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Vicat is a multi-site industrial group and a French family business that was founded nearly 165 years ago, after Louis Vicat invented artifical cement in 1817. 

With its roots in history and a forward-looking ethos, its business model rests on the development of products and services for all sectors of the construction industry that are local and support the circular economy. Its corporate social responsibility engagements are translated into concrete initiatives which benefit the countries where it operates.

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09/07/2026

Martigues: Paprec and Vicat inaugurate ALTèreNATIVE, an innovative plant serving industry and regional decarbonization

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In Martigues (Bouches-du-Rhône), Paprec and Vicat are inaugurating ALTèreNATIVE, a new type of plant that transforms non-recyclable waste into alternative fuel for cement plants. This investment, led by two French family-run industrial groups can help to decarbonize the industry and contribute to developing national sovereignty. It is part of the regional ecological transition goals.

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08/07/2026

CO₂ Research Project “catch4climate” Officially Inaugurated with 200 Guests from Politics and Industry

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With the start of operations of the world’s first research and development facility for CO₂ capture based on the Pure Oxyfuel process, the European cement manufacturers Buzzi/Dyckerhoff, Heidelberg Materials, SCHWENK Zement, and Vicat are sending an important signal for the decarbonization of the construction materials industry.

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28/05/2026

Vicat is speeding up industrial decarbonization in France

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Electrification at Xeuilley (54) and e-fuel production at Montalieu (38) to strengthen energy sovereignty and low-carbon mobility

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30/03/2026

The Vicat Group has officially been awarded the Innovation Fund grant for its VAIA project.

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The announcement that the VAIA project had been selected was made by the European Union on November 3, 2025.