ABOUT CARMEUSE OVERSEAS

A global organisation with a local touch

Carmeuse Overseas (CMO), part of the Carmeuse Group, builds on more than 165 years of heritage in limestone mining and processing. The Carmeuse story began in 1860 with Léon Collinet, and over five generations, the Collinet family has grown the business from a collection of local quarries into a global industry leader. This journey has been shaped by resilience through economic cycles and world events and driven by the dedication of its people.

Today, CMO extends this legacy into Africa as the only global lime manufacturer with active operations across the continent. With seven production plants and 11 offices spanning Africa, Europe, and Asia, we bring decades of lime expertise and a strong commitment to sustainable development to the regions we serve.

  • Produce and supply quicklime, hydrated lime, and other lime-based solutions for industrial applications.
  • Supply high-quality chemical reagents to customers in Africa and Asia.
  • Manage logistics and distribution across Africa and beyond.
  • Act with agility and local insight to meet evolving demands.
  • Autonomous local teams make fast, informed decisions.
  • We leverage global expertise and local knowledge.
  • Our diverse workforce strengthens our impact and perspective.
  • We value long-term thinking, respect, and responsibility.
  • We foster authenticity, curiosity, and humility.
  • We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to sustainable growth.

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History

From our beginnings in Switzerland in 1989 to our first African production site in Ghana in 1994, Carmeuse Overseas has grown into a true African incumbent. With over 25 years of continuous presence, we’ve built a legacy of trust, innovation, and value addition.

1860

  • Carmeuse Group is founded in Belgium, laying the foundation for a global leader in lime and limestone solutions.

1989

  • Carmeuse Trading & Services is established in Switzerland, launching international trading and shipping activities.

1995

  • The first production site opens in Ghana, marking the start of local hydrated lime manufacturing.

2007

  • Carmeuse Overseas is created, bringing together international experience and focusing on growth in developing regions.

2009

  • Carmeuse Trading & Services expands into South Africa.

2010

  • Carmeuse Trading & Services begins operations in Singapore.

2011

  • Operations begin in Indonesia, strengthening the Group’s presence in Asia.

2013

  • Carmeuse Trading & Services Mauritania (CTSM) is established.

2015

  • The Nouakchott lime hydration plant is inaugurated, and supply to customers begins in Mauritania.

2017

  • Carmeuse Overseas takes over management of the Handyman’s Lime plant in Ndola, Zambia.

2019

  • Operations are established in Côte d’Ivoire.

2021

  • Carmeuse enters Tunisia through the acquisition of a lime plant in Gabès.

2022

  • Carmeuse Senegal begins operations, with official inauguration following in 2023.

2023

  • TerraCalco is launched in Senegal.

2025

  • TerraCalco Ghana is established as a business unit of Carmeuse Lime Products.

  • Carmeuse Trading & Services expands into China.

  • Carmeuse South Africa is established following the acquisition of P&B Lime in Bredasdorp.

2026

  • TerraCalco Côte d’Ivoire launches as a business unit of Carmeuse Côte d’Ivoire.

  • TerraCalco Togo begins operations.