Nesher Israeli Cement Works

What Nesher Israeli Cement Works does

Nesher Israeli Cement Works is the sole cement manufacturer in Israel, operating from its Ramla plant since 1953. Founded in 1922 in Haifa and originally registered as Portland Nesher Cement Ltd., the company consolidated all production at Ramla after closing the legacy Haifa plant in 2022. The Ramla facility produces approximately 4.6 million tons of cement per year, supplying 100% of Israeli domestic demand, and processes 750,000 tons of alternative raw materials and fuel substitutes annually. The company sells six EN-197-standard cement grades (CEM I 52.5 R, multiple CEM II variants, and CEM III/B 42.5 N-SR) in bulk via dedicated sealed cement tankers and in 25kg/50kg bags, with a 24/7 service center and technical department supporting direct customer relationships.

The company's production platform is built on dry-kiln cement manufacturing, with kilns reaching approximately 1,600°C, preheating towers that recapture residual energy, vertical-method cement mills (12 and 13, described among the largest in the world), advanced particulate and NOx abatement systems, and an on-site limestone quarry 3 km from the plant. Approximately 40% of fuel inputs are alternative fuels (RDF — refuse-derived fuel), and an in-progress production-line upgrade project will scale waste-treatment capacity to approximately 650,000 tons annually. Nesher is a member of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (committed to Net Zero by 2050) and WBCSD, holds the UN Millennium Award (2000) for environmental quality, the Israeli Standards Institute Diamond Mark, and eight ISO certifications including 9001, 14001, 50001, 27001, 45001, and 9301. Five of six products hold the Israeli Green Label.

Nesher is privately held, controlled by Mashav (MASHAV — Initiating and Development Ltd), which is wholly owned by Clal Industries, part of Access Industries. The customer base spans the Israeli construction industry, ready-mix concrete producers, and infrastructure developers (named projects include Azrieli Towers, Rambam Medical Center, Bloomfield Stadium, Ramon Airport, and Road 6 Highway). Revenue is generated through unit-pricing, quote-based sales of bulk and bagged cement; specific pricing and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Nesher Israeli Cement Works

Legal name

Portland Nesher Cement Ltd.

Website

https://nesher.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nesher Israeli Cement Works is Israel's only cement manufacturer, producing 4.6 million tons annually from its Ramla plant. It supplies six EN-197-standard cement products in bulk and bags to the Israeli construction, infrastructure, and ready-mix concrete sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Portland cement
• Construction materials
• Alternative fuels
• Clinker production

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramle

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

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 Sales: Nesher generates revenue from manufacturing and selling cement products. Products are sold in bulk (via dedicated sealed cement tanks) and in bags (25kg and 50kg). The company supplies the majority of Israel's cement consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nesher Israeli Cement Works manufactures and sells a portfolio of Portland and blended cements classified under European EN-197 standards, including CEM I 52.5 R, multiple CEM II variants, and CEM III/B 42.5 N-SR sulphate-resistant slag cement. The company operates the only cement manufacturing plant in Israel from its Ramla facility, producing 4.6 million tons of cement per year, and supplies domestic construction, ready-mix concrete, and infrastructure projects in both bulk (sealed cement tankers) and bagged (25kg and 50kg) formats.

Product overview

Nesher Israeli Cement Works operates as Israel's only cement manufacturer, producing a portfolio of six main cement products classified under European EN-197 standards (CEM I and CEM II types). The product range spans from standard Portland cement (CEM I 52.5 R) to various blended cements (CEM II and CEM III types) designed for different construction applications including general construction, exposed concrete, sulfate-resistant environments, and prefabricated elements. Products are marketed in both bulk (via dedicated sealed cement tankers) and bag formats (25kg and 50kg). The company also utilizes alternative fuels (RDF - fuel derived from waste) and alternative raw materials as part of its circular economy approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CEM I 52.5 R

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6 million tons of cement produced annually
• +4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CRH (Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Strategic partnership agreement with Irish CRH company focused on expanding investments in cement plants worldwide. Together with CRH, Nesher worked with WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development) on quantitative indicators and solutions to improve cement industry environmental, social, and economic performance. CRH sold its holdings in Mashab (Nesher's parent company) at the end of 2015.
• Mashav (MASHAV - Initiating and Development Ltd)coreOthersNesher operates under the parent company Mashav. Eldad Benmoshe serves as Executive Chairman of Nesher and CEO of Mashav.
• Clal IndustriescoreOthersMashav is owned by Clal Industries, which is part of Access Industries group. Access Industries is a global investment company based in New York operating in industry, real estate, high-tech, entertainment, and communications.
• WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNesher works with WBCSD to find quantitative indicators, methods, and solutions to improve the cement industry's environmental, social, and economic performance.
• Union of Dan Cities for SanitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for supply of RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) to the Nesher plant, signed in 2012. Partnership to provide waste-derived fuel for cement production.
• Veridis CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Veridis Company for RDF supply to the plant as part of alternative fuels initiative.
• Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNesher is a member of the Global Cement and Concrete Association, which has committed to the goal of Net Zero by 2050.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CRH plc: Irish-headquartered global building materials leader. Previously held a strategic stake in Nesher's parent Mashav from 2001-2015, providing direct historical and operational familiarity with Nesher's business model. Comparable as a vertically integrated cement-aggregates-concrete producer.
• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest cement and aggregates producers with global operations. Comparable to Nesher as a multinational cement manufacturer with significant alternative fuels and decarbonization initiatives, though much larger and geographically diversified.
• CEMEX: Mexican-based global cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates producer. Comparable to Nesher in cement manufacturing technology, alternative fuels usage, and Vertua low-carbon product line. Operates in Middle East/North Africa region providing geographic overlap.
• Vulcan Materials Company: Largest US producer of construction aggregates with growing cement footprint. Comparable as a heavy building materials producer focused on infrastructure and construction end markets, though primarily aggregates rather than cement.
• Adbri: Australian cement, lime, and concrete products manufacturer (formerly Adelaide Brighton). Comparable as a regionally-dominant cement producer focused on construction materials with alternative fuels and circular economy initiatives.
• Cementos Argos: Colombian cement producer with significant operations across the Americas and Caribbean. Comparable in cement manufacturing technology and emerging-market construction exposure, though geographically distant from Israel.
• Holcim: Global leader in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with strong decarbonization roadmap (Net Zero 2050). Comparable to Nesher in cement manufacturing scale, alternative fuel adoption, and GCCA participation, but operates across multiple continents.

Emerging players

• Eagle Materials: US-based manufacturer of cement, wallboard, and concrete products. Comparable in mid-scale cement manufacturing and North American construction end-market exposure, though operating in a different regulatory and geographic environment.
• Cementir Holding: Italian-headquartered international cement producer with operations in Turkey, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean. Comparable in cement manufacturing technology and white/specialty cement focus; the Turkish operations provide direct regional parallel to Nesher's Middle East positioning.

Regional players

• Jordan Cement Factories: Jordan's leading cement producer with cross-border supply history into Israel/Palestinian territories. Comparable as a regional Middle East cement manufacturer with similar export market dynamics and proximity to Israeli construction demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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