Building the future with geopolymer concrete – new markets, new products, a clear vision
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Figure: BFT International
Figure: BFT International
Figure: BFT International
Figure: BFT International
Figure: BFT International
Figure: BFT International
Figure: BFT International
Figure: BFT International
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The construction of a new mixing plant has opened a new chapter for Kortmann Beton GmbH & Co. KG in its 75th year of existence. The company consistently focuses on sustainable innovation – in particular, on geopolymer concrete. This concrete is completely cement-free and significantly reduces the ecological footprint compared to conventional concrete.
Since its foundation in 1950, Kortmann Beton has stood for innovation, reliability, and technological progress in the concrete industry. What once began with a used truck owned by Carl Eduard Kortmann in Schüttorf, in the German state of Lower Saxony, evolved in the course of more than three generations into a leading concrete plant with nationwide appeal.
As early as in the 1960s, the company entered the building materials trade with a focus on gravel, cement, and later paving blocks. In 1971, the founder’s son Karl – young, courageous, and full of ideas – took over the company. In 1975, the...
