What Premier Cement does

Premier Cement Limited is a UK-based private limited company that manufactures and distributes bulk and bagged cement products to the construction market. Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the company operates six terminals across the United Kingdom — Swansea, Liverpool, Salford, Howden, Ipswich, and Shoreham — supplying CEM I 52,5N Portland Cement in bulk and bagged form, Portland Limestone Cement (CEM II/A-L 32,5R), Bagged White Cement for specialist colour applications, and Bagged Lime (CL 90-S) compliant with EN 459-1.

The core technology is energy-efficient dry-process cement manufacturing operated at Irish Cement Ltd's certified plants (Platin Works and Limerick Works), with clinker fused from a controlled blend of finely ground limestone and shale, then ground with gypsum, limestone, and grinding aids. All products comply with BS EN 197-1 and carry the CE mark; plants operate under ISO 9001(2015) quality management and ISO 14001(2015) environmental management certifications.

Premier Cement is fully operated by Irish Cement Ltd, Ireland's leading cement producer for over 80 years, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CRH Group, the international building materials conglomerate with 79,200 employees across 3,100 locations worldwide. Revenue derives from hardware sales of bulk and bagged cement and lime, priced through quote-based arrangements negotiated with regional sales managers — no public pricing is published. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (three regional area managers covering North England/Scotland, Mid/South Wales/Midlands/South West, and the South East) with a direct-to-consumer enquiry channel, a content-driven website, and a Customer Extranet for existing customers. Customer segments span enterprise ready-mix concrete and concrete-products manufacturers, mid-market on-site construction contractors, and SMB masonry and mortar trades. The South East territory is served through sister company Southern Cement Ltd, which shares sales management with Premier Cement under the same CRH ownership umbrella.

Name

Premier Cement

Legal name

Premier Cement Limited

Website

https://premiercement.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Premier Cement Limited, a UK-based subsidiary of Irish Cement Ltd and CRH Group, manufactures and distributes bulk and bagged Portland cement, white cement, and lime from six UK terminals to ready-mix producers, concrete-products manufacturers, on-site contractors, and masonry trades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

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

• Cement manufacturing
• Bulk cement supply
• Bagged cement products
• Building materials distribution
• Construction materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Cement Sales: Premium quality CEM I 52,5N Portland Cement supplied in bulk for ready-mix concrete and concrete products manufacturers. Sold through terminals across the UK.
2. Bagged Cement Sales: Premium cement and Portland Limestone Cement supplied in bags for on-site operations, general concreting, block laying, grouting and plastering applications. Available from Swansea and Ipswich terminals.
3. Bagged Lime Sales: High quality ultra fine/ultra white calcitic hydrated building lime (CL 90-S) supplied in bags for mortars in plastering and blockwork.
4. Bagged White Cement Sales: High quality white cement for applications requiring special colour specifications in concrete or mortar. Supplied in bags and CE marked.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Premier Cement manufactures and distributes bulk and bagged cement products — including CEM I 52,5N Portland Cement, Portland Limestone Cement CEM II/A-L 32,5R, white cement, and CL 90-S hydrated building lime — to the UK construction market. The company supplies ready-mix concrete manufacturers, concrete products manufacturers, and on-site construction contractors via six UK regional terminals. All products comply with BS EN 197-1 and carry the CE mark.

Product overview

Premier Cement supplies quality bulk and bagged cement products to the UK market. The product portfolio consists of four main offerings: Bulk Cement (Premium Cement CEM I 52,5N) for ready-mix and concrete product manufacturers; Bagged Cement (including Premium Cement CEM I 52,5N and Portland Limestone Cement CEM II/A-L 32,5R) for on-site construction applications; Bagged White Cement for projects requiring special colour specifications; and Bagged Lime (Building hydrated lime CL 90-S) for plastering and blockwork mortars. Products comply with British Standard EN 197-1 and carry the CE mark. The company operates terminals across the UK including Swansea, Liverpool, Salford, Howden, Ipswich, and Shoreham.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premium Cement: High quality bagged cement product (CEM I 52,5N) used in many applications where site-mixing is required.
• Portland Limestone Cement

Products and services

• Bulk Cement (Premium Cement CEM I 52,5N) Premium quality CEM I 52,5N Portland Cement supplied in bulk for ready-mix concrete and concrete products manufacturers. Complies with BS EN 197-1 and carries the CE mark. Available from all six UK terminals (Swansea, Liverpool, Salford, Howden, Ipswich, Shoreham).
• Bagged Cement (Premium Cement & Portland Limestone Cement) Premium quality CEM I 52,5N Portland Cement supplied in bags for on-site operations, general concreting, block laying, grouting and plastering applications. Also includes Portland Limestone Cement CEM II/A-L 32,5R. Available from Swansea and Ipswich terminals. Complies with EN 197-1 and carries the CE mark.
• Bagged White Cement High quality white cement supplied in bags for applications where special colour requirements are specified for concrete or mortar. Complies with EN 197-1 and carries the CE mark.
• Bagged Lime (Building Hydrated Lime CL 90-S) High quality ultra fine/ultra white calcitic hydrated building lime (CL 90-S) supplied in bags for mortars in plastering and blockwork. Can be used alone or mixed with hydraulic binders. Complies with EN 459-1 air lime class requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• All cement products guaranteed to meet EN 197-1 requirements with CE marking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Irish Cement LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish Cement Ltd is Ireland's leading cement producer for over 80 years and fully operates Premier Cement Ltd. Both companies are part of CRH Group. Irish Cement provides manufacturing expertise, quality management systems (ISO 9001/14001), and product technology to Premier Cement's UK distribution operations.
• Southern Cement LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Cement Ltd is a sister company that serves Premier Cement's customers in the South East of England from depots in Ipswich and Shoreham. Southern Cement operates under the same corporate umbrella (CRH Group) and shares sales management resources with Premier Cement, with Terry Day serving as Sales Manager for both operations.
• CRH GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRH Group is an international leader in building materials, employing over 79,200 people at 3,100 locations worldwide. CRH is the parent company of both Premier Cement Ltd and Irish Cement Ltd. The group provides global resources, operational scale, and corporate governance across its subsidiary cement operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Breedon Group: UK-listed independent cement, concrete, and aggregates producer with the Kinnegad and Hope Valley plants. Directly competes with Premier Cement in the UK bulk cement market and shares the ready-mix and on-site construction customer segments.
• CEMEX UK: Global cement major with UK operations including the Rugby plant, supplying bulk cement, bagged cement, and concrete products to UK ready-mix and construction markets — directly comparable product/customer overlap with Premier Cement.
• Tarmac (CRH UK): CRH-owned UK cement and building materials producer operating the Tunstead and Aberthaw plants. As a sister CRH entity with overlapping UK cement product lines, it is the closest operational and portfolio peer to Premier Cement.
• Hanson Cement (Heidelberg Materials UK): One of the UK's largest cement producers, operating the Ketton and Padeswood plants and supplying bulk and bagged cement for ready-mix, precast, and on-site construction — directly comparable to Premier Cement's product range and customer base.
• Irish Cement Ltd: Premier Cement's operating partner and sister CRH entity; operates the Platin and Limerick plants supplying cement into the UK via Premier Cement. Closely aligned in product specification, manufacturing technology, and CRH governance.

Regional players

• CCP Building Products: UK-based independent bagged cement, mortar, and lime supplier serving the builder merchant channel. Comparable on bagged cement and hydrated lime SKUs targeted at on-site construction and trade customers.
• Singleton Birch: Independent UK cement producer based in North Lincolnshire, supplying bulk and bagged cement regionally. Comparable on the core CEM I Portland cement product line and on serving UK ready-mix and merchant customers.

Emerging players

• Ecocem: Ireland-based specialist in low-clinker, low-carbon cementitious products (GGBS-based). Competes in the UK/Ireland blended cement space and represents the decarbonization-focused product direction the broader cement industry is moving toward.

Broad incumbents

• Lafarge Cement (Holcim): Global cement major with historical UK presence (now part of Holcim). Comparable on bulk and bagged Portland cement production and supply to UK construction, though operating at a much larger scale than Premier Cement.
• Aggregate Industries (Holcim UK): Holcim-owned UK building materials supplier offering cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and asphalt. Comparable on cement supply to ready-mix and construction customers, though broader in product scope than Premier Cement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 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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