CEMEX Acquires Majority Stake in RC-Baustoffe Berlin

CEMEX has acquired a majority stake in RC-Baustoffe Berlin GmbH & Co. KG, a prominent recycling firm and member of the Heim Group. This acquisition is a key component of CEMEX’s ongoing initiative to enhance its circularity business, aligning with the company’s commitment to sustainable development and the circular economy.

“The cement value chain is a valuable contributor to the circular economy with concrete being an infinitely recyclable material. With acquisitions such as this, CEMEX continues to strengthen its commitment to circularity through Regenera as well as promoting the world’s transition to a more circular economy. Construction and demolition waste accounts for more than 30% of global waste streams and reintegrating these materials into the construction value chain can reduce the use of virgin raw materials,” says Fernando González, CEO, CEMEX.

RC-Baustoffe Berlin specializes in processing mineral construction, demolition, and excavation materials. The recycling facility has a significant capacity, handling up to 400,000t of material annually. The integration of RC-Baustoffe Berlin into CEMEX’s Regenera business unit will enable the conversion of these recycled materials into repurposed aggregates, which will be used in concrete production, thereby reintroducing them into the construction value chain.

In addition to its robust recycling operations, RC-Baustoffe Berlin operates Germany’s first plant dedicated to the permanent storage of biogenic CO₂ in recycled mineral waste. This innovative facility underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.

"We have been collaborating with CEMEX on recycled aggregates for several years, and the company has consistently proven to be a reliable partner in the Berlin metropolitan market. Given its strong commitment to sustainability and the circular economy, CEMEX is the perfect partner to guide RC-Baustoffe Berlin toward a successful future,” says Philipp Heim, Managing Partner, Heim Group.

CEMEX Regenera is dedicated to circularity. It recovered over 9 million t of mineral construction, demolition, and excavation materials in 2023. The unit has set an ambitious goal of recovering over 14 million t annually by 2030. This acquisition further supports CEMEX’s mission to leverage the cement value chain for circularity and aligns with the company’s earlier partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a leading global network advocating for circular economy practices.