Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies SAS – Regulatory Milestones and Market Expansion
Saudi SQM Certification
On 29 January 2026, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies SAS announced that it had obtained the Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) certification issued by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). The certification confirms that the company’s industrial process for producing 0 % clinker cement meets the technical and organizational requirements of the Saudi standard.
The certification result is based on a review of the company’s quality‑management system, production control, equipment reliability and staff qualification. It therefore demonstrates that Hoffmann Green’s cement can be sold and used in Saudi Arabia, a market that requires SASO certification for construction materials.
The SQM accreditation is described by company executives as a “key milestone” in the firm’s development strategy in the Middle East. It strengthens the existing license agreement with the Shurfah Group, which aims to promote carbon‑free solutions tailored to the region. The company’s co‑founders, Julien Blanchard and David Hoffmann, emphasized that the certification validates the company’s complete control over its industrial processes, a prerequisite for large‑scale deployment in both France and abroad.
Partnership with Groupe GSE
Two days earlier, on 27 January 2026, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies signed a partnership agreement with Groupe GSE, a leading general contractor in France and Europe. The agreement is intended to accelerate the company’s diversification into new markets. While the announcement provides limited detail, it signals a strategic move to broaden the commercial reach of the firm’s innovative low‑carbon cements beyond its current French and Saudi operations.
Market Context
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies SAS trades on the NYSE Euronext Paris under the ticker ALHGR (ISIN: FR0013451044). The company’s share price closed at €4.70 on 27 January 2026, within a 52‑week range of €3.79 to €5.86. The market capitalization stands at approximately €77.7 million. The firm, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bournezeau (Vendée, Western France), focuses on designing, producing and distributing cement products with a carbon footprint five times lower than that of traditional Portland cement.
The recent regulatory approvals and partnership agreements represent significant progress in the company’s effort to position itself as a leader in the decarbonisation of the construction sector.
