Grupo Unacem

What Grupo Unacem does

Grupo Unacem is a publicly listed Peruvian industrial conglomerate (UNACEM Corp S.A.A., ticker UNACEM on the Lima Stock Exchange) operating a vertically integrated portfolio across cement, ready-mix concrete, energy generation, and complementary engineering, security, and real estate services. Headquartered in Lima, the group operates in five countries (Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, and the USA) with installed cement capacity of 12.5 million tons per year across 7 plants (5 integrated, 2 grinding), annual concrete production exceeding 5.5 million cubic meters via UNICON and PREANSA, and 656 MW of owned power generation capacity (271 MW hydroelectric via Celepsa and 385 MW combined-cycle thermal via Termochilca). The Cemento Sol brand traces to 1916, and the group commands 45.5% of the Peruvian cement market. It also runs a network of 800+ PROGRESOL hardware stores and a fleet of 800+ concrete mixer trucks for last-mile distribution.

The business model is transaction-based across multiple verticals: cement and concrete sales to construction (self-construction via PROGRESOL, contractors, real estate developers, large infrastructure projects), lime to mining (via the CALCEM joint venture targeting copper processors), and energy to industrial clients, mining operators, and the grid via long-term power purchase agreements. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated directly by a sales-led field force, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, the PROGRESOL retail network, and dedicated international subsidiaries (UNACEM Ecuador, UNACEM Chile, UNACEM North America, plus PREANSA in three countries). ESG is a strategic pillar: Grupo Unacem ranks in the Top 10% of the global construction materials industry in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 (78/100 CSA score) and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index.

Founded in 1916 and reorganized under the UNACEM Corp holding structure in 2021, the group has expanded internationally since 2011 through the Drake Cement launch in the USA, the Lafarge Ecuador acquisition in 2016, the UNACEM Chile acquisition in 2018, the Tehachapi and Termochilca acquisitions in 2023, the UNACEM North America brand launch in 2024, and the CALCEM lime joint venture with Grupo Calidra (Mexico) in 2025. FY2025 consolidated revenue reached S/ 7,035.5 million (~US$1.87 billion) with FY2024 EBITDA of S/ 1,660 million and 2025 CAPEX of S/ 699 million.

Name

Grupo Unacem

Legal name

UNACEM Corp S.A.A.

Website

https://grupounacem.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Grupo Unacem is a publicly listed Peruvian industrial conglomerate operating vertically integrated cement, concrete, energy generation, and complementary services across five countries (Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, USA), serving construction, mining, energy, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials (Cement, Concrete, and Energy)

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Engineering Services (541330), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Ready-mix concrete
• Prefabricated concrete structures
• Hydroelectric power generation
• Construction materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cement Production and Sales: Cement manufacturing and sales through 7 plants (5 integrated, 2 grinding) with 12.5 million tons annual capacity across Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and the USA (Drake Cement, Tehachapi Cement). Products include Cemento Sol brand in Peru.
2. Concrete and Prefabricated Products: Production and sale of ready-mix concrete, precast/prestressed concrete structures, blocks, adoquines (paving stones), and pavements through UNICON (Peru, Chile) and PREANSA (Peru, Chile, Colombia). Fleet of 800+ mixer trucks with annual production exceeding 5.5 million cubic meters of concrete.
3. Energy Generation and Sales: Hydroelectric power generation through Celepsa (El Platanal 220 MW and Marañón 51 MW) and thermal power through Termochilca (385 MW combined cycle). Energy is sold to mining companies, industrial clients, and the grid under power purchase agreements.
4. Engineering, Security, and Real Estate Services: Complementary businesses including ARPL Tecnología Industrial, Vigiandina, INMA, and real estate solutions developed to support core operations and diversify revenue.
5. Lime Production (CALCEM Joint Venture): Joint venture with Grupo Calidra to produce and sell lime through CALCEM S.A., targeting mining and construction sectors in Peru with 200,000 tons/year capacity plant in Condorcocha.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grupo UNACEM is a diversified industrial group that manufactures and sells cement (12.5 million tons/year across 7 plants), produces ready-mix and precast/prestressed concrete (5.5+ million m³/year via UNICON and PREANSA), and generates hydroelectric and combined-cycle thermal power (656 MW total via Celepsa and Termochilca). It also operates complementary engineering (ARPL), security (Vigiandina), and real estate (INMA) services, with sales across Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, and the United States.

Product overview

Grupo UNACEM is a diversified industrial group with operations in cement, concrete, energy, and related services across Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, and the United States. The cement portfolio includes branded products such as Cemento Sol (Peru's emblematic brand since 1916), Cemento Andino, UNACEM Ecuador/Selvalegre, Drake Cement, Tehachapi Cement, and the consolidated UNACEM North America brand. The concrete business operates through UNICON (ready-mix concrete with 800+ mixer trucks, 5.5+ million m³/year) and PREANSA (precast/prestressed concrete across 3 countries). The energy segment includes hydroelectric plants (Celepsa: El Platanal 220 MW + Marañón 51 MW = 271 MW combined) and the Termochilca thermal plant (385 MW combined-cycle). New ventures include CALCEM (lime production joint venture with Grupo Calidra, 200,000 tonnes/year from 2027). Supporting services include engineering (ARPL), security (Vigiandina), and retail distribution (PROGRESOL: 800+ hardware stores). Total installed cement capacity: 12.5 million tonnes/year across 7 plants (5 integrated, 2 grinding).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cemento Sol: The group's flagship cement brand in Peru, with over 100 years of history.
• UNICON
• PREANSA
• Celepsa
• Drake Cement
• Tehachapi Cement
• PROGRESOL
• CALCEM

Products and services

• Cement (Cemento Sol, Cemento Andino, Selvalegre/UNACEM Ecuador, Drake Cement, Tehachapi Cement) Cement produced and sold across Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and the United States through 7 plants (5 integrated, 2 grinding) with 12.5 million tons/year installed capacity. Cemento Sol is the flagship Peruvian brand (since 1916); Cemento Andino serves Peru from Condorcocha at 4,000 m.a.s.l.; Selvalegre serves Ecuador; Drake Cement and Tehachapi Cement serve the United States under the UNACEM North America brand. Sold to large construction firms, infrastructure projects, real estate developers, government agencies, and mining companies.
• Ready-mix concrete (UNICON) Ready-mix concrete produced and delivered through UNICON in Peru and Chile using a fleet of more than 800 mixer trucks, with annual production exceeding 5.5 million cubic meters. UNICON was formed in 1996 from the merger of COPRESA and HORMEC; UNICON Chile was created through the acquisition of Hormigones Independencia. Sells directly to large construction projects and serves technically complex ready-mix concrete needs.
• Precast and prestressed concrete structures (PREANSA) Industrialized precast and prestressed concrete structures for technically complex construction projects, operated by PREANSA in Peru, Chile, and Colombia. PREANSA provides construction solutions that require prefabricated concrete components for large infrastructure and commercial projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint reduced from 612 to 495 kg CO₂-eq/t cementitious by 2030 roadmap target (-117 kg reduction)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo CalidracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Joint venture between Grupo Unacem and Grupo Calidra (Mexico) to create CALCEM S.A., a company dedicated to lime production and sales in Peru. The joint venture is constructing a 200,000 tons/year lime plant in Condorcocha, Tarma, Peru, with an investment of US$70 million. Grupo Calidra brings over 115 years of lime industry experience and proprietary kiln technology designed to incorporate future CO₂ capture capabilities. Operations are projected to begin in June 2027. The plant is strategically located adjacent to Unacem's existing cement plant with access to renewable hydroelectric power and proximity to central Peru mining operations.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cementos Argos: Colombian cement and concrete producer (Grupo Argos subsidiary) operating across Colombia, the Caribbean, and the US Southeast. Directly comparable regional cement-concrete model in Latin America with overlapping geographic exposure to Colombia (where UNACEM operates PREANSA) and the US market (where UNACEM North America competes).
• Pacasmayo: Direct Peruvian cement competitor with northern Peru plants, concrete operations, and packaging. Competes head-to-head with UNACEM's Cemento Sol and Cemento Andino brands in the Peruvian self-construction, construction, and infrastructure segments; comparable business model and customer base.
• Grupo Gloria (Yura): Diversified Peruvian industrial group with cement operations under the Yura brand in southern Peru, plus ready-mix concrete. Competes with UNACEM for the Peruvian cement and concrete market; comparable customer segmentation (construction, infrastructure, mining).

Broad incumbents

• Holcim: Global cement and aggregates major with extensive Latin American operations (Mexico, Central America, Argentina). Directly competes with UNACEM in Ecuador (former Lafarge operations now UNACEM Ecuador) and in adjacent Andean markets. Comparable vertically-integrated building materials model with stronger R&D and ESG program.
• Cemex: Mexican-headquartered global cement, ready-mix, and aggregates leader with deep presence across Mexico, Central America, South America, and the US. Overlaps with UNACEM in Colombia, the US Southwest, and broader LatAm cement trade flows; comparable vertically-integrated cement-concrete model at much larger scale.
• Heidelberg Materials: German global cement, aggregates, and ready-mix major with significant presence in the Americas and strong decarbonization roadmap. Comparable vertically-integrated cement model and ESG positioning, operating at much larger scale than UNACEM across multiple LatAm and US markets.
• CRH plc: Irish-headquartered global building materials group with major US cement, aggregates, and concrete operations. Competes with UNACEM North America in the US Southwest and represents the type of large, integrated incumbent UNACEM is scaling to compete against globally.

Emerging players

• Grupo Calidra: Largest lime producer in Latin America, partnered with UNACEM in CALCEM to enter the Peruvian lime market. Indirect peer via shared end-market exposure to copper mining in central Peru and overlapping industrial minerals manufacturing capabilities.

Regional players

• Cementos Bio Bio: Chilean cement and concrete producer with plants serving the Chilean construction sector. Direct competitor to UNACEM Chile's cement and concrete operations; similar scale and geographic focus but limited to the Chilean market.

Others

• Calidra (Grupo Calidra): Mexican lime producer with 115+ years of experience and proprietary kiln technology, now a strategic JV partner in CALCEM S.A. for lime production in Peru. Indirectly comparable via shared mining customer base and complementary kiln technology expertise now being deployed for UNACEM's CALCEM venture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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