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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. -
Heidelberg Materials Attends White House Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization
Heidelberg Materials was invited by the White House to join a wide range of industrial sector executives and labor leaders for a productive roundtable conversation to discuss innovation and ways to accelerate industrial decarbonization. -
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Visits Heidelberg Materials North American Headquarters
The team at the Heidelberg Materials North America Headquarters welcomed Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) on Monday, February 13
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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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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 Hosts Special Visitors at Cadomin Quarry for Safety Week
Oct 29, 2025, 15:39 by Jeff SiegDuring Heidelberg Materials’ annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff SiegLast 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.Full story -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff SiegOn 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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).Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg 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.Full story