- CEO
- Yoshifumi Taura
- Full Time Employees
- 12,540
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- Address
- Bunkyo Garden Gate Tower Tokyo Japan 112-8503
- IPO Date
- Apr 22, 2009
- Business
- Taiheiyo Cement Corporation engages in the manufacturing and sale of cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and various construction materials, serving both domestic and international markets including Japan, the United States, and Southeast Asia. The company’s product portfolio includes ordinary Portland cement, cement-based soil stabilizers, premix products, concrete admixtures, autoclaved lightweight concrete (ALC), interlocking blocks, and materials for ground improvement, repair, and renovation projects. It operates multiple production plants and distribution terminals across Japan, the United States, and Asia, maintaining a stable supply network through quarry development and a robust Pacific Rim supply chain. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Tokyo, Taiheiyo Cement has expanded its global footprint with key manufacturing locations including four plants on the U.S. West Coast and facilities in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
In recent strategic developments, Taiheiyo Cement has significantly increased its presence in the U.S. ready-mixed concrete market through the acquisition of 41 ready-mixed concrete plants and related assets in California from Vulcan Materials Company for $712 million, finalized in December 2025. This deal enhances the company’s operational scale in Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California’s San Diego region, supporting growing demand driven by infrastructure development, housing, and data center construction. Taiheiyo Cement continues to invest heavily in research and development to advance eco-friendly cement solutions, including a new line of low-carbon cement reducing production emissions by 30%. The company also pursues digital transformation initiatives that have improved operational efficiency by 18% in the past year. Its recent medium-term management plan emphasizes expanding existing business, developing carbon-neutral technologies, and strengthening supply chains primarily focused in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific regions. Taiheiyo Cement reported a record revenue of approximately ¥1.1 trillion (around $8 billion) and a net profit of ¥120 billion (about $850 million) for the fiscal year ending March 2024, underscoring its leadership and growth in the global cement industry.
The company operates through eight group companies focused on cement production and construction materials manufacturing, and actively supports national resilience with products used in embankments, seawalls, underground facilities, and recycling initiatives. Taiheiyo Cement also holds substantial limestone quarry assets across Japan, the U.S., and Asia, securing essential raw materials for its production processes. Its diverse customer base spans residential, commercial, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors, aiming to meet various user needs and promote sustainable building practices globally.
Taiheiyo Cement Corporation leverages a century-long industry heritage and innovative capabilities to maintain a stable supply system and expand its market share, currently ranking fourth among the world’s largest cement producers, with strategic investments exceeding ¥30 billion planned over the next three years to bolster production and business growth in key international markets. Its comprehensive approach encompasses environmental responsibility, technological innovation, and strategic asset acquisition to support sustainable and profitable operations.