What is Heidelberg Materials?
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, which owns and operates three subsidiaries, all of which have a long history in Iceland; BM Vallá, Sementsverksmiðjan and Björgun.