Molins invests €100 million in precast concrete and urban landscaping
Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks,
Editorial Assistant
World Cement,
Molins has taken a major step in consolidating its precast solutions and urban landscaping businesses by launching three key initiatives representing a combined investment of approximately €100 million. These actions reflect Molins' commitment to industrialising the construction sector, sustainability, and international growth – while also reinforcing its focus on urban landscaping, designing public spaces that redefine how people experience cities.
Acquisition of leading Portuguese precast concrete company
As part of its strategy to strengthen its precast concrete solutions business, Molins has acquired Concremat, the leading precast concrete company in Portugal. Headquartered near Lisbon, Concremat operates two production facilities, employs 110 people, and collaborates with around 160 additional professionals. In 2024,Concremat reported revenues of €52 million.
“The acquisition of Concremat marks a step forward in our sustainable growth strategy and geographic diversification. Portugal is a key market in Southern Europe, and Concremat brings a solid track record, consolidated industrial capabilities, and a corporate culture that aligns perfectly with ours,” said Marcos Cela, CEO of Molins. “This deal strengthens our position in precast solutions, allows us to integrate local talent, and creates synergies that will enhance our ability to serve customers.”
The acquisition marks Molins’ entry into Portugal – a strategic market—and brings Concremat into its global precast concrete solutions portfolio, while retaining Molins' brand identity. The move strengthens Molins’ position in the precast segment and paves the way for expansion into other key markets.
New plant in Spain to triple industrialised housing capacity
In parallel, Molins has begun investing in a new precast concrete plant in central Spain, dedicated to industrialised housing. This cutting-edge, fully automated facility will triple current production capacity – from 1200 to 3000 housing units annually. The project is expected to generate 80 skilled jobs in fields such as engineering, logistics, and construction management.
This initiative responds to growing demand in the Spanish market for faster, more sustainable, and higher-quality housing solutions. It reinforces Molins’ commitment to transforming the construction model toward an industrialised approach, one that improves working conditions and creates more appealing roles for young and female talent.
Molins is applying to the residential market the technology it has already successfully used in its railway sleeper production lines – further strengthening its focus on industrial innovation as a driver of sector transformation. This expansion is expected to significantly boost production capacity. In 2024, the precast concrete business already accounted for 16% of Molins’ total turnover.
“The Spanish government’s push for industrialised housing highlights the urgent need to transform the production model in the residential sector. At Molins, we have long supported this transformation, convinced that industrialisation is key to delivering more efficient housing with shorter lead times,” stated CEO Marcos Cela. “We are reinforcing our ability to meet housing needs with innovative and scalable solutions.”
Escofet to locally produce urban concrete furniture in the US
The third project will be based in Oklahoma, where Molins will open a new plant under the Escofet brand – specialists in designing and manufacturing urban furniture and paving solutions that transform how public spaces are experienced. The goal is to locally produce the most in-demand product lines for the North American market, shortening delivery times and reducing the carbon footprint associated with transport.
Currently, the US accounts for 6% of Escofet’s revenue. With this investment, that figure is expected to rise to 30%. In addition to accelerating Molins’ growth in the region, the plant will create 50 direct jobs and enable a more decentralised, efficient production model that is closer to the end customer.
Together, these three initiatives reflect Molins’ evolution toward a growth model aligned with the sector’s biggest challenges. With these investments, Molins is not only expanding its industrial capacity and international footprint but also reinforcing its commitment to building a more innovative, modern, and efficient construction industry.
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