HeidelbergCement AG

HeidelbergCement AG is a German multinational building materials company headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, and one of the world's largest producers of cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Founded in 1873, HeidelbergCement has grown over 150 years to become a global leader in the construction materials industry, operating in around 50 countries across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates through four main business segments: Cement, which includes the production and sale of various cement types; Aggregates, encompassing sand, gravel, and crushed stone production; Ready-mixed concrete, providing fresh concrete solutions; and Building products, including precast concrete elements and asphalt. HeidelbergCement operates approximately 3,000 production sites worldwide, including cement plants, aggregate quarries, concrete plants, and other facilities, serving construction companies, infrastructure projects, and individual customers. The company employs around 53,000 people globally and is known for its technological innovation in sustainable construction materials and carbon-neutral building solutions. HeidelbergCement is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is a component of the MDAX index. The company has been actively pursuing digitalization initiatives and sustainability goals, including its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and developing carbon capture and utilization technologies. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, HeidelbergCement has established strong market positions in key regions, particularly in Western Europe, North America, and emerging markets in Africa and Asia.