Heidelberg Materials is one of the largest manufacturers of construction materials in the world, and the company’s products are used in the construction of houses, roads and commercial and industrial structures. Originally German, the company is now multinational with operations in many countries. It is also the majority shareholder in Hornsteinn, an Icelandic holding company, […]

Heidelberg’s goal is to become a global leader in sustainable building materials. The cement industry is responsible for 6-8% of global anthropogenic carbon emissions. Because of this, one of Heidelberg Materials’ main goals is to reduce its carbon footprint and the negative impact of cement production. The project at Þorlákshöfn is part of the company’s […]

It is estimated that the carbon footprint will be reduced by 20-25%. That is a medium goal, but an even higher replacement rate is aimed for, which requires further product development and the introduction of new products. Every step towards a lower carbon footprint of cement is a step in the right direction. A reduction […]

Cement production is and will be important to the modern construction industry for years to come. It is likely that in the future it will be possible to use more other materials in some branches of the construction industry, but cement is absolutely necessary in various structures and will be so for many years to […]

Tuff, a natural pozzolanic material (volcanic material), has long been used as an admixture in cement production. The material is already part of the European cement standard EN 197-1.

Primarily to destinations in Northern Europe, to Norway and Sweden, but possibly also to Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Great Britain and/or Germany.

The town receives income through taxes and fees from the activity as well as the project, which creates between 60-80 new jobs as well as secondary jobs. That can lead to an increase in the number of inhabitants in the town, which would mean increased income, e.g. through local government. Taxes and fees will of […]

Heidelberg Materials in Iceland and Hornsteinn are sister companies that both operate in Iceland. Heidelberg Materials is the sole owner of HPM and the majority owner of Hornsteinn. Hornstein’s CEO, Þorsteinn Víglundsson, has worked with Heidelberg Materials on the project and has been its advocate in Iceland.

Tuff mining is not inherently polluting. The processing takes place by grinding material that is found naturally in the town’s environment. The processing itself takes place in a closed space so that there will be no danger of fumes. The factory’s buildings have a visual impact, but otherwise the activities will not have noise or […]

It is estimated that around 60-80 jobs will be created at the factory when it is fully operational. The jobs are of various types and include, among other things, in equipment control, engineering, electrical engineering and general management. There are also countless other secondary jobs that are created due to the purchase of various services […]