applications like paving, rendering and tiling.
• OneMix High Strength 60 (HS-60) Ready to use blend of cement, aggregate and sand suitable for applications where higher strength concrete is required. Well suited for smaller concreting jobs such as driveways, slabs, footings, and securing posts.
• Builders Cement Blend of general purpose cement and flyash offering cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to GP Cement. Recommended for most home projects with easier handling and slower curing rate advantageous in hotter climates. Ideal for concrete mixes, mortars and grouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.5 million tonnes annual production capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint owner of Sunstate Cement Ltd. As one of Australia's largest cement manufacturers, Adelaide Brighton Cement provides Sunstate with access to organisational and technical innovations, expertise, and resources that support product quality and operational excellence.
• Boral Cement (division of Boral Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint owner of Sunstate Cement Ltd. As one of Australia's largest construction material companies, Boral Cement provides Sunstate with access to a wide range of technical expertise and organisational resources, ensuring the company can deliver finest quality cement products.
• OneMixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated brand offering packaged concrete products including Concrete, Mortar, Post Mix, Rapid Set, HS-60, Paver Sand, and Washed Sand. Distributed through Sunstate's stockist network and available for delivery or pick-up alongside Sunstate branded products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Adelaide Brighton Cement: Parent company and joint owner of Sunstate. Adelaide Brighton is one of Australia's largest cement manufacturers with a national footprint. Directly comparable in product portfolio (portland, blended, and specialty cements) and target market of commercial construction.
• Boral Cement: Parent company and joint owner of Sunstate. Boral is a major Australian construction materials group producing cement, concrete, and aggregates with national distribution. Operates overlapping product lines and serves similar commercial construction customers.
• Cement Australia: Joint venture between Holcim and Heidelberg Materials producing cement and supplementary cementitious materials across Australia. Directly comparable manufacturer of portland and blended cements serving Queensland and broader east coast markets.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim Australia: Subsidiary of global cement major Holcim, operating cement, concrete, and aggregates businesses across Australia. Competes directly with Sunstate in Queensland with national scale, broader product range, and significantly larger balance sheet.
• Heidelberg Materials Australia: Australian subsidiary of global Heidelberg Materials, formerly Hanson, producing cement, aggregates, and concrete. Competes with Sunstate in Queensland and across Australia with a broader product portfolio and international parent backing.
• Boral Limited: Australian construction materials giant producing cement, concrete, asphalt, and quarried materials nationally. While Boral Cement is the joint owner of Sunstate, the broader Boral group competes at the concrete and downstream level with Sunstate's customer base.

Regional players

• Suez Cement (imports to Australia): Major cement exporter supplying Australian east coast markets via bulk imports. Not directly competing in Queensland manufacturing but competes with Sunstate's commodity cement volumes on price through import channels.
• Independent Cement & Lime: Australian manufacturer of cement, lime, and supplementary materials primarily serving Victoria and New South Wales. Comparable product range and business model but geographically adjacent rather than direct Queensland competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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