HeidelbergCement AG, along with its associated companies, operates globally, focusing on the production and distribution of fundamental construction materials: cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt. Its comprehensive offerings include various cement products; aggregates, which comprise natural stone options like sand and gravel, as well as crushed varieties such as stone chippings and crushed stones; and ready-mixed concrete. This concrete is crucial for numerous construction endeavors, from infrastructure projects like tunnels and bridges to commercial and public buildings like offices and schools, and also for fabricating precast components including stairs, ceiling elements, and other structural parts. Additionally, the company provides asphalt, primarily employed as the top layer in road construction. Beyond manufacturing, HeidelbergCement AG is also active in the trade of cement, clinker, secondary cementitious materials, and both solid and alternative fuels. The company was founded in 1873 and has its corporate headquarters situated in Heidelberg, Germany.