Hanson was acquired by the Group in 2007 in order to gain a significant market position in Australia, particularly in the ready-mixed concrete and aggregates sector. Hanson has been operating under the name Heidelberg Materials Australia since 2024.
Heidelberg Materials Australia currently operates 210 concrete plants, 71 quarries, 4 asphalt plants, 5 recycling plants and 1 landfill site. With these holdings Heidelberg Materials Australia supplies a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand, as well as road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
Heidelberg Materials Australia holds a 50% stake in Cement Australia, the largest cement company in Australia.
