Heidelberg Materials is an integrated building materials manufacturer with leading positions in cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt, operating in over 50 countries.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials, with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. The company traces its origins to a Portland cement plant founded in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1873 by Johann Philipp Schifferdecker, a trained beer brewer who turned to industrial construction. It now employs more than 51,000 people and operates in over 50 countries, with a presence spanning Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Mediterranean and Western Asia.
North America is a substantial part of the business, with more than 450 locations and approximately 9,000 employees. In 2023 the company unified its North American operations under the Heidelberg Materials brand, having previously traded as Lehigh Hanson. Growth has come through strategic acquisitions, geographic expansion and technological innovation.
The company's stated corporate purpose is "Material to build our future", and it describes itself as committed to being the industry leader on the path to carbon neutrality. Its technical work spans sustainable construction, carbon capture technology, circular economy solutions, lower-carbon building materials, digital transformation and operational excellence. Product lines include evoZero, a lower-carbon product supporting the path to carbon neutrality, and evoBuild, a lower-carbon building materials range.
Heidelberg Materials sets out four culture principles: be stronger together, get the customer excited, unleash innovation, and think and act long term.
