Carmeuse acquires control of Argentine lime producer Caleras San Juan
This move expands Carmeuse's regional presence and production capacity, supporting its Latin American growth strategy.
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Manufacturer of lime, limestone, and mineral-based products
carmeuse.com- Headquarters
- Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Founded year
- 1860
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Industry
- Construction Materials
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Latest news about Carmeuse
In short: Carmeuse validated industrial carbon capture technology through its Butterfly project and expanded its global footprint via acquisitions.
Company announcements
Carmeuse and Terval create CarVal Biomass joint venture
The Belgian partners will grind biomass pellets at Terval's Liège site, with up to 120,000 tonnes annual capacity and first volume by Q4 2027.
Carmeuse will deploy Cat autonomous hauling at Drummond Island quarry
The agreement brings Caterpillar's MineStar Command for hauling to its 777 truck fleet, aiming to improve safety and productivity. Supported by Fabick Cat.
Carmeuse completed the acquisition of Unicalce, making it fully owned
The Italian lime leader, with roots since 1923, now integrates into Carmeuse with 12 sites, 500 employees, and a 2026 integration roadmap.
Media coverage
Carmeuse expands in Argentina - LatinFinance
The Belgium-based lime maker acquires Caleras San Juan to help it meet growing demand in Chile and Argentina...
Carmeuse Majan Acquires Al Namariq to Enhance Regional Lime Supply Capabilities
(IN BRIEF) Carmeuse, through its majority-owned entity Carmeuse Majan, has acquired 100% of Al Namariq, a modern lime plant located next to its existing facilities...
Carmeuse launches a half-billion-dollar offer to grow in Chile.
A series of major shareholders, among which the holding company of the historical owner family of Cementos Bío Bío, have already signed an agreement to sell...
Engie and Carmeuse abandon their carbon capture project in Wallonia
The Columbus project aimed to concentrate the CO2 emitted by a new type of innovative lime kiln and to combine it with hydrogen...
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