A major leap toward greener construction: CIMPOR has announced a €155 million investment to modernize its operations and establish a cutting-edge Research & Development Center in Alhandra, Portugal. This initiative will create 100+ skilled jobs and position the country at the forefront of sustainable building innovation.
Key highlights:
The new R&D Center will focus on low-clinker cement, carbon capture, AI in production, concrete recycling, and 3D printing for modular construction
♻️ The facility will be built using green cement (LC³) and recycled aggregates, embracing the circular economy
🤝 Open collaboration with universities, startups, and global innovation hubs
🏢 The center will also serve as a “living lab,” with real-time monitoring and educational access
CEO Cevat Mert underscores this as a milestone in showcasing Portuguese talent and innovation capacity. Chairman Suat Çalbiyik noted that CIMPOR has grown into the world’s 3rd largest cement group, operating in 14 countries with 8,000 employees.
This investment reinforces Portugal’s potential to lead Europe's sustainable construction revolution.
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