What Cementos Avellaneda does

Cementos Avellaneda S.A. is an Argentine cement and construction materials manufacturer with over 100 years of operating history, jointly owned by Cementos Molins (Spain) and Votorantim Cimentos (Brazil). The company manufactures and sells a full portfolio of Portland and specialty cements (including the CPC40 low-carbon pozzolan cement), masonry cements under the Hidralit brand, hydrated lime (Cal Hidrat Extra), tile adhesives, grouts, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete. Its two manufacturing plants in Olavarría (Buenos Aires province) and La Calera (San Luis province) are supported by four distribution centers in Cañuelas, Córdoba, Villa Mercedes, and Ramallo, covering Argentina's primary demand corridors.

The underlying technology base includes vertical grinding mills that deliver 30% energy savings per unit, clinker kilns with co-processing capabilities for alternative fuels (94,846 tonnes processed in 2021), an innovative activated clay pozzolan production process, and large-scale self-generated renewable energy (a 22 MW solar park at La Calera and a 63 MW wind park with YPF Luz at Olavarría). Specific CO2 emissions have been reduced 22.3% since 1990 and the clinker/cement ratio by 17.5%, with 55% of La Calera's electricity now coming from renewables. Quality systems are TÜVRheinland certified.

The business model is sales-led and project-driven. Revenue comes from one-time sales of cement and construction materials to government infrastructure projects (highways, airports, railways, water treatment), enterprise construction clients (residential and commercial developments), and a long tail of contractors and masons served through distribution centers. Pricing is opaque and managed through a Centro de Atención al Cliente (0800 number, WhatsApp, email), with technical support provided by specialized personnel. The company is privately held, has 501-1,000 employees, and serves primarily Argentina with selective cross-border infrastructure work in Uruguay.

Name

Cementos Avellaneda

Legal name

Cementos Avellaneda S.A.

Website

https://cementosavellaneda.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cementos Avellaneda is an Argentine cement and construction materials manufacturer, jointly owned by Cementos Molins and Votorantim Cimentos, producing Portland and specialty cements, lime, adhesives, grouts, and ready-mix concrete from plants in Olavarría and La Calera for government infrastructure, enterprise construction, and contractor clients across Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Lime Manufacturing (32741), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Cement Manufacturing (32731)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Tile Setting Materials (Mortars, Mastics & Grouts) (IMADAOAG), Concrete Admixtures & Curing Compounds (IMADAAAL)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Construction materials
• Ready-mix concrete
• Masonry products
• Building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Evita

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

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. Cement and Construction Materials Sales: Manufacturing and commercialization of cement, masonry cement, lime, adhesives, mortars, grouts, aggregates, and concrete products for construction applications in Argentina.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cementos Avellaneda manufactures and commercializes cement, masonry cement, lime, tile adhesives, mortars, grouts, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete through its plants in Olavarría and La Calera and a distribution network across Argentina. The company also provides concrete delivery services with mixer fleets, pump trucks, and dosing plants, alongside technical assistance for material selection and application in construction projects.

Product overview

Cementos Avellaneda is a cement and construction materials manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio: cementos (portland and specialty cements including CPC40), cementos de albañilería (masonry cements under the Hidralit brand), cales (hydrated lime including Cal Hidrat Extra), pegamentos (tile adhesives), pastinas (grouts), and hormigones (ready-mix concrete). The company operates manufacturing plants in Olavarría and La Calera (San Luis), producing construction materials that supply infrastructure projects across Argentina. The product range spans from basic cement and concrete to specialized adhesives and grouts for tile installation, serving both residential and industrial construction needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cemento Avellaneda: Primary cement brand.
• Perfecto
• Hidralit
• Cal Hidrat Extra

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% reduction in specific CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2021
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Industrias Juan F. SeccocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Strategic alliance for the construction and operation of a 22 MW solar photovoltaic park at La Calera plant. SECCO invested US$25 million in the construction of the 46,800-panel bifacial solar installation on a 49-hectare site. The park supplies 55% of the plant's electrical demand with renewable energy.
• YPF LuzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for wind energy supply to Olavarría plant. YPF Luz is building a 63 MW wind park with 9 aerogenerators on 450 hectares, with 28 MW dedicated to Cementos Avellaneda's self-supply. This is the first on-site renewable energy project YPF Luz has built for a client.
• Museo de Ciencias Naturales de La PlataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on paleontological research and protection of archaeological and paleontological heritage in the Olavarría Mining District. Joint research with university partners on fossils found in limestone quarries.
• Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for paleontological research, geological studies, and scientific knowledge development in the Olavarría mining district.
• Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (UNICEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for paleontological research and concrete technology R&D, including joint studies on alkali-aggregate reactions and high-performance concrete development.
• INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under the Pro-Huerta program supporting agricultural projects in San Luis province. Collaboration includes cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and chicken farming in rural schools and community organizations.
• Fundación CimientosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with educational foundation promoting educational equity through programs supporting secondary school completion and job placement for youth in vulnerable situations.
• Fundación Cultura del TrabajominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for labor reintegration foundation assisting men and women aged 18-70 in unfavorable socioeconomic conditions through job placement services, pre/post placement support, interview coaching, and work clothing provision.
• Ingenieros sin Fronteras ArgentinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since 2015 with interdisciplinary civil association working for local development of vulnerable communities through sustainable engineering projects.
• Fundación Equinoterapia San LuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship of equinotherapy foundation providing therapeutic, educational, and sports treatment to people with disabilities and social problems in San Luis province since 2007.
• Gobierno de San LuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Nuevo Nodo Cultural y Turístico' architectural project for rehabilitation and reuse of historic mining and industrial heritage in La Calera, San Luis.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company with leading positions in construction adhesives, tile-setting mortars, grouts, and concrete admixtures. Comparable along Cementos Avellaneda's smaller adhesives, grouts (pegamentos, pastinas), and concrete-product lines, though Sika does not operate a competing Argentine cement business.
• Votorantim Cimentos: Brazil-based global cement major and one of Cementos Avellaneda's two parent companies. Comparable as a multi-country cement, concrete, and aggregates producer; relevant because product lines, technology platform, and ESG positioning flow into the Argentine subsidiary.
• Cementos Molins: Spanish cement group and the other 50%-co-parent of Cementos Avellaneda. Comparable across cement manufacturing, ready-mix concrete, and sustainability-driven product innovation; relevant as the channel through which European cement expertise reaches Argentina.
• CRH plc: Ireland-headquartered global building materials group with deep cement, aggregates, and concrete operations in the Americas. Comparable as a global incumbent investing heavily in low-carbon cement, though substantially larger and more geographically diversified.

Direct peers

• Cemex Argentina: Argentine operations of Cemex, one of the world's largest cement and concrete producers. Competes directly with Cementos Avellaneda in cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates for Argentine infrastructure and construction customers.
• Holcim Argentina: Argentine subsidiary of global building materials major Holcim, producing cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete. Competes directly with Cementos Avellaneda in Argentina across infrastructure, residential, and commercial construction.
• Loma Negra: Argentina's largest domestically listed cement and concrete producer, operating multiple plants and a national distribution footprint. Directly competes head-to-head with Cementos Avellaneda across cement, masonry cement, and ready-mix concrete in the same Argentine market and customer segments.

Regional players

• InterCement: Brazil-based cement producer with operations across South America and Africa. Comparable as a Latin American cement peer with similar scale, product portfolio, and exposure to regional construction cycles; does not directly compete in Argentina.
• Cementos Argos: Colombia-headquartered cement and concrete producer with operations across Latin America and the U.S. Comparable as a regional LatAm cement major focused on infrastructure-driven demand and sustainability initiatives, though it does not directly contest the Argentine market.
• Cementos Artigas: Uruguay's principal cement producer and a regional Latin American peer. Comparable in product mix and customer types; relevant because Cementos Avellaneda has executed cross-border infrastructure projects in Uruguay, indicating an adjacent competitive footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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