National Cement Company

What National Cement Company does

National Cement Company, Inc. manufactures portland cement, masonry cement, and ready-mix concrete, operating as a wholly-owned North American subsidiary of France-based Vicat Group. The company runs two integrated cement plants (Ragland, Alabama and Lebec, California), a network of eight Southeast cement distribution terminals with expanded rail connections and 2.2 million tons of maximum annual capacity, and over 60 ready-mix batch plants across California, Georgia, and Alabama, alongside building-materials brands in Metro Atlanta (Walker Construction Products, Guntersville Block). Its geographic footprint targets two of the U.S.'s highest-growth construction markets — the Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Florida) and Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Joaquin Valley).

The company's underlying technology centers on cement and concrete manufacturing with a substantial decarbonization program: a $300M kiln line at Ragland (completed 2022) runs on 100% alternative fuels — biomass, recycled wood chips, saw dust, and tire-derived fuels — achieving at least a 40% carbon-footprint reduction; Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC) with up to 15% limestone delivers a further ~10% reduction; the Lebec Net-Zero Project (under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. DOE for up to $500M of matching funds) is developing limestone calcined clay (LC3) blended cement, biomass fuel substitution, and carbon capture and sequestration of approximately 950,000 metric tons of CO2 per year; and 130 CNG-powered heavy-duty trucks running on Renewable Natural Gas reduce fleet CO2 by over 40,000 tons annually.

National Cement generates revenue through one-time sales of cement (shipped via truck and rail) and ready-mix concrete (delivered from batch plants), serving residential and commercial builders, general contractors, and public-infrastructure projects across its two regional markets. Pricing is quote-based on project specifications, volumes, and delivery logistics (no public pricing disclosed), and the go-to-market model relies on direct field sales supported by territory managers across the Southeast. The company pursues no traditional marketing beyond participation in industry associations (ACA, PCA) and content marketing through its corporate news and GreenerCement.com; its competitive position rests on capital-intensive production and distribution infrastructure, alternative-fuel cost positioning, lower-carbon product qualifications, and the technology and financial backing of parent Vicat Group.

Name

National Cement Company

Legal name

National Cement Company, Inc.

Website

https://nationalcement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Cement Company manufactures portland cement, masonry cement, and ready-mix concrete as a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of France's Vicat Group, operating two cement plants (Ragland, AL; Lebec, CA), eight Southeast distribution terminals, and over 60 ready-mix batch plants serving construction markets in the U.S. Southeast and Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement and Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Portland cement manufacturing
• Ready-mix concrete
• Masonry cement
• Cement distribution
• Concrete blocks

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement Manufacturing and Sales: National Cement manufactures and sells portland and masonry cement through its cement plants in Ragland, Alabama and Lebec, California. Products are shipped via truck and rail to a diverse customer base across the Southeast and California markets.
2. Ready-Mix Concrete Sales: Over sixty ready-mix batch plants across California, Georgia, and Alabama produce and deliver ready-mix concrete for residential and commercial construction projects.
3. Building Materials and Construction Products: Walker Construction Products offers building, construction, and landscape supplies including masonry cement, pavers, retaining walls, and concrete finishing products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Cement Company manufactures portland cement, masonry cement, and ready-mix concrete for residential and commercial construction. The company operates cement plants in Ragland, Alabama and Lebec, California, ships cement via truck and rail, and produces ready-mix concrete from over 60 batch plants across California, Georgia, and Alabama through multiple subsidiary brands. It also distributes building materials including concrete masonry blocks and landscape/construction products.

Product overview

National Cement Company is a cement and ready-mix concrete manufacturer operating as a subsidiary of France-based Vicat Group. The company operates two cement plants (Lebec, California and Ragland, Alabama), over 60 ready-mix batch plants, and eight distribution terminals across the Southeast. Their product portfolio centers on portland cement, masonry cement, and ready-mix concrete, with newer lower-carbon offerings including Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC). Ready-mix operations are conducted through subsidiaries including National Ready Mix, Builders Concrete, Viking Ready Mix, and Golden Empire Concrete in California, and Hodgson Concrete, Kirkpatrick Concrete, and Walker Concrete in the Southeast. The company is pursuing carbon neutrality through the PCA Roadmap by 2050 and has received DOE funding for the Lebec Net-Zero Project to produce carbon-neutral cement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portland Cement
• Masonry Cement
• Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC)
• Ready-Mix Concrete
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Company
• Builders Concrete
• Viking Ready Mix
• Golden Empire Concrete
• Hodgson Concrete
• Kirkpatrick Concrete
• Walker Concrete
• Walker Construction Products
• Guntersville Block
• Cement Distribution Terminals

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 40% reduction in carbon footprint at Ragland plant through new kiln line
• +5 more outcomes

Segments2 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

One partnership is on record.

• Kern Community College DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024National Cement is partnering with the Kern Community College District and other local organizations to establish a robust community engagement process in Phase 1 of the Lebec Net-Zero Project. This includes technology study, Pre-FEED study, and establishing a Community Advisory Body.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CEMEX USA: CEMEX USA is a major integrated cement and ready-mix producer with nationwide operations, including California and the Southeast. Offers comparable products (portland cement, lower-carbon Vertua cement, ready-mix) and competes directly in National Cement's two core geographies.
• Summit Materials: Summit Materials produces aggregates, cement (Mountain Cement near Wyoming), and ready-mix concrete across the US with significant Southeast exposure (concrete plants in the Carolinas and Georgia). Comparable as a vertically integrated cement/concrete player; competes with National Cement in the Southeast ready-mix market.
• Martin Marietta Materials: Martin Marietta is a major US producer of aggregates and ready-mixed concrete with overlapping Southeast and West Coast geographies. While more aggregates-weighted, it competes in ready-mix concrete and certain cement-adjacent product categories relevant to National Cement's vertically integrated model.
• Ash Grove Cement (CRH): Ash Grove Cement operates eight US cement plants plus ready-mix and is owned by CRH. Competitor to National Cement's portland cement operations with similar lower-carbon product initiatives; competes in cement markets adjacent to the Southeast.
• Heidelberg Materials North America (Lehigh Hanson): Heidelberg Materials operates a major US cement and ready-mix footprint (formerly Lehigh Hanson) with plants in multiple Sun Belt states. Comparable as a vertically integrated cement and concrete producer pursuing lower-carbon cement (LC3, CCS at the Edmonton project); competes with National Cement in the Southeast and California markets.
• Holcim (US): Holcim (formerly LafargeHolcim) is one of the largest global cement and concrete producers with significant US operations across cement plants, ready-mix, and aggregates. Directly comparable on product mix (portland cement + ready-mix concrete) and on decarbonization roadmap (LC3, lower-carbon cements, CCS pilots).

Direct peers

• Eagle Materials: Eagle Materials manufactures and distributes cement (including Type IL PLC) and wallboard products. Comparable as a US-focused cement manufacturer with a similar focus on lower-carbon blended cements and regional market positioning.
• Argos USA: Argos USA produces cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates across the southeastern US (operating the Roberta and Harleyville cement plants). Comparable as a Southeast-focused competitor to National Cement of Alabama with overlapping cement and ready-mix operations.
• Texas Industries (TXI): TXI is a regional US cement, ready-mix, and aggregates producer with plants in the South and West. Comparable product mix (portland cement, masonry cement, ready-mix) and similar regional scale, competing with National Cement in the Southern US markets.
• CalPortland (CalMat): CalPortland is a California-headquartered cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates producer directly competing with National Cement of California in the Southern California and San Joaquin Valley markets. Closely aligned product portfolio and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-cement-company-of-california-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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