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Heidelberg Materials welcomes delegation to Athens, Georgia Quarry
Last week, in coordination with the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA), Heidelberg Materials hosted a tour for a delegation of elected officials at our Athens, Georgia quarry. -
Heidelberg Materials North America Highlights Commitment to Sustainability in September
With the continued focus on decarbonization and development of low carbon building solutions, Heidelberg Materials North America took part in several sustainability focused industry events across North America over the past month. -
Heidelberg Materials Receives Awards at Annual Portland Cement Association Meeting
Annually, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) recognizes outstanding achievements for member companies in safety and environmental performance. We are pleased to announce Heidelberg Materials was recognized earlier this month in both of those categories. -
Thornton Quarry Wins NSSGA Environmental Excellence Award
Last week, the National Sand, Stone and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of the 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards. We are pleased to announce that the Heidelberg Materials Thornton Quarry was selected as a recipient in the Gold Category. -
Heidelberg Materials Hosts Aspen Institute and U.S. Congressional Delegation at Brevik Cement Plant
Recently, Heidelberg Materials invited the Aspen Institute and a congressional delegation from the U.S. to tour the Brevik project and learn about the technology that will help capture and store 400,000 tons of CO2 per year. -
Heidelberg Materials’ Delta, BC, Plant Now Producing 100% EcoCem® Portland Limestone Cement
Heidelberg Materials is pleased to announce that their Delta, BC, cement plant has recently switched to producing 100% EcoCem® portland limestone cement (PLC). -
Heidelberg Materials North America to Acquire Green Drop Rock Products
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the business of Green Drop Rock Products located in Cochrane, Alberta. -
Heidelberg Materials North America and MHI Are Working Toward First Full-Scale Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Solution for Cement Industry
Industry-leading Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Facility in Edmonton, Alberta, continues to advance with MHI pilot plant. -
Heidelberg Materials announces slag supply agreement with the Levy Group of Companies
Heidelberg Materials announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Levy Group of Companies to secure a consistent supply of slag granules to produce high-quality slag cement at its Speed, Indiana, facility. -
Heidelberg Materials North America selects WSP as Owner’s Engineer for Edmonton Carbon Capture and Storage Project
Heidelberg Materials is pleased to announce the selection of WSP as the Owner's Engineers for the Edmonton, Alberta Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project. This facility, slated to begin construction late next year, will be the cement industry’s first full-scale application of carbon capture. -
U.S. DOE Selects Heidelberg Materials’ New Cement Plant in Mitchell for Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program Funding
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive approximately $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program. -
Heidelberg Materials Completes Acquisition of The SEFA Group, Inc.
Heidelberg Materials announced today that it has completed the purchase of The SEFA Group Inc., the largest recycler of fly ash sold for use in concrete products in the United States. -
Heidelberg Materials announces first clinker at new cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana
Heidelberg Materials is pleased to announce that the first clinker was produced at the company’s new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, on April 23, 2023. -
Heidelberg Materials to acquire The SEFA Group, Inc.
Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire The SEFA Group, Inc., the largest recycler of fly ash sold for use in concrete products in the U.S. -
Congresswoman Erin Houchin Visits Mitchell Plant
Heidelberg Materials welcomed Congresswoman Erin Houchin at the new Mitchell, Indiana, cement facility for a visit on Tuesday, April 11. -
Heidelberg Materials to partner with the Government of Canada for the First Global Net Zero Carbon Capture and Storage Facility (CCUS) in the Cement Industry
Heidelberg Materials is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Memorandum of Understanding between Heidelberg Materials and the Government of Canada. This partnership will support Heidelberg Materials’ project to develop the cement industry’s first global full scale Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) facility at the company’s Edmonton location. -
Heidelberg Materials Expands Footprint in Growing Central New York Market
Heidelberg Materials announced today that is has acquired all operating assets and reserves of RMS Gravel Inc., a producer of high-quality sand and gravel products located in the Central New York market. -
Heidelberg Materials Hosts Indiana Economic Development Corporation at the Mitchell Cement Plant
Heidelberg Materials was pleased to host representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) at its Mitchell Plant on March 21 for a discussion around the expansion project and the impact that it will have on the local and regional economy of Indiana. -
Heidelberg Materials Hosts U.S. Senator Mike Braun at Mitchell Cement Plant
Heidelberg Materials was pleased to host U.S. Senator Mike Braun on March 10 at its Mitchell, Indiana, cement plant. -
Heidelberg Materials Strengthens Recycling Focus in Key Midwest Market
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has two new sales yards in the Chicago metropolitan area for the company’s Revolve Recycled Aggregates.
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Material Solutions to Protect and Promote Biodiversity
Dec 5, 2024, 13:37 by Jeff SiegAs a company that engages in extractive activities, Heidelberg Materials recognizes that we can have an impact on nature, and we feel a strong responsibility to promote biodiversity at our quarries and to build a nature-positive future.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
Nov 28, 2024, 00:46 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Finalizes Award Contract with U.S. DOE for Mitchell, Indiana, Cement Plant Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Expands Reach in Central New York with acquisition of Carver Sand & Gravel
Jul 29, 2024, 11:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, New York, area.Full story -
U.S. EPA Selects Heidelberg Materials for Up to $5 Million in Funding for EPD Project
Jul 18, 2024, 06:58 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a robust, web-based tool that can help ready-mix concrete, cement and aggregate facilities to quickly produce high-quality Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).Full story
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Material Solutions to Protect and Promote Biodiversity
Dec 5, 2024, 13:37 by Jeff SiegAs a company that engages in extractive activities, Heidelberg Materials recognizes that we can have an impact on nature, and we feel a strong responsibility to promote biodiversity at our quarries and to build a nature-positive future.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
Nov 28, 2024, 00:46 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Stan Dacus Recognized by Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
Sep 17, 2024, 17:19 by Jeff SiegStan Dacus, a Vice President for Heidelberg Materials North America’s Southwest Region, was recently honored with the Bob Beard Good Neighbor Award, a prestigious accolade given by the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA).Full story -
Quick Compaction with Revolve™ Recycled Aggregates
Sep 4, 2024, 17:31 by Jeff SiegJK Tobin selects Revolve™ R30, a blended recycled aggregate subbase material, for use in warehouse project.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Finalizes Award Contract with U.S. DOE for Mitchell, Indiana, Cement Plant Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).Full story -
A Story of Coexistence: Great Horned Owls at Pine Ridge
Aug 12, 2024, 14:13 by Jeff SiegEarlier this year, our Pine Ridge Sand and Gravel facility in Springfield, Manitoba, had the unique privilege of hosting a family of Great Horned Owls at the site.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Expands Reach in Central New York with acquisition of Carver Sand & Gravel
Jul 29, 2024, 11:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, New York, area.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America and Pronto Announce Trial of Autonomous Haulage Solution Technology in Quarry Operations
Jul 25, 2024, 08:17 by Jeff SiegPronto, a Silicon Valley-based autonomy pioneer, and Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading producer of construction materials, are pleased to announce their plans to deploy Pronto’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at Heidelberg Materials Lake Bridgeport quarry in Texas. TFull story -
U.S. EPA Selects Heidelberg Materials for Up to $5 Million in Funding for EPD Project
Jul 18, 2024, 06:58 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a robust, web-based tool that can help ready-mix concrete, cement and aggregate facilities to quickly produce high-quality Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).Full story