Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima LOMA

Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima is a vertically integrated producer of cement, masonry cement, lime, concrete and aggregates operating throughout Argentina. The company was incorporated on May 10, 1926 and registered in the regulatory agency on August 5, 1926, giving it nearly a century of continuous operation. It extracts limestone from its own quarries, processes the raw material into clinker and cement, and manufactures downstream products such as ready mix concrete, masonry mortar and hydrated lime. Its production network includes seven cement plants, eleven concrete facilities under the Lomax brand, one granite aggregates plant and a railway subsidiary that moves raw materials and finished goods across the country. Loma Negra serves both private developers and public sector agencies with a broad portfolio that meets the technical specifications of various construction projects.

The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of its construction materials. In 2025 cement accounted for approximately eighty nine percent of total shipments, while masonry cement, lime and concrete made up the remaining share. Revenue is earned from bulk and bagged cement sales, from masonry cement sold under the Plasticor brand, from lime offered as Cacique Max for hydraulic use and Loma Negra Plus for industrial use, and from ready mix concrete delivered through the Lomax network. Additional income streams include the freight services of Ferrosur Roca, which moves limestone, clinker and cement between plants, and the sale of waste derived fuel produced by Recycomb. The firm reports that its revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 amounted to 848,087 million pesos, reflecting a diversified base of wholesale distributors, concrete producers, industrial users and construction firms that purchase directly or through its logistics chain.

Loma Negra holds a leading position in the Argentine cement market with an estimated 43.6 percent share of sales volume as of the end of 2025, according to management estimates. It is the only cement producer in the country with facilities spread across multiple provinces, giving it nationwide reach while competitors are generally limited to regional markets due to high transportation costs. The company’s competitive advantages stem from its ownership of extensive limestone reserves that are projected to support operations for approximately one hundred and forty nine years at current consumption rates. Its vertically integrated structure controls every step from quarrying to final delivery, reducing reliance on third parties and improving cost efficiency. Strong brand recognition under the Loma Negra name, which is synonymous with cement in Argentina, further supports pricing power and customer loyalty. Additionally, the firm’s logistics advantage is reinforced by its ownership of the Ferrosur Roca railway, which links key plants to major consumption centers.

The company’s customer base consists of a diverse mix of wholesale distributors, concrete producers, industrial clients and construction companies. It reports that no single customer accounts for more than six percent of total sales, with the top twenty clients representing about forty percent of cement volume. Approximately sixty one percent of total cement sales are made directly to wholesale distributors, twenty seven percent to concrete producers, eight percent to industrial customers and five percent to construction companies and other entities. Loma Negra also serves public sector agencies for infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and public buildings, and maintains long term relationships with roughly sixty five percent of its customer base. The firm emphasizes technical assistance and after sales support to strengthen these partnerships and to encourage repeat business.