Saulkalne

What Saulkalne does

Saulkalne S (SIA Saulkalne S, Reg. No 50003256461) is a privately-held, 100% Latvian-capital mineral materials mining and processing company founded on 14 June 1995 and headquartered at Daugavmalas iela 11, Saulkalne, Salaspils Municipality. The company extracts and processes dolomite, silica sand, natural sand, limestone, and gravel across seven production facilities — the main Saulkalne plant, the Kranciems dolomite deposit in Ikšķile Municipality (33 km from Riga), the KVARCS silica sand facility at Sauleskalns in Cēsis Municipality, the GRĪNVALDI facility in Sigulda Municipality, and three Salenieku Dolomīts–branded sites (RĪTUPES, CIRMAS, KALNGALS) in Latgale. Core technical capabilities include washing, drying, crushing, sizing, and classification of mineral materials into EN-certified aggregates (EN 13242, EN 13139, EN 12620, EN 13043), aggregate fillers, soil-liming products, and GMP+-certified animal-feed mineral components. The company operates 75 employees and holds ISO 9001:2015 (2017), GMP+ (2014), and ISO 14001:2015 (2024) certifications.

The business operates a sales-led, B2B-focused go-to-market built on quote-based pricing with minimum-order thresholds (1 pallet for silica sand; 7 tonnes for BaltKalk limestone) and delivery in tanker-truck, large-bag (40 kg), or unpackaged bulk formats. Distribution runs through two named wholesale representatives (Artis Putenis for the Saulkalne/KVARCS facilities; Toms Kravalis for KRANCIEMS, GRĪNVALDI, and Latgale) and a retail partner network spanning Kurshi, Xsenukai, Buvniecibas ABC, Rigas Buvserviss, Kruza, Bauskas Buvmaterialu Tirgus, Depo, and Majai un Darzam. End-customer segments are horizontal and include construction and infrastructure firms, agricultural businesses, sports-facility developers (notably the 2021 IIHF World Championship ice arena), metallurgy and foundry operators, and animal-feed manufacturers. Marketing relies on agricultural trade-fair participation (PAVASARIS, Tractor Day) and long-running local sponsorship (Salaspils Half Marathon since 2015).

Reported group turnover reached €10.1 million in 2020 (up 32% from €7.7M in 2019) on the back of more than €3.5 million in production-modernization and Baltic export-development investments. Subsequent capacity additions include the Kranciems dolomite expansion, a 250 kW solar farm at the Saulkalne site, €500K+ in 2023 sustainability initiatives, and ongoing product extensions into higher-specification washed, dried, and sized aggregates — placing the company in a self-funded, capacity-led expansion mode rather than a venture- or acquisition-driven growth model.

Name

Saulkalne

Legal name

SIA Saulkalne S

Website

https://saulkalne.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saulkalne S is a privately-held Latvian mineral materials company, founded 1995, that mines and processes dolomite, silica and natural sand, and limestone across seven production sites, supplying EN-certified aggregates, soil-liming products, and GMP+ feed-grade minerals to construction, agriculture, sports, metallurgy, and animal-feed customers across the Baltic States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials / Mineral Aggregates

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (2123), Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying (212312), Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321), Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying (21232)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Limestone Quarrying (Industrial & Construction Grade) (IMAKAHAC), Construction Aggregates Mining & Processing (Sand, Gravel, Crushed Stone) (IMADAAAI)

Keywords

• Mineral aggregates
• Construction materials
• Soil liming products
• Dolomite mining
• Silica sand production

Headquarters

HQ city

Saulkalne

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mineral aggregate and construction material sales: The company generates revenue from extracting and selling mineral materials including dolomite crushed stone and mixtures, silica sand, natural sand, limestone aggregate fillers, and soil liming products. Sales are conducted via direct wholesale (tanker truck, large bag, unpackaged delivery) and retail distribution through partner outlets.
2. Agricultural soil liming products: Sale of dolomite powder, dolomite sand, limestone powder, limestone sand, and BaltKalk limestone for agricultural soil pH correction and fertility improvement, sold in tanker trucks, cargo boxes, or large bags with minimum order quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saulkalne S mines and produces mineral aggregates including dolomite, silica sand, natural sand, limestone, and gravel for construction, agriculture, sports infrastructure, metallurgy, and animal feed applications. The company operates seven production facilities across Latvia, processing raw quarry materials into washed, dried, sized, and crushed finished products delivered via tanker trucks, large bags, and bulk formats. Products are certified to EN standards and serve B2B customers including construction firms, agricultural businesses, sports venue developers, metallurgical companies, and feed manufacturers.

Product overview

Saulkalne S is a Latvian mineral materials mining and production company established in 1995, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mineral products. The company operates 7 production facilities and provides six main product categories: (1) Aggregate fillers including limestone and dolomite fillers for concrete/asphalt/mortar production; (2) Soil liming materials including dolomite powder, limestone powder, dolomite sand, limestone sand, and BaltKalk for agricultural soil improvement; (3) Animal and bird feed components including feed-grade limestone and dolomite; (4) Natural and silica sands including washed, dried, sized variants for construction, sports, and industrial applications; (5) Gravel and crushed stone mixtures for construction and infrastructure; and (6) Dolomite gravel and crushed stone products including various sized fractions and mixtures for road/railway construction and industrial applications. The products serve diverse applications including construction, road building, metallurgy, sand blasting, sports pitch installation, decorative infrastructure, and agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Salenieku Dolomīts: Brand under which products are produced and supplied to clients in Latgale region

Products and services

• Washed, dried, and sized silica sand High-quality mineral material with broad applications including metallurgy, sand blasting, sports pitches, water filtration, and ceramics. Certified to EN 13139:2002.
• Washed dolomite sand Sanded dolomite material suited for construction projects requiring clean, stable base with improved grip. Used in road construction.
• Dolomite crushed stone Versatile material used when mechanical strength and stability are important. Certified per EN13242:2002+A1:2007. Available in sizes 16-32, 20-40, 32-63, 40-70 mm.
• Washed dolomite crushed stone Sanded dolomite crushed stone suited for construction projects where clean, stable base and improved grip required. Available in sizes 2-5, 5-8, 2-8, 8-11, 8-16, 11-16 mm.
• Dolomite crushed stone mixtures Perfect material for road and railway construction, ground improvements, and industrial projects. Provides stable, durable base for high mechanical loads. Certified per EN 13242:2002+A1:2007.
• Crushed, washed gravel Durable, reliable material offering stable base in construction applications. Processed to remove dust and impurities, improving grip.
• Limestone aggregate filler High-quality additive material for concrete, asphalt, and construction materials. Improves physical/mechanical properties, resilience, flexibility, and longevity.
• Dolomite aggregate filler Natural product used as additive in concrete, asphalt, and construction solutions. Improves mechanical strength, flexibility, and longevity.
• Dried and sized dolomite sand Aggregate material for construction projects providing optimum grip and mechanical strength. Particularly suited for concrete, asphalt, and mortar production. Sizes: 0-0.4, 0.4-1.2, 1-2, 1-4 mm.
• Washed, dried, and sized natural sand Aggregate material for construction and mortar preparation. Certified to EN 13139:2002. Applications include road building, metallurgy, sand blasting, sports pitches, water filtering, and ceramics.
• Washed, sized silica sand High-quality raw material for construction and mortar preparation. Certified to EN 13139:2002. Used for outdoor sports pitches and recreation areas.
• Washed sifted sand Natural sand aggregate material for construction applications. Certified per EN 12620. Size 0-4 mm.
• Crushed, washed, and sifted sand Aggregate material for construction applications. Certified per EN 13242 and EN 13043.
• BaltKalk limestone Natural ground limestone with high neutralizing capacity and low magnesium content. Used for liming all soil types to increase pH and improve fertility. Minimum order 7 tonnes.
• Dolomite powder for soil liming Agent for liming all soil types to raise pH and improve fertility. Source of calcium and magnesium. Neutralizing capacity 97%. Size 0-0.2 mm.
• Limestone powder for liming Slow-acting liming agent for all soil types. High neutralizing capacity 100%. Particularly recommended for soils not needing additional magnesium.
• Dolomite sand for soil liming Cost-effective soil liming product with high neutralizing capacity of 101.0-104.4%. Rich in calcium and magnesium. Improves soil structure and water/air permeability. Sizes 1.0-4.0 mm and 0.4-1.2 mm.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32% revenue growth in 2020, reaching €10.1 million
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Kurshi (Kurshi.lv)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering Saulkalne S mineral products (silica sand, natural sand, construction aggregates) in smaller quantities at their building materials retail outlets across Latvia.
• XsenukaiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner distributing Saulkalne S mineral products including soil liming materials and construction aggregates at their retail locations in Latvia.
• Buvniecibas ABCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction materials retailer offering Saulkalne S products at their retail outlets for both individual consumers and construction professionals.
• Rigas BuvservissminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials retail chain distributing Saulkalne S mineral products in Riga and surrounding areas.
• KruzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering Saulkalne S mineral aggregate products for construction and agricultural applications.
• Bauskas Buvmaterialu TirgusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction materials market in Bauska distributing Saulkalne S products to local customers.
• DepominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge building materials and home improvement retail chain offering Saulkalne S soil liming materials (limestone powder, dolomite powder) at their outlets across Latvia.
• Majai un DarzamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner offering Saulkalne S washed, dried, sized natural sand products at their garden and home retail outlets.
• AS SEB BankaminorOthersBanking partner providing corporate banking services. Bank account: LV43UNLA0033320466830 (SWIFT: UNLALV2X).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cementir Holding: European specialty cement and concrete producer with a Nordic/Baltic presence through its Aalborg Portland brand. Comparable to Saulkalne in limestone-based construction materials and white cement/aggregate adjacency, though operating at a different scale and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Martin Marietta Materials: One of the largest U.S. aggregates producers operating crushed stone, sand, and gravel quarries supplying construction and infrastructure markets. Highly comparable business model (quarry-to-aggregate) but at vastly larger U.S.-focused scale.
• Holcim: Global construction-materials major producing cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with European footprint. Comparable to Saulkalne in aggregates and limestone-based products, but Holcim operates a multi-region, multi-product platform rather than a regionally focused quarry business.
• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest aggregates, cement, and ready-mix concrete producers with established Nordic/Baltic operations. Overlap with Saulkalne lies in certified aggregates and limestone-based products, though Heidelberg operates at vastly larger global scale and across a far broader portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain: Global leader in sustainable construction products including aggregates and mineral-based building materials. Overlaps with Saulkalne in limestone-derived construction materials and abrasives/silica sand applications, though Saint-Gobain serves far broader downstream markets.
• Vulcan Materials Company: Largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) and a benchmark for aggregates business economics. Directly comparable to Saulkalne's aggregate-mining and processing model, but operating at national scale rather than regional.
• CRH plc: Leading global building-materials group with vertically integrated aggregates, cement, and concrete operations across Europe and North America. Comparable to Saulkalne on aggregates and limestone processing, with much broader product portfolio and geographic diversification.

Direct peers

• Nordkalk: Nordic-based producer of limestone-based products (including dolomite and aggregates) serving construction, agriculture, and industrial customers. Closest geographic and product-mix analogue to Saulkalne's limestone/dolomite quarrying and value-added processing business across the Baltic region.
• Schwenk Latvija: Latvian subsidiary of German building-materials group Schwenk, producing cement and aggregates domestically. Competes directly with Saulkalne in the Latvian construction-aggregate and limestone market using a comparable quarry-to-customer model.

Regional players

• Sakret: Regional dry-mix mortar and building-materials producer with operations across the Baltic states. Adjacent rather than direct — Sakret operates downstream in construction chemicals rather than aggregate extraction — but both companies serve the same Baltic construction/infrastructure end-customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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