Performance of GreenMax
Advantages
GreenMax has higher commpressive strength, Portland Cement does not
Time of setting is comparable between both GreenMax and Portland Cement
GreenMax has lower shrinkage compared to Portland Cement
Rigorous testing shows GreenMax has higher corrosion resistance than Portland Cement
GreenMax also outperforms on lower permeability
GreenMax consistently outperforms the competition, and the results prove it.
GreenMax Sustainability is driving the future of construction, and our world.
Sustainability advantages with GreenMax
GreenMax reduces carbon emissions by 60% compared to Portland Cement
GreenMax reduces the amount of water needed in mixing by 5%
GreenMax reduces the amount of energy needed in production by 50%
GreenMax demonstrates improved durability outperforming Portland cement.
GreenMax reduces energy consumption over Portland Cement
GreenMax Reduces long-term costs, compared to Portland Cement
GreenMax®
Feature / Category
✅ 30–50% CO₂ reduction
Blended cement using SCMs
⚠️ Comparable in performance
⚠️ Variable depending on product
⚠️ Product line-based customization
⚠️ Primarily project-based
❌ Less responsive to niche needs
✅ EPD and LEED contributions
⚠️ Mostly infrastructure-focused
✅ ASTM/EN certifications
LafargeHolcim (ECOPact)
CEMEX (Vertua)
✅ Up to 60% lower CO₂ emissions Proprietary blend w/ SCMs & renewables
✅ Superior strength and durability
✅ Maintains or improves workability
✅ Fully tailored mixes (full/partial use)
✅ Direct access to lab and R&D engineers ✅ High – Boutique R&D capabilities
✅ Clear carbon data & eco-material use
✅ Ideal for small to large projects
✅ ASTM C595, ISO/IEC 17025, AASHTO R18
✅ 30–50% CO₂ reduction
Blended cements with fly ash/slag
⚠️ Comparable in many mixes
⚠️ Standard to moderate
⚠️ Available for large-scale clients
⚠️ Available via sales engineers
❌ Slower due to corporate structure
✅ EPD available
⚠️ Primarily large infrastructure
✅ ASTM/EN certifications
Heidelberg Materials (EcoCrete)
✅ 25–50% CO₂ reduction
Blended cements + carbon offsets
⚠️ Comparable to slightly lower
⚠️ Moderate to reduced workability
⚠️ Limited, with some flexibility
⚠️ General support, regionalized
❌ Slower – large-scale rollout
✅ EPD available
⚠️ Large commercial & civil works
✅ ASTM/EN certifications
Carbon ReductionCement TypePerformance vs. Portland CementWorkability & Set TimeCustomization OptionsMix Design SupportInnovation AgilitySustainabilityTransparencyTarget Project SizeCertifications
✅ Up to 60% lower CO₂ emissions
Proprietary blend w/ SCMs & renewables
✅ Superior strength and durability
✅ Maintains or improves workability
✅ Fully tailored mixes (full/partial use)
✅ Direct access to lab and R&D engineers
✅ High – Boutique R&D capabilities
✅ Clear carbon data & eco-material use
✅ Ideal for small to large projects
✅ ASTM C595, ISO/IEC 17025, AASHTO R18
✅ Up to 60% lower CO₂ emissions Proprietary blend w/ SCMs & renewables
✅ Superior strength and durability
✅ Maintains or improves workability
✅ Fully tailored mixes (full/partial use)
✅ Direct access to lab and R&D engineers ✅ High – Boutique R&D capabilities
✅ Clear carbon data & eco-material use
✅ Ideal for small to large projects
✅ ASTM C595, ISO/IEC 17025, AASHTO R18
