About Votorantim Cimentos

We are a company made of people who act, who believe, and who build. Always together and with excellence, we keep pushing further. Every day, we strengthen our ability to succeed and grow, delivering sustainable results with great pride.

Our construction materials portfolio goes beyond cement and includes concrete, mortars, aggregates, plasticizers, additives, grouts, and finishing products. We also operate in agricultural inputs, waste management, co-processing, and logistics.

VC in numbers

9

Countries

we are present in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America

13.987

Direct

employees

R$29.4 billion

Net revenue

R$7.0 billion

Adjusted EBITDA

R$3.2 billion

Net profit

1.63x

Leverage ratio

26.0%

of leadership positions occupied by women

323,426 hours

devoted to training, development and education

R$19.5 million

in external social investments

327 sites

with engagement plans

12.2%

of employees engaged in volunteering

52.0%

of purchases from local suppliers

90 years of history

On January 18, 2026, our first plant, Santa Helena, located in the town of Votorantim, state of São Paulo (Brazil), produced cement for the first time. We are a building materials and sustainable solutions company. We started in Brazil, where we operate in all regions. We have also expanded abroad. Now, we are a multinational company operating in nine countries in Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Uruguay), North America (Canada and United States), Europe (Luxembourg and Spain) and Asia (Türkiye). Votorantim Cimentos. 90 years building the future.

2025

We completed the sale of our assets in Morocco and Tunisia

2025

In the United States, we expanded our concrete and aggregates supply capacity in Illinois with the acquisition of Rogers Ready-Mix & Materials

In the same state, we further strengthened our concrete operations with the incorporation of Wester Sand & Gravel, in partnership with Grundy County Redi-Mix.

2025

We developed a cement for highways that reduces the time required for the repair of road concrete slabs from five days to five hours, enabling traffic on the roads to resume quickly and safely

The solution was pioneered in Brazil on the Anchieta-Imigrantes Highway System, in the state of São Paulo.

2025

We advanced the implementation of our R$5 billion investment plan for expansions, modernizations, logistics and new businesses in Brazil in the period between 2024 and 2028

2024

Our R$5 billion investment plan in expansions, modernizations, logistics, and new business ventures to be implemented in Brazil

2024

We closed Tunisia divestment

2024

Opening of the first site dedicated exclusively to Verdera and Viter, in Itaperuçu, Brazil

2024

Launch of Blenture, in Spain, a new brand of products designed to reduce CO2 emissions and support sustainable construction practices

2024

Signing of the contract for the acquisition of clean energy from a solar farm in Minas Gerais, Brazil

2024

Implementation of a pilot project for carbon capture in Spain

2024

Launch of Rede Transformar website

2024

Inauguration of the Arcos de la Frontera solar farm in Spain

2023

US$150 million raised through sustainability-linked financing with IFC

2023

Integration of the Málaga plant (Spain) into our operations at VCEAA

2023

Expansion of concrete operations in the USA: acquisition of Best Concrete & Supply (Michigan) and 50% stake in Grundy County Redi-Mix (Illinois)

2023

Launch of the new Code of Conduct

2023

Pilot carbon capture project in Spain

2023

Inauguration of Ventos do Piauí wind farm and participation in the construction of a solar plant in Brazil

2023

Opening of cement grinding and shipments in Uruguay

 

 

2022

The Rollout of Our New Corporate Brand

We introduced our new corporate brand: more contemporary and representative of the diversity of our people, products and businesses, combining tradition, innovation and a vision of the future. The new visual identity seeks to connect our strategic goals and sustainability commitments with the process of transformation and growth in different segments and activities.

2022

Acquisition in the South of Spain

We completed the acquisition of all the businesses of Heidelberg Materials in the South of Spain, which includes a modern integrated cement plant located in Málaga, three aggregates quarries and eleven ready-mix plants in Andalusia region. This acquisition is fully aligned with our strategy, reinforces our presence in the Iberian Peninsula to better serve our customers and creates significant synergies with our existing assets

2021

Start of operation of the new plant in Pecém (CE)

Our new mill will supply our Poty Cement – All Constructions to the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza; this cement provides greater resistance and protection against the sea air and incorporates technologies and innovations for more sustainable production.

2021

Acquisition of Heidelberg Cement in Southern Spain

Located in the Malaga region, in Spain, the plant has an installed capacity of 1.4 million tonnes per year.

2021

Acquisition of Cementos Balboa

Located in the Extremadura region, in Spain, the plant has an installed production capacity of 1.6 million tonnes of cement per year.

2021

Combination of cement operations in North America

St Marys Cement Inc. and McInnis Cement begin joint production, distribution and sale of cement in Canada and the United States.

2020

Launch of Viter

A brand that combines the strength of Votorantim Cimentos with an exclusive focus on the agricultural segment.

2019

Acquisition of United Materials LLC

In line with our growth and geographic diversification strategies, we expanded our operations in North America.

2019

Verdera branding

Waste association business unit.

2019

New acquisition in Ananindeua

Acquisition of mortar plant in Ananindeua.

2019

Expansion of the mortar business in Cuiabá

Cuiabá plant starts to produce our mortar product.

2018

Opening of Manaus port

The operation consists of a terminal for receiving, storing, bagging and selling cement.

2018

Creation of Votorantim Cimentos International (VCI)

Located in Luxembourg, a new international company that will concentrate all investments outside Brazil.

2018

Start of Juntos Somos + operations in Brazil

Largest national loyalty program for the construction material retail in Brazil, with shareholders Votorantim Cimentos, Gerdau and Tigre.

2017

Inauguration of the Turkey plant

Inauguration of the Sivas, in Turkey

2017

Inauguration of the Bolivia plant

Inauguration of the Yacuses, in Bolivia

2015

Operations in 14 countries

A young multinational, present in 14 countries: Brazil, Canada, United States, Spain, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, India, China, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay

2012

Presence in Europe, Asia and Africa

After an asset swap, we started operating in Spain, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, India and China

2007

Expansion in South America

Expansion in South America though acquisition of equity interests – Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Uruguay

2002

Engemix

Acquisition of the concrete producer Engemix in Brazil.

2001

International expansion

First phase of international expansion: North America – Canada and the United States

1977

Leadership

Consolidation of leadership of the Brazilian cement market, with a 37% share.

1938

Viaduto do Chá

The company wins a public tender for refurbishing the Viaduto do Chá in the city of São Paulo, substituting its metallic structure with the current reinforced concrete one.

1936

Inauguration

Inauguration of the Santa Helena plant.

1933

First Votorantim Cimento’s factory

The kick-off of the construction of Votorantim Cimentos’ first cement factory in the city of Votorantim, in São Paulo, Brazil.

Votorantim S.A.

Votorantim S.A. is a permanently capitalized investment holding company with a long-term approach, seeking superior financial returns while generating positive social and environmental impact. Present in 19 countries, its portfolio comprises leading companies across their respective sectors, including construction materials, financial services, renewable energy, infrastructure, mining and metallurgy, orange juice, aluminum, long steel, real estate, investments, environmental management, and pharmaceuticals.

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