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Hillman Garage Honored for Sustainable Concrete Construction
Slag cement supplied by Heidelberg Materials helped meet aggressive goals for resilience, sustainable design and versatility in the Hillman Garage, a winner in the 2023 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards in the durability category. -
Mitchell Plant Wins Silver Award in the Industrial Paving Category at American Concrete Pavement Association Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, was selected as the American Concrete Pavement Association Silver Award winner in the Industrial Paving Category. -
West Girard Avenue Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Heidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for a bridge that received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category “Transportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span up to 75 Feet.” -
Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Heidelberg Materials supplied Type III cement for the Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building in Hightstown, NJ, which won the 2024 PCI Design Award “Religious Structure Honorable Mention.” -
Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Heidelberg Materials supplied cement, fly ash and slag for the Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 'Mac' Middleton Bridge, winner of the 2024 PCI Design Award “Transportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet.” -
SEFA Rebrands to Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, SEFA, has joined the Heidelberg Materials brand effective today. -
Heidelberg Materials Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
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. -
Fern Hollow Bridge Replacement: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Heidelberg Materials supplied slag cement for the Fern Hollow Bridge replacement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting the fast, safe replacement of a structure that collapsed in January 2022. The project received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category “Bridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet Honorable Mention.” -
The Importance of Supporting the Red Cross: A Lifeline for Communities in Crisis
Heidelberg Materials North America has operations in 28 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada and our employees are proud to give back to the communities where they live and work. -
Material Solutions to Protect and Promote Biodiversity
As 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. -
Heidelberg Materials to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
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. -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
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. -
Stan Dacus Recognized by Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
Stan 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). -
Quick Compaction with Revolve™ Recycled Aggregates
JK Tobin selects Revolve™ R30, a blended recycled aggregate subbase material, for use in warehouse project. -
Heidelberg Materials Finalizes Award Contract with U.S. DOE for Mitchell, Indiana, Cement Plant Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
Heidelberg 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). -
A Story of Coexistence: Great Horned Owls at Pine Ridge
Earlier 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. -
Heidelberg Materials Expands Reach in Central New York with acquisition of Carver Sand & Gravel
Heidelberg 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. -
Heidelberg Materials North America and Pronto Announce Trial of Autonomous Haulage Solution Technology in Quarry Operations
Pronto, 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. T -
U.S. EPA Selects Heidelberg Materials for Up to $5 Million in Funding for EPD Project
Heidelberg 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). -
Heidelberg Materials Further Strengthens U.S. Footprint with Acquisitions in Texas and Pennsylvania
These acquisitions complement the company’s existing footprints in its core markets of Texas and Pennsylvania while strengthening its focus on recycling.
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Tyrone Quarry Reopens Following Remarkable Recovery Effort
Aug 12, 2026, 10:58 by Jeff SiegAfter more than a year of recovery following a historic flooding event, our Heidelberg Materials Tyrone Quarry in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, is fully operational once again.Full story -
Lewisville Pit Open House Builds Connections Ahead of Expansion
Jul 8, 2026, 13:30 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials recently welcomed neighbors and community members to an open house at the Lewisville Pit, in Battle Ground, Washington.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Commemorates Historic Village of Dexter at Nazareth Plant
Jun 29, 2026, 13:47 by Jeff SiegLast month, Heidelberg Materials commemorated the historic Village of Dexter, which once stood on the site of our Nazareth, Pennsylvania, cement plant.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America announces strategic investment in AmeriTex Pipe & Products
May 19, 2026, 09:24 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a leading provider of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete products in Texas.Full story -
Digital Tools Help Minimize Embodied Carbon Overages
May 1, 2026, 12:37 by Jeff SiegThe concrete industry is demonstrating leadership in its ability to deliver and quantify carbon reductions in the built environment, but challenges remain.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America completes acquisition of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Apr 1, 2026, 10:32 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Achieves Milestone with Autonomous Haul Trucks at Lake Bridgeport Quarry
Jan 15, 2026, 07:48 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America today announced it has autonomously hauled more than two million tons of limestone at its Lake Bridgeport Quarry in Texas over the course of eight months.Full story -
Quarry Life Award 2025: Hoosier Cavefish Project Earns International Recognition
Dec 17, 2025, 16:38 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is proud to celebrate a project that earned the Beyond Quarry Borders Award in the international Quarry Life Award 2025 competition — a study of the endangered Hoosier cavefish (Amblyopsis hoosieri) in Hamer Cave, Indiana.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Honors Veterans with $20,000 Donation to Fisher House Foundation
Dec 15, 2025, 12:54 by Jeff SiegIn recognition of Veterans Day and to honor the veterans within its workforce, Heidelberg Materials North America announced a $20,000 donation to Fisher House Foundation - an organization that provides comfort and housing to military families receiving medical care.Full story -
Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Dec 3, 2025, 13:57 by Jeff SiegThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes Heidelberg Materials North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America accelerates growth and strengthens low carbon offerings in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with acquisition of Walan Specialty Construction Products
Nov 20, 2025, 13:32 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware.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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Tyrone Quarry Reopens Following Remarkable Recovery Effort
Aug 12, 2026, 10:58 by Jeff SiegAfter more than a year of recovery following a historic flooding event, our Heidelberg Materials Tyrone Quarry in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, is fully operational once again.Full story -
Material Mindset: Making the most of SCMs Part 4: Recycled Construction/Demolition Materials as SCMs
Jul 28, 2026, 17:40 by User Not FoundBy transforming demolished concrete into valuable new resources, ReConcrete supports both circularity and decarbonization, creating new opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete while maintaining performance. Discover how innovations in recycled concrete paste and carbon mineralization are helping shape a more sustainable future for construction.Full story -
Material Mindset: Making the most of SCMs Part 3: Fly Ash Reclamation
Jul 27, 2026, 14:00 by User Not FoundAs traditional sources of fly ash continue to decline, innovative reclamation and beneficiation technologies are helping secure this valuable supplementary cementitious material (SCM) for the future. In this third installment of this series, we explore how Heidelberg Materials is transforming legacy coal ash resources into high-quality SCMs, expanding supply, supporting lower-carbon concrete, and turning an environmental challenge into a sustainable construction solution.Full story -
Material Mindset: Making the most of SCMs Part 2: Expanding Availability of Slag Cement
Jul 24, 2026, 18:12 by User Not FoundHeidelberg Materials is expanding slag cement production across key U.S. markets to strengthen SCM availability and support higher cement replacement rates. These investments help concrete producers enhance performance, reduce cracking in large pours, and advance sustainability goals.Full story -
Material Mindset: Making the most of SCMs Part 1: The Benefits of SCMs
Jul 23, 2026, 15:55 by User Not FoundHeidelberg Materials has taken a comprehensive approach to increasing SCM supply, both by opening and upgrading facilities and by developing new technologies that boost output. The result is enhanced access to SCMs, supporting stronger performance in your concrete and greater sustainability on your projects!Full story -
Lewisville Pit Open House Builds Connections Ahead of Expansion
Jul 8, 2026, 13:30 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials recently welcomed neighbors and community members to an open house at the Lewisville Pit, in Battle Ground, Washington.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Commemorates Historic Village of Dexter at Nazareth Plant
Jun 29, 2026, 13:47 by Jeff SiegLast month, Heidelberg Materials commemorated the historic Village of Dexter, which once stood on the site of our Nazareth, Pennsylvania, cement plant.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America announces strategic investment in AmeriTex Pipe & Products
May 19, 2026, 09:24 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a leading provider of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete products in Texas.Full story -
Digital Tools Help Minimize Embodied Carbon Overages
May 1, 2026, 12:37 by Jeff SiegThe concrete industry is demonstrating leadership in its ability to deliver and quantify carbon reductions in the built environment, but challenges remain.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America completes acquisition of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Apr 1, 2026, 10:32 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.Full story
