Holcim Switzerland

What Holcim Switzerland does

Holcim Switzerland (legal entity Holcim (Schweiz) AG) is a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of publicly-listed Holcim Ltd, producing and distributing cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates for the Swiss construction market. The company operates nearly 60 production sites across Switzerland, comprising three cement plants (including Siggenthal and Eclépens), sixteen aggregate quarries, and thirty-six concrete plants, supported by wholly-owned waste-recovery subsidiary Geocycle (Schweiz) and renewable-energy entity Neue Plastrec AG. Its portfolio spans standard construction materials alongside a suite of proprietary sustainable product brands — ECOPlanet (cement with over 25% CO2 reduction), ECOPact (CO2-reduced concrete), ECOCycle (circular-economy integration of demolition material), Ductal ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete, Airium mineral insulation, and specialty cements Robusto and Fortico for tunnel construction — plus digital services including the HolcimNow online ordering platform, HolcimPartner.ch product catalog covering 400+ products, and BIM model checking integrated via build-up AG since 2017.

Name

Holcim Switzerland

Legal name

Holcim (Schweiz) AG

Website

https://holcim.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Holcim Switzerland produces and distributes cement, concrete, and aggregates across Switzerland through nearly 60 production sites, serving infrastructure, industrial, residential, and commercial construction customers with a portfolio centered on low-carbon and circular-economy building materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement and Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Aggregates Mining & Processing (Sand, Gravel, Crushed Stone) (IMADAAAI), Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH), Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Ready-mix concrete
• Construction aggregates
• Low-carbon building materials
• Sustainable construction solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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: Production and sale of cement products including standard cement and specialty cements for various construction applications
2. Concrete Sales: Production and sale of ready-mix concrete and specialty concrete products including UHPC and architectural concrete
3. Aggregates Sales: Production and sale of gravel, crushed stone, and sand for construction
4. Geocycle Waste Recovery: Waste recovery services transforming industrial and construction waste into alternative raw materials and fuels for cement production
5. CO2- Reduced Products: Premium pricing for sustainable products including ECOPlanet cement and ECOPact concrete with lower carbon footprint

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Holcim Switzerland manufactures and supplies cement, ready-mix concrete, and construction aggregates (sand and gravel) for the Swiss construction and infrastructure market from an integrated network of 3 cement plants, 16 aggregate plants, and 36 concrete plants. It complements these core materials with specialty low-carbon and high-performance products (e.g., ECOPlanet, ECOPact, Ductal, Airium), digital construction services (BIM, HolcimNow, HolcimPartner.ch), and Geocycle waste-recovery services for industrial clients.

Product overview

Holcim Switzerland operates as a comprehensive building materials provider offering a portfolio of cement, concrete, and aggregates products organized around sustainable construction solutions. The core product lines include ECOPlanet (CO2-reduced cement with 25%+ savings), ECOPact (CO2-reduced concrete), and ECOCycle (circular technology for recycled materials), complemented by specialty products such as Ductal ultra-high performance concrete, Robusto/Fortico tunnel cements, and Airium mineral insulation. The company provides digital services including HolcimNow for online ordering and BIM Services for Building Information Modeling integration. Geocycle handles waste management and recycling. Products are distributed through the HolcimPartner.ch customer platform with nearly 60 sites across Switzerland including 3 cement plants, 16 aggregate plants, and 36 concrete plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOPlanet: CO2-reduced cement with over 25% CO2 savings, combining sustainability with high construction quality and efficiency.
• ECOPact
• ECOCycle
• CPC Betonelemente
• Airium
• Ductal
• Ammocret
• HolcimNow
• Geocycle
• Susteno
• Robusto

Products and services

• Cement (including ECOPlanet and Susteno low-carbon cement)
• Ready-mix concrete (including ECOPact green concrete)

Quantifiable outcome

• 25%+ CO2 reduction with ECOPlanet cement compared to standard cement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ZHAW (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership on Grüze innovation laboratory in Winterthur focusing on reduce, reuse, recycle concepts.
• neustarkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Collaboration on CO2 mineralization technology that permanently binds atmospheric CO2 particles into recycled concrete aggregate, binding 8kg CO2 per ton. neustark injects liquid CO2 into demolition material which mineralizes and binds the CO2, creating valuable construction material while reducing environmental impact.
• MobbotminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on integrating recycled materials into 3D printing process for spray concrete elements. Mobbot developed 3D printing solution for spray concrete elements providing flexibility and custom solutions for construction projects, with goal of maximizing recycled materials in 3D printed concrete.
• Volvo Autonomous SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration to test and develop autonomous electric dumpers in limestone quarry at Siggenthal. This represents the first commercially available and CE-certified autonomous battery-electric transport solution for the quarry and cement industry worldwide.
• DesignwerkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Partnership for electric mixer trucks. Designwerk equipped Volvo frames with two separate electric motors - one for traction and one for drum rotation. First fully electric 5-axle concrete mixer trucks in the world.
• SikaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on concrete optimization for Belchen tunnel rehabilitation project, testing shotcrete, inner ring, and base concrete formulations.
• LH Accelerator (LafargeHolcim, CCCC, Sika)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20196-month accelerator program selecting innovative companies and startups to develop groundbreaking solutions for material and building construction industry. Led by LafargeHolcim, CCCC, and Sika with access to 150+ R&D experts and state-of-art equipment.
• ETH ZürichminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Academic partnership for research projects including lightweight construction innovation and sustainable concrete development.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vicat: France-based vertically integrated cement, concrete, and aggregates group with Swiss operations (Vigier Cement); directly comparable product mix, customer base, and European sustainability positioning.
• Vigier Cement: Swiss cement producer (part of the French Vicat group) with integrated cement and concrete operations in Switzerland; competes head-to-head with Holcim in domestic cement and ready-mix markets.
• Jura Cement Fabriken: Swiss cement manufacturer (Jura-Holding) operating clinker and cement production within Switzerland; competes directly with Holcim's three domestic cement plants for the same Swiss ready-mix and infrastructure customers.

Emerging players

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company producing concrete admixtures, sealants, and systems for construction; collaborates with Holcim Switzerland (e.g., Belchen Tunnel, LH Accelerator) and competes at the high-performance concrete specification layer.
• Aggregate Industries (Holcim UK): UK-based aggregates, concrete, and asphalt subsidiary of Holcim Ltd; sister subsidiary offering a directly analogous product mix (cement-free and low-carbon concrete, aggregates) under similar regulatory and customer dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• CEMEX: Global building materials major producing cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates; competes with Holcim Switzerland in specialty products (UHPC, low-carbon cement like Vertua) and serves overlapping infrastructure and residential segments.
• Buzzi Unicem: Italy-headquartered cement and ready-mix concrete group with operations across Europe including Germany and Eastern Europe; comparable in cement-heavy portfolio, vertical integration into concrete, and European regulatory exposure.
• Holcim Ltd: Direct parent company and global cement, concrete, and aggregates major; comparable in product portfolio (ECOPlanet, ECOPact, ECOCycle, Ductal) and operating model across multiple geographies including Switzerland.
• CRH plc: Ireland-based global leader in building materials (cement, aggregates, ready-mix) with strong European footprint; comparable vertical integration, scale, and focus on sustainable construction solutions.
• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete producers with significant European operations; comparable in scale, vertical integration, and decarbonization roadmap (e.g., evoZero carbon-captured cement).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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