What Górka Cement does

Górka Cement Sp. z o.o. is a Polish private limited company headquartered in Trzebinia, between Krakow and Katowice, that manufactures calcium aluminate and high-alumina cements under the GÓRKAL brand for global B2B customers in the construction chemicals and refractory industries. The company operates a single integrated manufacturing site built around 85-meter rotary kilns fired by natural gas, where raw materials (bauxite and limestone for calcium aluminate variants, alumina for high-alumina variants) are ground, sintered, and the resulting clinker is ground and stored, with semi-finished and finished products tested in in-house and external laboratories at every stage.

The product portfolio spans GÓRKAL 40 (calcium aluminate cement), GÓRKAL 50+ (low Fe2O3, long open time), GÓRKAL 70 (high-alumina, white), GÓRKAL 70A (reduced water demand), GÓRKAL 70F (short setting time), GÓRKAL 80 (Al2O3 79-82% for severe refractory service), and GÓRFLOW, the company's first chemically modified cement launched in 2015. Chemically pure GÓRKAL cements are claimed to retain properties for up to 12 months under proper storage. The company's go-to-market combines direct sales from Trzebinia (managed through the Sales Department under Tomasz Turski) with a network of regional distribution partners in Ukraine, Mid-Asia, Spain, the Baltic states, and South Africa, plus a US branch opened in 2017; the company reports customers in more than 60 countries. Revenue is generated through B2B industrial cement sales at quote-based pricing, with the construction chemicals manufacturing and refractory industry identified as primary customer segments. Since 2000, Górka Cement has been wholly owned by Italian construction chemicals conglomerate MAPEI Group, and it is integrated into MAPEI's global operations and sustainability reporting, including an EcoVadis Bronze rating of 57/100 and ISO 9001/14001/45001 plus IQNet certifications.

Name

Górka Cement

Legal name

Górka Cement Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://gorka.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Górka Cement is a Polish specialty cement manufacturer, wholly owned by MAPEI Group since 2000, producing calcium aluminate and high-alumina GÓRKAL cements from a single Trzebinia plant for refractory and construction chemicals customers in over 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement Manufacturing (32731), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Textured Wall Finishes (Plasters, Stucco, Tadelakt) (IMADAKAH)

Keywords

• Calcium aluminate cement
• High-alumina cement
• Refractory binders
• Construction chemicals
• Hydraulic binder

Headquarters

HQ city

Trzebinia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement product sales: Manufacture and sale of high-alumina cements and calcium aluminate cements. Products include GÓRKAL 40, GÓRKAL 50+, GÓRKAL 70, GÓRKAL 80. Chemically pure cements with up to 12-month shelf life. Customers include construction chemical manufacturers and refractory industry globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Górka Cement manufactures calcium aluminate cements and high-alumina cements under the GÓRKAL brand, produced from bauxite, limestone, and alumina using 85-meter rotary kilns fired by natural gas. The product range includes GÓRKAL 40, GÓRKAL 50+, GÓRKAL 70 (and variants 70A, 70F), GÓRKAL 80, and GÓRFLOW chemically modified cement. These products serve as binding components for construction chemicals (adhesives, self-levelling screeds) and refractory materials requiring high-temperature resistance, sold to industrial customers in more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Górka Cement produces a range of high-alumina cements and calcium aluminate cements under the GÓRKAL brand. The product portfolio consists of GÓRKAL 40 (calcium aluminate cement for construction chemicals and refractories), GÓRKAL 50+ (refractory component with construction chemical applications), GÓRKAL 70 (high-alumina cement for refractories and white applications), GÓRKAL 70A (reduced water demand variant), GÓRKAL 70F (short setting time variant), GÓRKAL 80 (highest Al2O3 content hydraulic binder for severe refractory applications), and GÓRFLOW (the company's first chemically modified cement launched in 2015). The company operates in over 60 countries worldwide and has been part of the MAPEI Group since 2000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GÓRKAL: Brand name for calcium aluminate and high alumina cement products including GÓRKAL 40, GÓRKAL 50+, GÓRKAL 70, and GÓRKAL 80.

Products and services

• GÓRKAL 40 Calcium aluminate cement used in mixtures offered by manufacturers of construction chemicals (adhesives, concrete, etc.), and as a component of refractory materials including refractory concretes.
• GÓRKAL 50+ Component of refractory products. Hydraulic properties enable it to serve as a component of mixtures for construction chemicals including self-levelling screed. Features low Fe2O3 content and long open time.
• GÓRKAL 70 High-alumina cement serving as binding material for refractory products. The white colour enables use in construction chemical mixtures. Chemically pure with no additives, minimizing risk of unfavourable interaction with other mix components. Al2O3 content 69-71%, refractoriness ≥158 sP, compressive strength >30 MPa.
• GÓRKAL 70A High-alumina cement variant with reduced water demand and excellent resistance to high temperatures, designed for refractory applications.
• GÓRKAL 70F High-alumina cement variant with short setting time and excellent high-temperature performance, designed for applications requiring rapid setting and high thermal resistance.
• GÓRKAL 80 Hydraulic binder with high Al2O3 content (79-82%). Designed for refractory customers requiring high refractoriness parameter (>173 sP) and satisfying mechanical properties (Cold Crushing Strength after 24h >20 MPa). Chemically pure cement.
• GÓRFLOW First chemically modified cement launched by Górka Cement, representing an innovative formulation extension to the standard GÓRKAL range.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ years of cement production experience since 1911
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• MAPEI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Since 2000, Italian group Mapei acquired 100% stake in Górka Cement. Górka supplies GÓRKAL cements to MAPEI Group customers in more than 60 countries daily. This partnership provided responsibility for products and operational flexibility.
• PrompostavkaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Ukraine market. Listed as 'friend' in contact section helping with regional sales support.
• AlventusregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Mid-Asia markets including Belarus and surrounding regions. Listed as 'friend' providing sales support.
• MidegasaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Spain market. Listed as 'friend' in contact section providing sales support.
• Samoto CentrasregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Baltic Countries (Lithuania and other Baltic states). Listed as 'friend' providing regional sales support.
• Marburn TradingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for South Africa market. Listed as 'friend' providing sales support in African region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RHI Magnesita: RHI Magnesita is the world's largest refractory manufacturer and a major buyer of high-alumina cement binders. While not a CAC producer itself, it is the dominant downstream customer comparable to Górka's refractory segment and shapes market dynamics for specialty cement.
• Calderys (Imerys): Calderys is a global refractory solution provider and part of the Imerys group alongside Imerys Aluminates. Shares Imerys' CAC supply chain and represents the integrated refractory + CAC competitor model relevant to Górka's downstream market positioning.
• Heidelberg Materials: Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials groups with a broad cement portfolio. While primarily focused on Portland cement, its scale and global footprint make it a relevant incumbent benchmark for cement industry dynamics Górka operates within.
• HarbisonWalker International: HarbisonWalker International is a major North American refractory manufacturer and a key downstream buyer of high-alumina cements. Relevant as a US-based customer/competitor pair for Górka's North American expansion via its 2017 USA branch.

Direct peers

• Almatis: Almatis produces specialty alumina products including calcium aluminate cements and tabular alumina for refractory applications. Overlaps with Górka's high-Al2O3 GÓRKAL 70/80 in serving refractory customers with alumina-rich binders.
• Imerys Aluminates (formerly Kerneos): Imerys' Aluminates division (built on the Kerneos/Alcan CAC business) is the global leader in calcium aluminate cement production. Directly comparable to Górka Cement in product (CAC and high-alumina cements), end-markets (refractory and construction chemicals), and application technology.
• Calucem: Calucem is a specialty producer of calcium aluminate cements serving refractory and construction chemical customers globally. Directly competes with Górka in CAC grades (Ciment Fondu and similar specialty binders), making it the closest single-product peer outside the Imerys group.

Others

• MAPEI Group: MAPEI Group is the parent company and largest customer of Górka Cement since 2000. While not a competitor, MAPEI's global construction chemicals operations and customer base represent the captive demand channel that defines Górka's market access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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