Cimalux
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1920
- HeadquartersEsch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Cimalux firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cimalux
- Legal name
- Cimalux Société anonyme
- Website
- https://cimalux.lu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1920
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cimalux industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cement and Construction Materials Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Cement Manufacturing (32731)
- SIC
- Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)
- 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)
Keywords
Where Cimalux is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Esch-sur-alzette
- HQ country
- Luxembourg
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cimalux business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Cement product sales: Cimalux generates revenue through manufacturing and selling various types of cement products including bulk cement (8 qualities available from stock), bagged cement (2 qualities in 25kg bags), and special products. The company supplies the construction sector including ready-mix concrete producers, precast manufacturers, and construction companies in Luxembourg and neighboring European countries.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk cement products - 8 qualities available |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bagged cement - 2 qualities in 25kg bags |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Cimalux product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cimalux is a producer and distributor of cements and binders primarily for the construction sector, manufacturing Portland slag cements (CEM II) and blast furnace cements (CEM III) in bulk and bagged formats. The company operates cement grinding and clinker production at its Esch-sur-Alzette plant and a cross-border quarry in Rumelange, supplying ready-mix concrete producers, precast manufacturers, and geotechnical contractors in Luxembourg and four other European countries. Cimalux also offers special hydraulic binders through its affiliation with the Buzzi Unicem/Dyckerhoff group, including white cements, UHPC compounds, and well cements.
Product overview
Cimalux is a cement manufacturer and distributor based in Luxembourg, producing and selling various cement types primarily for the construction sector. The product portfolio includes bulk cements (8 qualities) and bagged cements (2 qualities) under the main categories of Portland slag cements (CEM II), Portland composite cements, and blast furnace cements (CEM III). All products are chromate-poor per EU directive 2003/53/EC. The company also offers special products through its affiliation with Buzzi Unicem/Dyckerhoff, including white cements, PREMIUM high-performance cements for UHPC/BUHP applications, NanoDur compound for UHPC production, sulfo-aluminous clinker binders, geotechnical binders, ultrafine cements for grouting, and specialized well cements. Cimalux discontinued CEM I production on September 1, 2022, and now offers ciments with 10-80% reduced GHG emissions compared to former CEM I products. The company provides Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for each cement quality upon request.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CEM II/A-S 52,5R CE PM NF Portland slag cement of strength class 52,5 R per EN 197-1, certified NF, classified PM for sea works per NF P15-317, featuring rapid early strength development and high heat of hydration. Sold to construction companies and ready-mix concrete producers.
- CEM II/A-S 42,5 R CE PM-CP2 NF BENOR Portland slag cement of strength class 42,5 R per EN 197-1, certified NF and BENOR, classified PM for sea works and CP2 for limited sulfide content in prestressed concrete, featuring rapid early strength and moderate heat of hydration. Sold to construction sector across Luxembourg, France, and Belgium.
- CEM II/A-S 42,5 N CE PM-CP2 NF BENOR Portland slag cement of strength class 42,5 N per EN 197-1, certified NF and BENOR, classified PM for sea works and CP2 for limited sulfide content. Sold to ready-mix concrete producers and construction companies.
- CEM II/C-M (S-LL) 32,5 R Ü NF BENOR Ternary cement per EN 197-5 containing less than 55% clinker, blast furnace slag, and limestone, reducing CO2e emissions by 40% compared to CEM I. Certified NF and BENOR. Sold to construction sector.
- CEM III/A 42,5 N (2) CE NF LA BENOR Blast furnace cement of strength class 42,5 N per EN 197-1, certified NF and BENOR, with low alkali content (LA). Sold to ready-mix concrete producers and precast manufacturers.
- CEM III/A 42,5 N LH CE PM-ES-CP1 NF Blast furnace cement of strength class 42,5 N per EN 197-1, certified LH (Low Heat), PM for sea works, ES for high sulfate waters, and CP1 for limited sulfides. Suitable for massive elements and hot weather concreting. Sold for infrastructure and mass concrete applications.
- CEM III/B 32,5 N LH/SR CE PM NF LA BENOR Blast furnace cement of strength class 32,5 N per EN 197-1, featuring very low heat of hydration (LH), high sulfate resistance (SR), PM certification for sea works, and LA for low alkali. Used for ready-mix concrete, massive elements, hot weather, and geotechnical applications such as jet grouting.
- CEM III/C 32,5N LH/SR CE PM NF Blast furnace cement of strength class 32,5 N per EN 197-1 with very low heat of hydration (LH) and high sulfate resistance (SR), certified PM for sea works, offering particularly low CO2 emissions. Used for ready-mix concrete with specific properties, massive elements, hot weather, and geotechnical applications.
- Special Hydraulic Binders (White, UHPC, Sulfo-aluminous, Geotechnical, Ultrafine, Well Cements) Range of special hydraulic binders offered through the Buzzi Unicem/Dyckerhoff group, including white cements, premium high-performance cements (BHP/BUHP) for Ultra High Performance Concrete, NanoDur Compound 5149 binder for UHPC/BFUP production, sulfo-aluminous clinker hydraulic binders, geotechnical and civil engineering binders, ultrafine cements for injection grouting, and specialized well cements for oil, gas, aquifer, and geothermal applications.
- Bagged Cement 25kg Two qualities of cement (CEM II/C-M 32,5 R and CEM III/B 32,5 N LH/SR) available in 25kg bags, palletized with plastic wrapping for weather protection. All cements are low-chromate per EU directive 2003/53/EC. Sold to construction sites, smaller contractors, and retailers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30% energy savings per ton of cement using vertical roller mill vs. traditional ball mill grinding
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Cimalux
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Cimalux technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Cimalux partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.
- LIST - Luxembourg Institute of Science and TechnologymajorLIST conducted third-party verification of CIMALUX's Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2015, covering all cement qualities produced at Esch-sur-Alzette. This verification enables CIMALUX's customers to develop their own EPDs for downstream construction products.
- energieagenceminorExternal expert that conducted CIMALUX's carbon balance audit to identify all GHG emission sources and define an ambitious action plan for reduction, supporting the company's decarbonation strategy.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cimalux competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CRH plc: Diversified building materials group with European cement and concrete operations serving similar construction-sector customers across Luxembourg, France, Belgium, and Germany.
- Cemex: Global cement, ready-mix, and aggregates producer with European operations supplying comparable hydraulic cements and specialty binders to construction customers.
- Holcim: Global cement and aggregates major with European plants producing ECOPlanet low-carbon cements, directly overlapping with Cimalux's CEM III and lower-clinker positioning.
- Buzzi SpA: Italian-listed parent of Cimalux; multi-national cement and ready-mix operator with overlapping product range and direct exposure to European construction cycles.
- Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest cement and aggregates producers with significant Benelux, French, and German operations and an extensive low-carbon product portfolio (evoBuild).
Direct peers
- Cementir Holding: International cement group with operations in Northern Europe and a focus on specialty white cements and sustainable binders, comparable in scale and European orientation.
- Vicat: French-headquartered cement, concrete, and aggregates group with comparable European footprint and strong decarbonization roadmap in CEM III / low-clinker binders.
- Dyckerhoff: Sister company under the same Buzzi SpA / West Europe division; produces cement and special binders for the German and European markets with overlapping CEM II/CEM III portfolios and shared specialty cement range.
- Titan Cement Group: European-headquartered cement producer with a strong Southeast and Western European footprint producing CEM II/CEM III cements for similar ready-mix and infrastructure customers.
Regional players
- Compagnie des Ciments Belges (CCB): Belgian cement producer (part of Heidelberg Materials) historically serving Belgian and Luxembourg markets with comparable CEM II/CEM III product range and BENOR certification profile.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Cimalux compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Cimalux financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Cimalux leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Cimalux funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Cimalux M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Cimalux
What does Cimalux do?
Cimalux is a producer and distributor of cements and binders primarily for the construction sector, manufacturing Portland slag cements (CEM II) and blast furnace cements (CEM III) in bulk and bagged formats. The company operates cement grinding and clinker production at its Esch-sur-Alzette plant and a cross-border quarry in Rumelange, supplying ready-mix concrete producers, precast manufacturers, and geotechnical contractors in Luxembourg and four other European countries. Cimalux also offers special hydraulic binders through its affiliation with the Buzzi Unicem/Dyckerhoff group, including white cements, UHPC compounds, and well cements.
Is Cimalux a public or private company?
Cimalux is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Cimalux founded?
Cimalux was founded in 1920. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Cimalux based?
Cimalux is headquartered in Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg, in the Europe region.
How does Cimalux make money?
One revenue line is on record: cement product sales.
Who are Cimalux's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CRH plc, Cemex, Holcim, Buzzi SpA and Heidelberg Materials. Direct peers are Cementir Holding, Vicat, Dyckerhoff and Titan Cement Group. Compagnie des Ciments Belges (CCB) is listed as a regional player.
Does Cimalux have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cimalux.
What industry is Cimalux in?
Cimalux's product category is Cement and Construction Materials Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAG, Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty), with a secondary code of IMADAAAH, Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime). Its NAICS code is 327310 and its SIC code is 3241.