Our background

Our background

Ghacem was founded by the Government of Ghana in collaboration with Norcem AS of Norway on August 30, 1967.

In 1967 Ghacem was established with high hopes of prosperous future, with the help and guidance of the late Dr. J. A. Addison, whose pioneering effort  set the tone for a lasting legacy of Ghacem.

Heidelbergcement is now the majority owners with 93.1%, Ghana government with 5% and the late Dr. J. A. Addison with 1.9% shares respectively.