Procemco

What Procemco does

PROCEMCO (Cámara Colombiana del Cemento y el Concreto) is the recognized Colombian industry chamber for cement, ready-mix concrete, prefabricated concrete, and construction chemicals, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Bogotá. The organization serves as the unified representative body for ~25 member companies including Argos, Holcim Colombia, CEMEX Colombia, Sika, Mapei, and Polimix, providing industry advocacy, technical standards guidance, and a platform for collective action on sustainability commitments (21% CO2 reduction by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2050 aligned with GCCA's global ambition).

Its operating portfolio spans five core service lines: the Centro de Ensayo de Materiales (CEM) for construction materials testing and certification, the Centro de Formación del Cemento y el Concreto (CENFO) for professional training and continuing education, the NOTICRETO industry publication (6-edition subscription from $36,000 COP), the biennial Reunión del Concreto conference (PROCEMCO'26), and the Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) gender equity initiative launched in 2014. Technical capabilities extend to sustainable construction domains including fly ash valorization, recycled aggregates, coprocessing of waste into alternative fuels, and low-carbon concrete development reaching up to 100% emissions reduction versus conventional products.

Revenue is generated through recurring membership fees from cement producers, concrete manufacturers, and construction chemicals companies, supplemented by fees from CENFO training courses, CEM materials testing services, NOTICRETO subscriptions, and event-based conference revenues. The organization operates the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) Responsible Sourcing System in partnership with FIHP across Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama, extending its geographic reach beyond Colombia. As a non-profit guild entity, PROCEMCO does not disclose commercial pricing or financial statements; the model relies on community-led engagement through monthly member committee meetings, university partnerships (REPIC network of 20 engineering faculties), and international affiliations with GCCA, FICEM, and FIHP.

Name

Procemco

Legal name

Cámara Colombiana del Cemento y el Concreto - PROCEMCO

Website

https://procem.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PROCEMCO is the Colombian industry chamber for cement and concrete, representing ~25 member companies including Argos, Holcim, and CEMEX. It operates materials testing (CEM), professional training (CENFO), the NOTICRETO publication, biennial conferences, and the Women in Concrete Alliance gender equity program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement and Concrete Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Engineering Services (541330), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Cement industry association
• Concrete materials testing
• Construction industry training
• Circular economy cement
• Industry chamber services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Guild membership fees from cement producers, concrete manufacturers, prefabricated concrete producers, and construction chemicals companies operating in Colombia.
2. Training Services (CENFO): Centro de Formación del Cemento y el Concreto provides professional development and technical training courses to industry professionals.
3. Materials Testing Services (CEM): Centro de Ensayo de Materiales de Construcción provides construction materials testing services.
4. Publications: NOTICRETO magazine subscription (6 editions from $36,000 COP) and technical document sales.
5. Events: Biennial Reunión del Concreto (RC) conference and specialized events including PROCEMCO'26.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PROCEMCO is the Colombian industry chamber for cement, concrete, prefabricated concrete, and construction chemicals companies, delivering member services that include construction materials testing (CEM), professional training (CENFO), the NOTICRETO industry magazine, ASTM standards distribution, Concrete Sustainability Council certification operations, the biennial Reunión del Concreto conference, and the Women in Concrete Alliance gender equity program. The organization represents 25+ member companies before government, regulators, and international associations such as GCCA, FICEM, and FIHP.

Product overview

PROCEMCO (Cámara Colombiana del Cemento y el Concreto) is an industry chamber/association, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of industry services including the Centro de Ensayo de Materiales (CEM) for materials testing, CENFO for professional training, NOTICRETO newsletter, the Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) gender equality program, annual conferences (PROCEMCO'26), a circular economy information portal, ASTM standards distribution, and Concrete Sustainability Council certification operations. These are member services and industry resources rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CENFO: Centro de Formación del Cemento y el Concreto - Training center for cement and concrete industry professionals
• CEM
• Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA)

Products and services

• Centro de Ensayo de Materiales (CEM) Construction materials testing laboratory providing services to cement, concrete, and construction companies in Colombia for quality assurance and standards compliance.
• Centro de Formación del Cemento y el Concreto (CENFO) Training center offering technical courses, conferences, and educational programs for cement and concrete industry professionals, with certificates of attendance.
• NOTICRETO Magazine Industry publication covering news and updates about the cement and concrete sector in Colombia, available by subscription at 6 editions from $36,000 COP.
• Reunión del Cemento y el Concreto (PROCEMCO'26) Conference Biennial industry conference and event bringing together professionals from the cement and concrete sector for academic sessions and networking.
• ASTM Online Center Distribution service for ASTM International technical standards under contract, providing specifications for the construction industry.
• Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) Certification Operations Responsible Sourcing System certification for concrete operated with the Ibero-American Federation of Ready-Mixed Concrete (FIHP) in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21% CO2 emissions reduction target by 2030 vs 2010 baseline
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Geocycle (Holcim)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Modernization and expansion of coprocessing platform in Nobsa for transformation of over 100,000 tons of waste annually into sustainable energy, with thermal substitution rates target of 70%+ by 2030.
• Constructora PrabycmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Year-long gender equality program including 'Master Builder Training' semillero, paternity project, and formal Gender Equity Day celebration.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Faculty of EngineeringmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Women empowerment workshops for students and faculty, sexual harassment prevention sessions for over 100 professors across 9 engineering programs.
• OIT (Organización Internacional del Trabajo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Signed agreement to implement MIG SCORE (Modelo de Igualdad de Género) for the construction sector through Women in Concrete Alliance.
• Women in Concrete Alliance (International)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014PROCEMCO adopted the Women in Concrete Alliance initiative from the US-based organization founded by Kimberly Kayler, adapting it for Colombia since 2014 to promote gender equity in construction.
• Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROCEMCO aligns with GCCA's global climate ambition for carbon neutrality by 2050. The partnership connects Colombian industry with international sustainability standards and best practices for cement and concrete manufacturing.
• Federación Interamericana del Cemento (FICEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROCEMCO collaborates with FICEM on regional industry initiatives, low-carbon roadmaps, and shared sustainability objectives for the Latin American cement sector.
• Federación Iberoamericana del Hormigón Premezclado (FIHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROCEMCO partners with FIHP on the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) implementation project for responsible concrete supply systems in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama.
• Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROCEMCO operates the Responsible Supply System for concrete with FIHP in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama. More information at latam.csc.eco
• REPIC (Red de Facultades de Ingeniería Civil)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Colombia's Civil Engineering Faculties Network covering 20 universities nationally, organizing events reaching over 1,000 students through Women in Concrete Alliance activities.
• VeoliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Argos on innovative waste valorization project in Barranquilla, processing nearly 3,000 tons of waste monthly to produce alternative fuels for Argos Cartagena plant.
• Universidad de Los AndesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Women in Concrete Alliance committee meeting, sharing diversity and gender programs from their engineering faculty.
• Escuela Militar de Cadetes - ESMICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for Women in Concrete Alliance activities including forums and student engagement in civil engineering.
• Pacto GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on gender equity radio interview and UN Global Compact principles integration.
• Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvolved in PTAR Salitre project diversity and inclusion program through Women in Concrete Alliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA): Global industry association for cement and concrete manufacturers, of which PROCEMCO is an affiliate. Sets worldwide sustainability ambitions (carbon neutrality by 2050) and convenes multinational members on climate, standards, and innovation.
• CEMBUREAU (The European Cement Association): European cement industry association representing 30+ national members. Comparable at the regional-federation level with similar policy advocacy, carbon-roadmap work, and circular-economy positioning as PROCEMCO.

Direct peers

• Instituto Mexicano del Cemento y del Concreto (IMCYC): Mexican cement and concrete industry association with similar chamber functions: technical training, materials testing, publications, and standards promotion. Operates IMCYC certification and training programs directly comparable to CENFO and CEM.
• Federación Iberoamericana del Hormigón Premezclado (FIHP): Ibero-American federation for ready-mixed concrete producers. Direct partner of PROCEMCO on the CSC Responsible Supply System across Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama, making it both a peer and a strategic collaborator.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA): US national trade association for cement manufacturers. Runs parallel functions to PROCEMCO: technical training, sustainability advocacy, market intelligence, and standards coordination for the American cement and concrete sector.
• Federación Interamericana del Cemento (FICEM): Regional federation representing the cement industry across Latin America and the Caribbean. PROCEMCO is a direct national-chamber counterpart within FICEM's membership, collaborating on regional sustainability roadmaps and policy alignment.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): US trade association for ready-mixed concrete producers. Directly comparable to PROCEMCO's ready-mix-concrete manufacturer constituency, with parallel offerings in certification, sustainability, and operational excellence programs.

Regional players

• Cement Industry Federation (Australia): Australian national cement industry association. Comparable in scope (sustainability advocacy, technical guidance, member services) but operates in a different geography, making it a useful benchmark for chamber operating models.
• Associación de Fabricantes de Cemento Portland (AFCP, Argentina): Argentine cement manufacturers' association. Latin American peer chamber with similar functions (industry representation, technical standards, sustainability positioning) but operating in a separate country market.

Emerging players

• Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC): Global certification system for responsibly sourced concrete. PROCEMCO is CSC's regional operator for Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama — making CSC both a partner and a structural peer in the certification value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CamaraProcemco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/procemco
• Instagraminstagram.com/procemco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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