Cemento

What Cemento does

Cemento is a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and installer of decorative concrete surfaces for commercial interior and architectural fit-out applications. Founded in 2013 by Grant Allen and headquartered in London, the company serves architects, interior designers, main contractors, and property developers across the UK and Ireland, with a track record of 400+ completed projects ranging from £10k to £800k and marquee clients including Microsoft, Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, and several London commercial properties.

The company's core offering is built on two proprietary product lines: Cemento Lightweight (Cimento®), a high-performance material using over 90% mineral aggregate mixed with a cement binder to reduce structural loads while maintaining strength, and Cemento Cast, a traditional cast concrete range. The Lightweight portfolio includes flat panels in multiple finishes (Smooth, Timber, Sandblasted, Griglia, Vetro, Goffrato, Mica, Terrazzo, Vibrato, Rigato), Rilievi sculptured 3D panels (Barena, Rivolo), and Formelle decorative tiles (Tondo, Canton, Querini, Fondo, Calle, Salso, Riga, Riva, Boton). Mix designs incorporate up to 90% recycled mineral waste; products achieve Euro Class B to A2 fire ratings and contribute up to 11 LEED credits per project. Certifications include ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, FSC, PEFC, CHAS, EPDs, and carbon-neutral business status.

Cemento generates revenue through project-based contracts combining product supply (supply-only) with optional design, fabrication, project management, and installation services (supply-and-fit). Pricing is bespoke per project with standard lead times of 5-6 weeks. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting specifiers, supplemented by CPD presentations and physical sample distribution. The company reports 100% on-time delivery and that over 60% of new projects come from existing clients. Cemento Limited is privately held by founder Grant Allen, with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Cemento

Legal name

Cemento Limited

Website

https://cemento.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cemento is a London-based designer and manufacturer of decorative concrete surfaces - principally a proprietary lightweight concrete (Cimento®) and cast concrete range - serving architects, contractors, and property developers across the UK and Ireland with supply-only and supply-and-fit solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Concrete Products

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Flooring Systems (Polished, Stained, Overlays) (IMADAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tile & Stone Flooring Installation (HSAPAGAE)

Keywords

• Lightweight concrete products
• Decorative concrete surfaces
• Architectural wall panels
• Cast concrete manufacturing
• Recycled aggregate concrete

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Supply Only): Sale of concrete products including lightweight panels, cast concrete, and tiles for projects ranging from £10k to £800k. Customers include architects, designers, and contractors who install the products themselves.
2. Supply and Fit Services: Complete project delivery including design, fabrication, and installation. They guarantee swift delivery, expert project management, and seamless site installation. Services include detailed sampling, mock-ups, and CAD drawings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cemento manufactures and supplies lightweight concrete panels, traditional cast concrete surfaces, and decorative tiles made from over 90% recycled mineral aggregate. The company serves architects, interior designers, main contractors, property developers, and furniture manufacturers with both supply-only products and full supply-and-fit installation services including CAD drawings, sampling, and mock-ups.

Product overview

Cemento is a UK-based provider of innovative concrete solutions offering two core product lines: Cemento Lightweight (Cimento®) panels and Cemento Cast traditional concrete. The Lightweight line features flat panels and sculptured Rilievi panels with various finishes (Smooth, Timber, Sandblasted, Griglia, Vetro, Goffrato, Mica, Terrazzo, Vibrato, Rigato, Barena, Rivolo), while the Formelle line provides decorative tiles in multiple patterns (Tondo, Canton, Querini, Fondo, Calle, Salso, Riga, Riva, Boton). Products are crafted from recycled mineral waste (up to 90%) and delivered as supply-only or supply-and-fit solutions with CAD drawings, sampling, and mock-ups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Formelle: Tile product line including Tondo, Canton, Querini, Fondo, Calle, Salso, Riga, Riva, and Boton decorative tiles.
• Rilievi
• Cemento Cast
• Lightweight Cimento

Products and services

• Cemento Lightweight (Cimento®) Panels High-performance lightweight concrete wall panels, doors, furniture components, and modular joinery made from over 90% mineral aggregate mixed with cement binder. Available in Smooth, Timber, Sandblasted, Griglia, Vetro, Goffrato, Mica, Terrazzo, Vibrato, and Rigato finishes, with Euro Class B fire rating. Sold to architects, interior designers, contractors, and developers for commercial interior projects.
• Cemento Cast Traditional cast concrete surfaces including worktops and wall panelling for interior applications. Achieves Class 0 spread of flame and Class M0 (Euro Class A2) fire rating, and can contribute up to 11 LEED credits on certified projects. Sold to architects, designers, main contractors, and developers.
• Rilievi Sculptured Panels Sculptured 3D concrete panels for architectural feature walls, available in Barena (flowing wave pattern, 9mm and 7mm thicknesses) and Rivolo (ripple pattern, 8mm on 3500x600mm sheets) textures. Achieves A2-S1-D0 fire rating. Sold to architects, interior designers, and contractors for feature wall and feature cladding applications.
• Formelle Decorative Tiles Decorative concrete tiles for walls and furniture applications, available in multiple patterns (Tondo, Canton, Querini, Fondo, Calle, Salso, Riga, Riva, Boton) and sizes. Sold to architects, interior designers, and furniture manufacturers.
• Supply and Fit Installation Service End-to-end project delivery for Cemento products, covering design support, detailed sampling, mock-ups, CAD drawings, fabrication, expert project management, and seamless site installation. Guarantees swift delivery and on-time practical completion for main contractors, developers, and property owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% on-time delivery record - never missed a practical completion date
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

One partnership is on record.

• Cimento®coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership with Cimento® for their cutting-edge lightweight concrete material technology. Cimento® provides the core material that uses over 90% mineral aggregate mixed with a cement binder, which Cemento transforms into innovative concrete products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Concrete Collaborative: Manufactures architectural concrete tiles and panels for interior surfaces, targeting designers and commercial specifiers. Directly comparable to Cemento's lightweight panel and tile product lines in materials, customer base, and aesthetic-driven positioning.
• Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products: US-based producer of decorative concrete countertops, panels, and architectural elements for designers and builders. Closely comparable niche: bespoke concrete surfaces for interior architecture with a focus on aesthetics and customization.
• Hering Architectural Concrete: German specialist in architectural precast concrete facades and interior elements with strong sustainability credentials. Comparable as a European architectural concrete specialist serving high-spec commercial projects.

Broad incumbents

• Cosentino: Global producer of Dekton, Silestone, and architectural engineered surfaces sold to designers and developers. Overlaps with Cemento in the architectural-surface category and serves the same specifier channel, but at much greater scale and breadth.
• Caesarstone: Global engineered quartz surface manufacturer selling to architects, designers, and developers for premium commercial and residential interiors. Adjacent competitor in the architectural decorative-surface category.
• Ductal (LafargeHolcim): Ultra-high-performance concrete brand from LafargeHolcim for architectural facades and structural applications. Comparable technology adjacency (advanced concrete formulations) and targets similar premium commercial projects.

Emerging players

• Wedi GmbH: German manufacturer of pre-fabricated building panel systems for wet rooms and architectural applications. Comparable as a specialty building-panel manufacturer selling to contractors and specifiers in European markets.
• Lucem: German producer of light-transmitting concrete panels for premium architectural facades and interiors. Comparable niche specialist in advanced architectural concrete panels targeting designers and premium commercial projects.
• Sensitile Systems: US manufacturer of architectural concrete and terrazzo panels with light-interactive surface effects. Comparable as a design-led architectural concrete panel maker selling into commercial and high-end interior projects.
• Litracon: Hungarian pioneer of light-transmitting concrete panels for architectural applications. Comparable as a European architectural concrete specialist targeting premium design-led projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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