Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies sold and delivered nearly 40,000 metric tons of cement in the first half of 2026, doubling the volume achieved in the first half of 2025. This performance represents a 104% increase compared to H1 2025 and nearly five times the volume recorded in H1 2024. The company attributes this growth to the adoption of its 0% clinker cements by major players in the construction industry.

The company reached the milestone of its 1,000th production order for the H2 vertical factory. This milestone reflects the strengthening of its partner network, the ramp-up of production capacity, and the success of its market diversification strategy. Hoffmann Green confirmed its target of selling and delivering 100,000 metric tons over the full 2026 fiscal year, noting that the second half is typically stronger than the first.

Strategic Partnerships and Funding

Hoffmann Green signed nine commercial and industrial partnerships in the first half of 2026. These agreements include collaborations with GSE, Telamon, Briand, Biobuild, Ouest Réalisation, Le Coq Construction, Bruil, Groupe Angevin, and NOREE Construction. These partnerships span various sectors including general contracting, real estate development, and ready-mix concrete supply.

In June 2026, the company completed a private placement of approximately €5 million. The net proceeds are allocated to support the ramp-up in production volumes and cost optimization, accounting for approximately 60% of the funds. Approximately 25% of the net proceeds will fund the initial stages of the new H3 production site project, scheduled to come online in 2029 in the Rhône-Alpes region. The remaining 15% will continue research and development efforts.

Operational Outlook

The scaling of production is translating into significant savings on material costs, estimated at between €5 million and €8 million in 2026. The company operates two production units in Bournezeau: the 4.0 factory and the H2 vertical plant. A third factory is planned for the Rhône-Alpes region with construction scheduled for 2027-2028, aiming to bring total production capacity to around 1,000,000 tons per year.

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has launched H-CLAY®, a groundbreaking technology that enables the cold processing of clay into a co-product for use in the formulation of 0% clinker cements. This innovation eliminates the need for traditional calcination or flash-calcination processes, which are highly energy-intensive and emit CO₂. By integrating various types of clay as a co-product, Hoffmann Green aims to expand its range of raw materials while reducing the environmental footprint of its cement production.

The H-CLAY® technology is designed to meet the requirements of structural concrete, combining technical performance, durability, and energy efficiency. It allows Hoffmann Green to tap into a vast global supply of raw materials without the high energy costs associated with thermal processing. This advancement aligns with the company's strategy to industrialize low-carbon cement and diversify its market segments.

Strategic innovation and portfolio expansion

Hoffmann Green's technology portfolio now includes five innovative solutions for the construction sector. The addition of H-CLAY® strengthens the company's ability to address challenges such as reducing CO₂ emissions, conserving resources, and developing materials compatible with structural concrete. The company targets the development of six 0% clinker cements by 2030.

Leadership perspective

Julien Blanchard and David Hoffmann, Co-founders of Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, emphasized the significance of this launch. They stated that H-CLAY® marks a new milestone in the company's technological history, demonstrating its ability to mass-produce high-performance clinker-free cements. The innovation reinforces Hoffmann Green's position as a leader in the decarbonized cement industry by significantly reducing the carbon footprint of cement while meeting technical market requirements.

Founded in 2014 and based in Bournezeau, France, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies designs, produces, and distributes low-carbon cements with a carbon footprint five times lower than traditional cement. The company operates two production units and plans a third factory in the Rhône-Alpes region, scheduled for 2027-2028, to reach a total capacity of around 1,000,000 tons per year.