What Cementos Pacasmayo does

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. is a publicly traded Peruvian cement and construction-materials producer (Lima Stock Exchange ticker CPACASC1) operating primarily in northern Peru. The company manufactures and sells Portland and eco-efficient cements, ready-mix concrete, prefabricated elements, bagged ready-to-use construction solutions under the Rapimix brand, blocks and bricks, pavers, and industrial lime, drawing on approximately 4.9 million tons of annual cement capacity across plants in Pacasmayo (La Libertad), Piura, and Rioja. Its product portfolio spans flagship cements Fortimax, Extraforte, and Ultra Armado HE — the latter a PCA-validated, lower-clinker cement with roughly 5% lower CO2 emissions versus traditional Type I — alongside complementary categories covering housing, buildings, road infrastructure, mining, and drainage applications.

The company generates revenue through one-time product sales across multiple channels: direct enterprise sales to construction projects, ready-mix concrete delivery from in-region plants, a distributor and associate network across Trujillo, Piura, and Chiclayo, and a retail footprint of 90 selected hardware stores (ferreterías) plus 71 authorized points of sale serving self-builders and small contractors. Its go-to-market blends field sales, channel partnerships, and event-driven demand generation (notably EXCON), supplemented by an expanding digital ecosystem — Mundo Pacasmayo, DINO specialized services, AYU, Construye Experto, and PacasPro — that wraps advisory, training, BIM, and after-sales technical support around the physical product. Customer segments span self-builders, construction companies, mining operators, hardware retailers, and public/private infrastructure projects, with no disclosed anchor accounts and a diversified long-tail buyer base.

Name

Cementos Pacasmayo

Legal name

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.

Website

https://cementospacasmayo.com.pe

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Cementos Pacasmayo is a publicly traded Peruvian cement and construction-materials producer serving northern Peru with cement, ready-mix concrete, prefabricated elements, and bagged solutions distributed via plants, hardware stores, and an associate network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Ready-mix concrete
• Construction materials
• Eco-efficient cement
• Prefabricated concrete elements

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: Manufacturing and sale of various types of cement including Portland cement, eco-efficient cements, and industrial cements. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to distributors, hardware stores, construction companies, and end consumers.
2. Ready-Mix Concrete: Production and delivery of ready-mix concrete solutions for construction projects, providing high-quality, efficient construction solutions tailored to customer needs with timely service.
3. Prefabricated Elements: Manufacturing and sale of prefabricated construction elements including pavers, blocks, bricks, and industrial prefabricated products offering versatility and quick installation for large-scale projects.
4. Bagged Construction Solutions: Sale of bagged ready-to-use construction products including Rapimix that simplify construction processes and reduce project time by up to 20%.
5. Lime Products: Production and sale of high-quality lime for various industrial applications with reliable logistics ensuring operational continuity.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cementos Pacasmayo manufactures and sells cement, ready-mix concrete, pre-bagged construction solutions, pavers, blocks, bricks, industrial prefabricated elements, and lime through cement plants in Pacasmayo, Piura, and Rioja, serving construction professionals, self-builders, infrastructure projects, and the mining industry across northern Peru. The company offers an eco-efficient cement portfolio including Ultra Armado HE, Fortimax, and Extraforte, complemented by specialized construction services and digital advisory platforms such as DINO, Mundo Pacasmayo, and Construye Experto.

Product overview

Cementos Pacasmayo is a cement and construction solutions company operating in northern Peru. The company's product portfolio is organized into two main categories: Solutions by Category and Solutions by Type of Work. The core product line includes various cement types (Eco-efficient cements, Traditional Portland cements, and Industrial cements), with flagship products such as Ultra Armado HE (eco-efficient cement with 5% lower CO2 emissions), Fortimax, and Extraforte. Complementary construction solutions include Ready-mix Concrete, Rapimix (pre-bagged ready-to-use mixes achieving up to 20% faster construction), Pavers, Blocks and Bricks, Industrial Pre-cast Elements, and Lime. Digital platforms include Mundo Pacasmayo (covering Mundo Maestro de Obra, Mundo Ferretería, Mundo tu Obra, and Mundo Constructora), AYU, DINO for specialized services, Construye Experto, and PacasPro. The company also provides solutions segmented by work type including Housing, Buildings, Road Infrastructure, Mining Industry, and Drainage applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortimax: Main cement brand product line
• Extraforte
• Ultra Armado HE
• Rapimix
• DINO
• Mundo Pacasmayo
• AYU
• Crece+
• Sueños en Concreto
• Construye Experto

Products and services

• Ultra Armado HE Eco-efficient cement with high early strength offering approximately 5% CO2 emission savings versus traditional Type I cement; validated by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) for precast products such as columns, roofs, and foundations.
• Fortimax Flagship cement product from Pacasmayo's portfolio, available from plants in Piura and Pacasmayo, awarded Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) under the GlobalEPD program verified by AENOR.
• Extraforte Cement product from Pacasmayo's portfolio with Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified by AENOR for Piura, Pacasmayo, and Rioja plants.
• Concreto Premezclado High-quality ready-mix concrete delivered with efficient and timely service for construction projects from multiple plant locations across northern Peru.
• Rapimix Pre-bagged ready-to-use construction solutions combining cement and aggregates in a single bag for concrete, mortar, or plastering applications, enabling up to 20% faster project advancement versus traditional methods.
• Adoquines Resistant and durable paving stones offering functionality and aesthetics to maximize value and performance in urban projects.
• Bloques y Ladrillos High-performance building blocks and bricks that optimize construction with efficiency, savings, and durability.
• Prefabricados Industriales Industrial pre-cast concrete elements offering versatility and fast installation for constructing with agility and safety in large-scale projects.
• Cal High-quality lime with reliable logistics ensuring operational continuity for industrial processes.
• DINO Soluciones Especializadas Specialized construction services platform offering advisory (training, prospecting, engineering consulting, BIM) and after-sales services (technical team, PacasPro, laboratory services) for construction professionals and projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional Type I cement with Ultra Armado HE
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sernanp (Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Renewed cooperation agreement for the conservation and sustainable development of the Illescas National Reserve in Sechura. The partnership promotes sustainable practices for biodiversity preservation, natural resource conservation, environmental education, and community development aligned with SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
• AENORcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Certification partnership for Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) under the GlobalEPD program and ISO 27001 information security certification. AENOR verifies and validates the company's environmental performance data and security standards.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical validation partnership for Ultra Armado HE cement quality testing and performance certification, ensuring product meets international standards for various construction applications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Cementos Bío Bío: Chilean cement and construction materials company serving a single national market. Comparable in scope to Pacasmayo (cement, concrete products, regional focus) and useful as a regional benchmark for Southern Cone cement economics.
• Cementos Progreso: Leading Central American cement and concrete producer (Guatemala-based) with integrated cement, ready-mix, and concrete products operations. Comparable to Pacasmayo in serving a defined regional market with a vertically integrated solutions model.
• Cementos Argos: Major Colombian cement and concrete producer with regional Latin American presence. Comparable business model spanning cement, ready-mix, and concrete products, and serves as a regional benchmark for Peruvian operators.
• Cementos Avellaneda (Grupo Petersen): Argentine cement and concrete products producer with an integrated portfolio spanning cement, ready-mix, lime, and concrete products. Useful regional benchmark for Pacasmayo's vertical integration and product breadth strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Materials: Global cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete major. While not dominant in Peru, it is a relevant global incumbent comparable to Pacasmayo's vertical integration across cement and downstream concrete products.
• Holcim: Global building materials leader with Latin American operations and a strong focus on low-carbon cement and concrete solutions. Competes with Pacasmayo in cement, ready-mix, and eco-efficient products but at a much larger global scale.
• Cemex: Global cement, ready-mix, and aggregates major with operations across Latin America including Peru. Overlaps with Pacasmayo across cement and concrete products but operates as a broad multinational incumbent rather than a regional specialist.

Direct peers

• Cal & Cemento Sur (Grupo Gloria): Peruvian cement and lime producer also owned by Grupo Gloria, focused on southern Peru. Comparable product mix (cement, lime) and competing for similar construction and infrastructure customers as Pacasmayo.
• UNACEM (Unión Andina de Cemento): Peru's largest cement producer (formerly Cementos Lima and Cemento Andino), publicly traded and operating nationwide. Directly comparable to Cementos Pacasmayo in product portfolio (cement, ready-mix, concrete products) and end markets, but with a national footprint and greater scale that make it Pacasmayo's primary domestic competitor.
• Yura S.A. (Grupo Gloria): Peruvian cement and concrete products subsidiary of Grupo Gloria, with plants in Arequipa and other regions. Competes with Pacasmayo across cement and concrete categories in the broader Peruvian market and represents the second major national cement platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alaobra_gente
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cementospacasmayoperu
• Facebookfacebook.com/alaobragente
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cementos-pacasmayo-saa
• Instagraminstagram.com/cementospacasmayo
• TikToktiktok.com/@cementospacasmayo

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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