Heidelberg Materials announced they have entered an agreement with the Levy Group of Companies to secure a steady supply of slag granules to produce high-quality slag cement at its Indiana, U.S, facility.

With a projected volume of more than 400,000 tonnes annually, shipments are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2024 with slag granules being sourced from domestic sites in the Midwest.

In conjunction with this agreement, Heidelberg Materials have invested in new technology that will allow the facility to more proficiently grind the granules to produce a high-quality slag cement that is more sustainable than ordinary Portland cement.

The plant will shift from manufacturing Portland cement and clinker to producing specialty cement products and slag cement while also serving as a uniquely positioned distribution hub for the company’s extensive range of cementitious products.

“Our agreement with the Levy Group of Companies to secure a consistent supply of slag granules will help us accelerate the transition of the plant to slag cement production and better meet the increasing demand for more sustainable cement products in the growing Midwest market,” said Axel Conrads, President of the Midwest Region for Heidelberg Materials.

This initiative from Heidelberg Materials reflects their focus on building a sustainable future, creating a path to carbon neutrality, and adding to the circular economy in the building materials industry.