Heidelberg Materials North America has officially completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries, which include Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company, and Giant Resource Recovery. This acquisition, from the Fortaleza, Uniland, and Trituradora groups, strengthens Heidelberg Materials’ footprint in key regions across the Southeastern United States and New England.
The acquisition includes a cement plant in Harleyville, South Carolina, which is a crucial production facility that will support Heidelberg Materials’ expansion strategy. Additionally, the transaction includes four distribution terminals, providing improved supply chain efficiency and broader market reach. The newly acquired assets also comprise a joint-venture deep-water import terminal in Savannah, Georgia, ensuring efficient import capabilities to support growing demand.
Further enhancing the company’s regional presence, Heidelberg Materials gains cement and slag distribution terminals in Newington, New Hampshire, and Thomaston, Maine, along with a deep-water import terminal in Boston, Massachusetts. These facilities will help optimize logistical operations, ensuring high-quality construction materials are delivered efficiently to customers across multiple states.
The acquisition also includes Giant Resource Recovery, a business specializing in alternative fuel recycling. This addition aligns with Heidelberg Materials’ commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Their operation will play a critical role in enhancing the use of alternative fuels in cement production, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels, and supporting carbon reduction initiatives.
By integrating these operations, Heidelberg Materials aims to expand its environmental impact, increasing resource efficiency and promoting responsible use of waste-derived fuels. This strategic move reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction materials industry.
Also, with the acquisition, Heidelberg Materials welcomes approximately 400 new employees from Giant Cement Holding Inc. into its workforce. This expansion not only strengthens the company’s capabilities but also reinforces its position as an industry leader. Additionally, the integration of the new customer base presents new opportunities for Heidelberg Materials to deliver enhanced service, better product offerings, and more robust distribution networks.
The company is focused on ensuring a seamless transition for employees, customers, and business partners. Efforts are being made to integrate operational systems, maintain high service levels, and continue delivering high-quality products to meet the growing demand.
As a global leader in the construction materials industry, Heidelberg Materials continues to focus on portfolio optimization, sustainability, and innovation. The company remains dedicated to developing new technologies and processes that minimize environmental impact while delivering superior quality building materials to the market.
About Heidelberg Materials North America
Heidelberg Materials North America is part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. The company prioritizes environmental responsibility, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and implementing sustainable practices throughout the construction materials supply chain.
Heidelberg Materials operates in over 50 countries, with more than 51,000 employees and a strong portfolio of subsidiaries that enhance its presence across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Some of its key global brands and subsidiaries include Lehigh Hanson in North America, Hanson in the United Kingdom, and Italcementi in Italy. Through its extensive network of cement plants, aggregates production facilities, and ready-mixed concrete operations, Heidelberg Materials continues to deliver high-quality building materials that support sustainable infrastructure development worldwide.
Source: cemnet.com