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Oct 29, 2025, 15:39 by Jeff Sieg

During Heidelberg Materials’ annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.

Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff Sieg

Last week, Heidelberg Materials North America had the privilege of hosting three of the company’s global sustainability leaders for site visits in Indiana and South Carolina: Dr. Katharina Beumelburg, Board Member and Chief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer; Christian Knell, Global Vice President Decarbonization; and Amelie Heimann-Pohl, Group CSO Management Associate.

Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff Sieg

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Heidelberg Materials hosted Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer at its cement plant in Mason City, where she was joined by Colleen Frein, president and CEO of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce.

Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired the assets and reserves of Island Aggregates, one of the last remaining permitted aggregates sites on Vancouver Island.

Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America has reached a major sustainability milestone, successfully processing 8 million tons of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use in construction and infrastructure applications. Photo of STAR plant by Henry Benton (2022).

Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America is proud to announce it has been named the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year. This award celebrates their 13-year commitment and support of the Big Sweep program.

Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff Sieg

On Friday August 22, 2025, Heidelberg Materials welcomed U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) and his staff to our state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.

Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff Sieg

As mentioned during the Heidelberg Materials Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the Heidelberg Materials Remote Optimization Center (HROC), a transformational leap in how we operate cement plants in North America. By implementing new technologies, real-time analytics and automation to enhance efficiency.

Jul 31, 2025, 09:56 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America announced that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.

Jul 11, 2025, 13:39 by Jeff Sieg

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Heidelberg Materials had the distinct honor of hosting U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and her team at our cement plant in Mason City, Iowa.

Jun 30, 2025, 14:16 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials today announced the appointment of Bill Fedorka, P.E., as Senior Vice President, Fly Ash, Southeast Region, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Jim Clayton, who is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service with the company.

Jun 3, 2025, 07:02 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.

Jun 2, 2025, 06:47 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that its recently acquired subsidiary, Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!), will rebrand to Heidelberg Materials Giant Resource Recovery (GRR).

May 21, 2025, 14:33 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce its Senior Director of Marketing, Lori Tiefenthaler, was recently recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) as the recipient of the John Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion.

May 15, 2025, 07:25 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce important upgrades to its cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York.

May 7, 2025, 15:19 by Jeff Sieg

The 6th edition of the Quarry Life Award, launched by Heidelberg Materials this past year, is well underway.

May 5, 2025, 11:33 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for the award-winning TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment project.

Apr 29, 2025, 07:42 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of commercial operations at its Winyah STAR Plant in Georgetown, South Carolina, the first beneficiation facility in the world to process harvested ash in commercial quantities.

Apr 16, 2025, 10:02 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.

Apr 1, 2025, 11:48 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.

Dec 18, 2024, 10:49 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America works diligently to fulfill our vision of “simple actions build strong communities” by supporting initiatives in our local communities focusing on Arts and Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being.

Nov 28, 2024, 00:46 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.

Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant, marking substantial progress towards more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.

Oct 29, 2025, 15:39 by Jeff Sieg

During Heidelberg Materials’ annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.

Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff Sieg

Last week, Heidelberg Materials North America had the privilege of hosting three of the company’s global sustainability leaders for site visits in Indiana and South Carolina: Dr. Katharina Beumelburg, Board Member and Chief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer; Christian Knell, Global Vice President Decarbonization; and Amelie Heimann-Pohl, Group CSO Management Associate.

Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff Sieg

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Heidelberg Materials hosted Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer at its cement plant in Mason City, where she was joined by Colleen Frein, president and CEO of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce.

Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired the assets and reserves of Island Aggregates, one of the last remaining permitted aggregates sites on Vancouver Island.

Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America has reached a major sustainability milestone, successfully processing 8 million tons of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use in construction and infrastructure applications. Photo of STAR plant by Henry Benton (2022).

Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America is proud to announce it has been named the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year. This award celebrates their 13-year commitment and support of the Big Sweep program.

Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff Sieg

On Friday August 22, 2025, Heidelberg Materials welcomed U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) and his staff to our state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.

Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff Sieg

As mentioned during the Heidelberg Materials Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the Heidelberg Materials Remote Optimization Center (HROC), a transformational leap in how we operate cement plants in North America. By implementing new technologies, real-time analytics and automation to enhance efficiency.

Jul 31, 2025, 09:56 by Jeff Sieg

Heidelberg Materials North America announced that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.

Jul 11, 2025, 13:39 by Jeff Sieg

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Heidelberg Materials had the distinct honor of hosting U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and her team at our cement plant in Mason City, Iowa.