Alpacem Zement Austria Gmbh

What Alpacem Zement Austria Gmbh does

Alpacem Zement Austria GmbH is the Austrian holding entity and operational headquarters of Alpacem, the cement and concrete division of the privately held, family-managed Wietersdorfer Group (founded 1893, five generations). Alpacem produces a full range of cements under the ACEM brand family (CEM I Portland, CEM II Portland-limestone and composite, CEM III blast-furnace, and CEM IV pozzolanic types), specialty hydraulic binders (GROUNDBINDER), masonry cement (MALTIT), ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates across 7 cement plants, 20 ready-mix batching plants, and 6 aggregate/quarry sites in Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. Production relies on a vertically integrated value chain from own raw material extraction through cement and concrete dispatch, supported by a continuous quality management system conducting more than 200,000 analyses per year, multi-stage homogenization processes, and an internationally unique waste gas purification installation at the Wietersdorf plant. Recent investment of more than €5 million in plant and environmental technology underpins the "Compass to Zero CO2" decarbonization roadmap combining fuel and process optimization with CCS/CCU capture ambitions.

The company sells directly to enterprise customers — construction contractors, infrastructure developers, precast manufacturers, and large commercial builders — through field-sales teams coordinated from Wietersdorf and Klagenfurt, with quote-based pricing reflecting delivery, volume, and regional conditions. Distribution channels include bulk, 25kg, and 1500kg cement formats; 20 ready-mix plants supplying construction sites; 6 aggregate sites; and a web-based logistics portal for transport partner scheduling. Named projects span hospitals in the Pordenone/Trieste/Udine area, the A4 motorway Venice-Trieste third lane, Superstrada Pedemontana Veneta, the Koralmbahn railway, Magna Steyr automotive facilities, and Lidl/Spar distribution centers, evidencing exposure across infrastructure, commercial, and industrial construction. Alpacem holds a Great Place to Work certification and is led by co-Managing Directors Bernhard Auer (strategy, sales, marketing, controlling) and Lutz Weber (technology, R&D, HR, IT/OT, communication), with country-level Managing Directors and subsidiary boards overseeing operations in each jurisdiction.

Capital structure reflects a strategic minority partnership with Buzzi SpA, which holds a 25% stake in Alpacem Zement Austria GmbH (agreed August 2023, closed alongside the Fanna acquisition in February 2025) and equivalent minority positions in the Slovenian and Italian subsidiaries since 2014. The Alpacem cement and concrete segment generated approximately €160 million in 2018 revenue, while the Wietersdorfer Group as a whole employs around 3,600 people worldwide and reports approximately €1 billion in annual turnover across 47 countries. Alpacem directly employs more than 640 people across its subsidiaries, expanded by 80+ with the February 2025 Fanna integration.

Name

Alpacem Zement Austria Gmbh

Legal name

Wietersdorfer Alpacem GmbH

Website

https://alpacem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alpacem Zement Austria GmbH is the Austrian holding entity for the cement and concrete division of the family-owned Wietersdorfer Group, operating 7 cement plants, 20 ready-mix concrete plants, and 6 aggregate sites across Austria, Slovenia, and Italy under the ACEM brand, serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers in the Alpe-Adria region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

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), Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Ready-mixed concrete
• Construction aggregates
• Building materials supply
• Specialty cement production

Headquarters

HQ city

Micheldorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: Production and sale of various cement types (CEM I, II, III, IV) through 7 manufacturing locations in Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. Products sold in bulk, 25kg bags, or 1500kg big bags.
2. Concrete Sales: Ready-mixed concrete production and delivery through 20 batching plants across the Alpe-Adria region using locally sourced raw materials and proprietary cement.
3. Aggregates and Raw Materials: Production and sale of gravel, treated raw materials, and construction aggregates from 6 locations for concrete production, mortar, and filling applications.
4. Technical Services and Consultation: Customer consultation before sales, application technology support, and concrete technology advisory services provided by trained staff.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alpacem Zement Austria Gmbh manufactures and supplies cement, ready-mixed concrete, and construction aggregates across the Alpe-Adria region (Austria, Slovenia, Italy). The company operates 7 cement plants, 20 ready-mixed concrete batching plants, and 6 aggregate quarry sites, producing the ACEM brand cement family (CEM I through CEM IV), specialty hydraulic binders (GROUNDBINDER), and masonry cement (MALTIT). It also provides technical consultation, application support, and a logistics portal for transport partners.

Product overview

Alpacem is a cement and concrete manufacturer operating as the Cement & Concrete division of the Wietersdorfer Group, with operations spanning Austria, Italy, and Slovenia. The product portfolio centers on cement products under the ACEM brand family, including various Portland cement types (CEM I through CEM IV), specialized hydraulic binders (GROUNDBINDER®), and masonry cement (MALTIT®). Complementing the cement line, Alpacem produces ready-mixed concrete at 20 facilities across the Alpe-Adria region and extracts aggregates/raw materials from six sites. A proprietary Logistics Portal enables digital order management and time-slot booking for transport partners. The company operates seven cement plants (Wietersdorf and Peggau in Austria; Anhovo and Ljubljana in Slovenia; San Vito al Tagliamento and Cadola in Italy, plus the newly integrated Fanna plant) and is pursuing CO2-neutral production through its Compass to Zero CO2 initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACEM 1-95 ULTRA High-performance ordinary Portland cement meeting CEM I 52.5 R standard for demanding construction applications.
• ACEM 1-95 SPECIAL Ordinary Portland cement meeting CEM I 42.5 R standard for general construction use.
• ACEM 2-80 SPECIAL CAL Portland limestone cement CEM II/A-LL 42.5 R meeting elevated early strength requirements (a.r.s.).
• ACEM 2-80 PRIMO Portland limestone cement CEM II/A-LL 32.5 R for standard construction applications.
• ACEM 2-80 SPECIAL Portland composite cement CEM II/A-M(LL-S) 42.5 R with multiple main additives for diverse applications.
• ACEM 2-65 ULTRA CAL Portland limestone cement CEM II/B-LL 42.5 R with low heat of hydration for specialized construction.
• ACEM 2-65 SPECIAL CAL Portland limestone cement CEM II/B-LL 32.5 R for general use with limestone additive.
• ACEM 3-35 SPECIAL Portland blastfurnace cement CEM III/A 42.5 N with elevated early strength requirements for durability-critical applications.
• ACEM 4-65 SPECIAL ARS Portland pozzolanic cement CEM IV/A(P) 42.5 R for sulfate-resistant and marine environments.
• GROUNDBINDER Hydraulic binder (HRB E4 K55 LL45) for specialized industrial and construction applications.
• MALTIT Masonry cement MC5 for mortar and plaster applications.
• Ready-Mixed Concrete Custom-formulated ready-mixed concrete produced at 20 locations using locally-sourced aggregates and proprietary cements, tailored to specific structural and environmental requirements.
• Aggregates and Raw Materials Gravel, treated raw materials, and construction aggregates sourced from six production sites, used in concrete production, mortar, and as filling materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 660,000 tonnes/year additional clinker capacity from Fanna acquisition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Buzzi SpAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2023Strategic partnership expanded from Italy/Slovenia (since 2014) to include Austria. Buzzi SpA holds 25% stake in Alpacem Zement Austria GmbH (previously w&p Zement GmbH). Alpacem subsidiary w&p Cementi SpA acquired Fanna cement plant from Buzzi. Partnership focuses on industrial alliance for CO2-neutral production with expected synergy effects.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salonit Anhovo: Slovenian cement producer in which Alpacem/Buzzi already hold ownership stakes. Direct competitor in the Slovenian cement market and a partner through the cross-shareholding structure.
• Cementir Holding: Italian-based international cement producer operating across Europe and Turkey. Headquartered in Rome with a similar regional Mediterranean focus and comparable cement/concrete product portfolio.
• Buzzi SpA: Italian-headquartered global cement producer and Alpacem's strategic partner. Buzzi holds 25% stakes in Alpacem's Austrian, Slovenian, and Italian subsidiaries and was the seller of the Fanna plant, making it both a peer and a deeply interconnected partner.

Broad incumbents

• Vicat: French-headquartered cement and concrete producer with European operations including Italy and Switzerland. Comparable in scale and integrated business model to Alpacem.
• CRH plc: International building materials group with cement, aggregates, and concrete operations across Europe. Has an established Austrian and Italian footprint that overlaps with Alpacem's core markets.
• Holcim: Global leader in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with significant European presence. Competes broadly with Alpacem on cement specifications, sustainability credentials, and infrastructure supply.
• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest building materials companies with a heavy cement and aggregates portfolio. Operates across Europe (including Austria/CEE) and competes with Alpacem in adjacent markets while also pursuing low-carbon cement leadership.

Regional players

• Dyckerhoff (Buzzi subsidiary): German cement producer and Buzzi subsidiary. Operates in Central European markets that overlap with Alpacem's Austria/Germany-adjacent footprint and competes on similar specifications.
• Wopfinger Baustoffindustrie: Austrian building materials producer (part of the Baumit/Schmid Industriegruppe) with cement and dry-mix operations in Austria and Central/Eastern Europe. Directly comparable in geography and integrated building materials offerings.
• Schwenk Zement: Privately held German cement producer with operations in southern Germany and neighboring regions. Comparable in size and integrated cement/concrete focus, though with a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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