Holcim
Develops and supplies specialized 3D printing inks and material systems for large-scale construction additive manufacturing, enabling faster, lower-carbon building.
- CEO / Founder
- Miljan Gutovic
- Team Size
- 10,000+
- Stage
- Public
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union Innovation Fund; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Technology & Products
Key Products
TectorPrint (3D printing ink range); ECO Cycle (circular construction materials); ECOPact (low-carbon concrete)
Technological Advantage
Holcim's primary advantage is its deep materials science expertise and global supply chain for cement and concrete, applied to create optimized, high-performance 3D printing inks. This is coupled with strategic investments in 3D printing hardware partners (COBOD) and on-the-ground construction expertise (PERI). The moat is built on proprietary formulations protected by trade secrets and patents, a vast distribution network, and established relationships with major construction firms. While the basic chemistry is replicable, achieving consistent, code-compliant performance at scale across global markets presents a significant barrier.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction time by up to 50% and CO2 emissions by 30% compared to traditional methods, while enabling complex architectural designs and reducing material waste by 10%.
How They Differentiate
Holcim differentiates through its global scale as a building materials leader, offering a complete ecosystem from material (TectorPrint) to construction partnerships (PERI, COBOD). Unlike pure-play 3D printing startups (e.g., ICON), Holcim leverages an existing multi-billion dollar distribution and R&D network. Compared to other cement giants (Cemex, Heidelberg), Holcim has demonstrated more advanced, multi-story commercial projects (e.g., ViliaSprint²) and a clear strategic investment in the AM construction value chain.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, contractors, developers, and 3D construction printing service providers.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Infrastructure; Residential Housing; Commercial Real Estate
Competitors
Cemex (Concrete 3D printing materials); Heidelberg Materials (Concrete 3D printing initiatives); ICON (Vulcan construction system & Lavacrete material); CyBe Construction (3D printing concrete & robotics)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Net sales of CHF 15.7 billion (2025); Recurring EBIT exceeded CHF 5 billion for the first time in 2024.
Major Milestones
1912: Company founded in Holderbank, Switzerland; 2014: Merger with Lafarge to form LafargeHolcim; 2021: Launch of TectorPrint 3D printing ink range; 2024: Investment in 3D construction printing leader COBOD; 2025: Completion of ViliaSprint², Europe's largest 3D-printed residential building in Bezannes, France; 2024: Miljan Gutovic appointed CEO; 2025: Announced plan to spin off North American business (Amrize)
Notable Customers
Plurial Novilia (Action Logement) - ViliaSprint² project, France; PERI 3D Construction (collaborator on multiple projects); A3D Building (3D printed office building, Spain)