Holcim has successfully placed its first 99.2% clinker-free concrete pavement in North America, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable building. This innovative project, completed in collaboration with Stoneway Concrete, resulted in a 74.7% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to standard concrete using Type IL cement. “Our net-zero goals are ambitious, and to...
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce the successful conversion of its Speed, Indiana, cement plant to a slag grinding facility to better support the increased demand for more sustainable cementitious products in in the Midwest market. Following last year’s opening of its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, Heidelberg Materials ceased portland...
Holcim is entering a partnership with Greentown Labs, the largest incubator of climate tech startups in North America, to accelerate open innovation for the decarbonization of the built environment. The premium “Terawatt” partnership with Greentown, with incubators in Somerville, Mass. and Houston, Texas, gives Holcim prime access to promising startups focused on innovative and sustainable...
Heidelberg Materials celebrates the opening of its new cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, the second-largest single cement production facility in North America. The state-of-the-art plant will substantially increase local production levels while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and energy consumption for Heidelberg Materials North America. The project, realised on time and on budget despite disruptions from...
Acquisition of Cajun Ready Mix Concrete includes eight plants Footprint strengthened in dynamic Baton Rouge, Louisiana region Cajun is a recognized leader in innovation, service and quality Holcim acquired Cajun Ready Mix Concrete, the largest in its sector in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, Louisiana, USA. The transaction will integrate Cajun’s expertise along with its...