Company Story
1817 - Founding of Vicat by Louis Vicat, a French engineer, who developed a hydraulic lime that hardened under water.
1853 - Vicat's hydraulic lime is used in the construction of the Louvre Museum in Paris.
1900 - Vicat begins to expand its operations, establishing cement plants in France and abroad.
1920 - Vicat becomes a public company, listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
1950 - Vicat begins to expand into new markets, including Africa and the Middle East.
1980 - Vicat acquires several cement companies in France and abroad, expanding its operations.
1990 - Vicat begins to focus on sustainable development and environmental protection.
2000 - Vicat expands into Eastern Europe and Asia, establishing new cement plants and acquiring existing ones.
2010 - Vicat celebrates its 200th anniversary and continues to expand its operations globally.
2015 - Vicat acquires a majority stake in the Indian cement company, Sagar Cements.
2020 - Vicat continues to expand its operations, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.