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Heidelberg Materials North America Joins with Industry Partners to Create a Circular Economy: Part One
DOTs and other agencies increasingly need to consider the sustainability of their infrastructure construction—and recycling post-demolition materials by crushing and processing them for use as a substitute for virgin aggregate is one solution. This first of a two-part series examines ways that we are working with the state of Washington to ensure post demolition materials find their way into new applications. -
TX Active® Contributes to Sustainable Design of Award-Winning Courthouse
The Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Nashville, Tennessee, was a double winner in the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s 2024 PCI Design Awards, receiving both a Special Award for sustainable design as well as an honorable mention in the Government and Public category. Heidelberg Materials TX Active® photocatalytic cement makes this important structure self-cleaning while helping to abate air pollutants. -
Mitchell Plant Hosts 2024 Tech Week
We are pleased to be able to leverage the knowledge and experience of our team members to provide learning opportunities and training events for our employees and customers to help them achieve their goals and be more successful at what they do. A great example of this in action is our annual Tech Week, where our Cement Technical Services and Material Quality Control teams from across North America meet to learn about emerging trends and technologies, discuss sustainability and digital innovations and share best practices. -
Midwest Region’s Concrete School Helps Customers Be More Successful
The building materials industry is rapidly evolving and shifting. The demand for sustainable materials is increasing and new technologies are being introduced at a record pace. Our employees and our customers both face similar challenges in staying on top of new trends and developments in their businesses. -
Whitman-Walker Health Wins Slag Cement Association Award
Heidelberg Materials is pleased to have supplied slag cement for Whitman-Walker Health (WWH) at St. Elizabeth’s / Max Robinson Center, a winner in the 2023 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete awards in the architectural category. -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Latest Milestone in Edmonton CCUS Project
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today the latest step in its two-stage competitive procurement process as it works to select the carbon capture technology and contractor for providing the CO₂ separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project. This ground-breaking project is planned to be the first full-scale application of CCUS in the cement sector. -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces New Texas Lehigh Cement Company Slag Facility in Houston
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP, its fifty-fifty joint venture with Eagle Materials Inc., will be starting production at a new slag cement facility in Houston, Texas, this summer. -
Supporting Resilient, Sustainable Family Homes
In Gig Harbor, Washington, a collaboration between Heidelberg Materials North America, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, and their partners has showcased an innovative approach to construction: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) using concrete produced with EvoBuild® Low Carbon Concrete and Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA). This project was supplied by Corliss Resources LLC, a Heidelberg Materials company which has started its rebranding to Heidelberg Materials this week. -
U.S. DOE Selects Heidelberg Materials’ New Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana for Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $500 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP). The purpose of this project is to advance the integration of full-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage at the new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. -
Heidelberg Materials’ Mitchell Cement Plant Hosts Open House Demonstrating State-of-the-Art Packaging System
Heidelberg Materials North America recently hosted customers and other industry partners at its Mitchell, Indiana, cement plant to demonstrate the operation of its rotating packaging system. -
Congressman Rick Larsen Visits Heidelberg Materials North America's Headquarters
On February 27, Congressman Rick Larsen, Ranking Member on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, visited the Heidelberg Materials North America headquarters as part of a trip to the Lone Star State. -
40% Slag Mix Featured in Concrete for New Construction at Times Square
Heidelberg Materials North America supplied slag cement and portland cement to Tec-Crete Transit Mix who supplied the concrete used in the construction of TSX Broadway in New York City, which was the 2022/2023 grand award winner in the Concrete Industry Board (CIB) of New York’s 62nd annual Roger H. Corbetta Awards for Quality Concrete. -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Latest Step in Edmonton CCUS Project
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today a significant milestone in its two-stage competitive procurement process as it works to select the capture technology and contractor for providing the CO2 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project. -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces New Bag Designs for Packaged Cement Products
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce the redesign of the bags for its packaged cement products to reflect the company’s recent rebranding to Heidelberg Materials. -
Carroll Community College partners with Heidelberg Materials North America in the Millwright Apprenticeship Program
Carroll Community College, in partnership with Heidelberg Materials North America, will provide a path to a skilled-based job for employees in the Millwright Apprenticeship Program. -
Heidelberg Materials North America’s Edmonton & Delta Cement Plants Receive ENERGY STAR Certification
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that its cement plants in Edmonton, Alberta, and Delta, British Columbia, have earned Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) ENERGY STAR for Industry Certification ... -
EvoBuild™ Low Carbon Concrete Available in All North American Markets
Heidelberg Materials North America celebrates the completed rollout of EvoBuild™ Low Carbon Concrete, which is now available across all North American markets the company serves -
Heidelberg Materials North America Offers Free On-Demand Concrete Sustainability Course
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it is offering a free AIA accredited on-demand course, “Mastering Sustainable Concrete: on the Road to Net Zero Construction,” to demonstrate to owners, contractors, specifiers and designers how to make choices that promote decarbonization. -
Servtex Quarry Hosts Community Open House
Last month our Servtex Quarry right outside of San Antonio, Texas, hosted an open house for the local community. The event was held Saturday, November 11, and was well-attended by neighbors from the surrounding cites of Garden Ridge, New Braunfels and Schertz. -
Heidelberg Materials North America Applauds Creation of Carbon Capture Incentive Program in Alberta
Heidelberg Materials North America congratulates the Government of Alberta for the creation of its Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP), which provides up to 12 per cent of eligible capital costs to integrate carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology (CCUS) into heavy industrial operations across multiple industry sectors.
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Heidelberg Materials North America Acquires Concrete Recycling Business in Calgary
Jun 3, 2025, 07:02 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.Full story -
Giant Resource Recovery Rebrands to Heidelberg Materials
Jun 2, 2025, 06:47 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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).Full story -
Lori Tiefenthaler honored with NRMCA John Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion
May 21, 2025, 14:33 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York
May 15, 2025, 07:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce important upgrades to its cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York.Full story -
North American Quarry Life Award Project Competes Internationally
May 7, 2025, 15:19 by Jeff SiegThe 6th edition of the Quarry Life Award, launched by Heidelberg Materials this past year, is well underway.Full story -
TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment Wins Awards
May 5, 2025, 11:33 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for the award-winning TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment project.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Winyah STAR® Plant Commercial Operations
Apr 29, 2025, 07:42 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Growing South Carolina Footprint
Apr 16, 2025, 10:02 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
Apr 1, 2025, 11:48 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
Dec 18, 2024, 10:49 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.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
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Heidelberg Materials North America Acquires Concrete Recycling Business in Calgary
Jun 3, 2025, 07:02 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.Full story -
Giant Resource Recovery Rebrands to Heidelberg Materials
Jun 2, 2025, 06:47 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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).Full story -
Lori Tiefenthaler honored with NRMCA John Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion
May 21, 2025, 14:33 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York
May 15, 2025, 07:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce important upgrades to its cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York.Full story -
North American Quarry Life Award Project Competes Internationally
May 7, 2025, 15:19 by Jeff SiegThe 6th edition of the Quarry Life Award, launched by Heidelberg Materials this past year, is well underway.Full story -
TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment Wins Awards
May 5, 2025, 11:33 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for the award-winning TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment project.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Winyah STAR® Plant Commercial Operations
Apr 29, 2025, 07:42 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Growing South Carolina Footprint
Apr 16, 2025, 10:02 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Hosts Association Visit at Union Bridge Cement Plant
Apr 14, 2025, 15:30 by Jeff SiegRecently, we opened up our Union Bridge, Maryland plant to representatives from Build With Strength, a coalition of the National ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and the Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA), along with some other local contractors to explore the plant's contributions to low carbon concrete.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
Apr 1, 2025, 11:48 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story