Heidelberg Cement news
Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials, appointed new President of GCCA
Dr von Achten was officially confirmed as President at the GCCA Global CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference in Mexico City in June 2025.
Heidelberg Materials North America acquires concrete recycling business in Calgary
Heidelberg Materials North America has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.
GRR! Rebrands to Heidelberg Materials
Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!) will rebrand to Heidelberg Materials Giant Resource Recovery (GRR) effective immediately.
Heidelberg Materials presents Strategy 2030 to further accelerate profitable growth
Heidelberg Materials presented its “Strategy 2030: Making a Material Difference” at this year’s Capital Markets Day in Brevik, Norway.
World’s largest calcined clay plant in Ghana starts production
Heidelberg Materials and CBI Ghana Ltd have completed the construction of the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay worldwide.
Heidelberg Materials Annual General Meeting resolves higher dividend
For the 2024 financial year, shareholders will receive a dividend of €3.30 per share, corresponding to an increase of 10%.
Heidelberg Materials invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in New York
Upgrades include a new packaging line for bagged products, increased cement storage and a new fully automated palletising system.
Heidelberg Materials completes acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc.
Heidelberg Materials North America has completed the acquisition of 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 plans to increase dividend by 10% to €3.30 per share
Heidelberg Materials aims to significantly increase its dividend this year as well. The Managing Board and Supervisory Board will propose to the Annual General Meeting on 15 May to distribute a dividend of €3.30 per share for the 2024 financial year.
Heidelberg Materials Contracting appoints new Managing Director
Scott Cooper has been appointed Managing Director of Heidelberg Materials UK’s national road surfacing and contracting infrastructure business.