Cementir Holding

What Cementir Holding does

Cementir Holding N.V. is a Dutch-domiciled, publicly listed multinational building materials group that claims the position of world's leading white cement producer, with cement, concrete, and aggregates operations across 18 countries on 5 continents. Its product portfolio spans white and grey cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates (sand, gravel, granite, perlite), and the In-White Solutions® platform for high-performance concrete and special binders. The group differentiates on sustainability-driven proprietary technology, including FUTURECEM® low-carbon cement, D-Carb® carbon-reduction technology, and Cementir 4.0, a process-innovation initiative targeting digital transformation of cement operations.

Cementir generates revenue primarily through one-time bulk sales of cement, concrete, and aggregates via wholly-owned production subsidiaries, with quote-based, contract-negotiated B2B pricing rather than disclosed list prices. Customers include general construction firms, infrastructure developers, ready-mix concrete producers, and premium architectural practices; trading volumes of clinker, cement, spare parts and fuels are routed through the Spartan Hive subsidiary, which optimizes global logistics and procurement. Selected high-profile architectural reference projects (e.g., 432 Park Avenue, MeiXiHu International Culture and Art Center, Qatar National Museum, Moesgaard Museum) anchor the white cement franchise.

Strategic direction is shaped by an explicit net-zero-by-2050 commitment (with a 30% CO2 reduction per ton of cement by 2030), regulated decarbonization investments such as the ACCSION carbon capture and storage project at Aalborg Portland backed by the Danish Energy Agency and the European Innovation Fund, and continued bolt-on M&A — most recently the July 2026 acquisition of Danish aggregates producer Nymølle Stenindustrier A/S via Aalborg Portland Holding. The company carries a BBB- rating with Stable Outlook from S&P and is consistently recognized on leading ESG indices (CDP Climate Change A List, FT Europe's Climate Leaders, TIME Most Sustainable Companies, LSEG #1 in Construction Materials).

Name

Cementir Holding

Legal name

Cementir Holding N.V.

Website

https://cementirholding.it

Company type

Public

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Cementir Holding N.V. is a Dutch-listed, multinational building materials group operating cement, concrete, and aggregates businesses across 18 countries, claiming the position of world's leading white cement producer for general construction, infrastructure, and premium architectural customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement Manufacturing (32731), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Asphalt Aggregates & Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap, Lightweight) (IMADAAAJ), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• White cement production
• Grey cement manufacturing
• Ready-mix concrete
• Construction aggregates
• Low-carbon cement

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. White Cement: Production and sale of white cement characterized by high degree of whiteness and cutting-edge performance for architectural, aesthetic and high added value structural solutions
2. Grey Cement: Production and sale of grey cement including low-emissions cements to value added and specialty products
3. Concrete: Ready-mix concrete range of products and services designed for aesthetics to energy efficiency
4. Aggregates: Supply of raw materials including sand, gravel, granite and perlite for concrete, masonry and asphalt construction
5. Value Added Products: High performance concrete and special binders through In-White Solutions® platform
6. Trading: International trading of clinker, cement, spare parts and fuels through Spartan Hive subsidiary

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cementir Holding produces and sells white and grey cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates (sand, gravel, granite, perlite) through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 18 countries across five continents. The company also offers innovative solutions via its In-White Solutions® platform (high-performance concrete and special binders) and operates Spartan Hive, an international trading platform for clinker, cement, spare parts, and fuels. Sustainability-focused products include FUTURECEM® low-carbon cement technology and D-Carb® carbon reduction technology.

Product overview

Cementir Holding is the world's leading white cement player operating in the building materials sector. The company offers a diversified portfolio of products organized around core cement offerings (White cement, Grey cement), related building materials (Concrete, Aggregates), an innovative solutions platform (In-White Solutions®), and international trading services (Spartan Hive). The portfolio also includes sustainability-focused innovations such as FUTURECEM® and D-Carb® for carbon reduction. Operations span 18 countries across 5 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• In-White Solutions®: Platform offering innovative and cutting-edge solutions such as high performance concrete and special binders
• Spartan Hive
• FUTURECEM®
• D-Carb®
• Cementir 4.0

Products and services

• White Cement

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% CO2 emissions reduction per ton of cement by 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nymølle Stenindustrier A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Cementir Holding, through its subsidiary Aalborg Portland Holding, completed the acquisition of Nymølle Stenindustrier A/S in Denmark. This acquisition strengthens Cementir's position in the Danish market and expands its aggregates and building materials operations.
• Danish Energy AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Aalborg Portland, a Cementir Holding affiliate, signed an agreement with the Danish Energy Agency to receive a carbon capture subsidy for ACCSION, its CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) project in Denmark. This partnership supports Cementir's sustainability objectives and net-zero commitment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cemex: Major global cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates producer with strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and other regions. Cemex directly competes with Cementir in core cement and concrete product lines and in specialty low-carbon cement offerings.
• Holcim: Global building materials leader in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with extensive European presence. Holcim directly overlaps Cementir's grey cement, aggregates, and concrete segments, and competes in low-carbon cement innovation and sustainability positioning.
• Vicat: French multinational active in cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates with operations across Europe, Africa, and other regions. Vicat is comparable in scale and product mix, with overlapping European geographies and similar exposure to construction cycles.
• Buzzi Unicem: Italian-listed cement producer with strong European and US presence in grey cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates. Buzzi competes head-to-head with Cementir in Italy and other European markets where both operate cement and concrete businesses.
• HeidelbergCement: One of the world's largest cement and aggregates producers, with multi-continental operations including significant white cement presence. HeidelbergCement competes directly with Cementir in grey cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete across overlapping European geographies.
• Titan Cement Group: Greece-based cement and building materials producer with operations across Southeast Europe, the US, and other regions. Titan competes with Cementir in European cement markets and shares exposure to low-carbon cement innovation and decarbonization initiatives.
• CRH plc: Ireland-headquartered building materials group with leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete, particularly across Europe and North America. CRH directly competes with Cementir across multiple European geographies and in vertically integrated cement-aggregates-concrete value chains.

Regional players

• Cementos Argos: Colombian-based cement, concrete, and aggregates producer with presence across Latin America, the US, and the Caribbean. Comparable product mix and vertically integrated value chain, though primarily serving the Americas rather than competing directly in Cementir's core European markets.

Emerging players

• Votorantim Cimentos: Brazilian multinational cement, concrete, and aggregates producer with selective international expansion. Comparable as a globally active cement producer with integrated building materials portfolio, though focused on the Latin American market with limited overlap with Cementir's European core.
• Aditya Birla Group (UltraTech Cement): India's largest cement producer with growing international footprint in clinker and grey cement. Comparable as a global cement manufacturer, though primarily focused on the Indian market with selective overseas operations that partially overlap Cementir's regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments2 records

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