Heidelberg Materials North America has further strengthened its foothold in sustainable construction with the acquisition of key assets from Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), Calgary’s largest concrete recycler. The transaction includes CCI’s recycled aggregates yard in Southeast Calgary and its contract crushing business, which operates four mobile plants.
“The acquisition of the CCI assets further strengthens our existing footprint in the Calgary market and accelerates our focus on recycled concrete aggregates and circular solutions,” said Oliver Patsch, President of the Northwest Region for Heidelberg Materials North America.
This strategic move aligns with Heidelberg Materials’ broader commitment to optimizing its portfolio in core markets and expanding its sustainable product offerings. In recent years, the company has prioritized bolt-on acquisitions that enhance existing operations while advancing circular economy principles, including the integration of recycled construction materials.
Recycled aggregates play a crucial role in decarbonizing the built environment by reducing the reliance on virgin materials and lowering embedded carbon emissions in infrastructure projects. The acquisition of CCI builds on Heidelberg’s ongoing efforts to expand circular solutions in key markets, following similar sustainability-focused acquisitions.
“We are excited about increasing our recycled concrete offerings in this growing market and pleased to welcome the CCI employees to our team,” Patsch added.
The integration of CCI’s assets will not only enhance Heidelberg’s capacity to produce recycled aggregates but also strengthen its role in sustainable construction practices across Western Canada. With four mobile crushing plants under its control, the company is poised to streamline the repurposing of demolished concrete into valuable materials for new developments.
Across the industry, investments in recycled aggregates and low-carbon construction materials are accelerating in response to regulatory shifts and corporate sustainability commitments. Heidelberg Materials has been at the forefront of this movement, promoting circular solutions that align with both economic and environmental goals.
As cities and developers increasingly prioritize sustainable building practices, recycled concrete is becoming a more widely adopted component of infrastructure projects. With the expansion of its recycled aggregates business in Calgary, Heidelberg Materials positions itself as a leader in the region’s shift toward circular construction models.
