Welcome to Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. (German Cement Works Association)!  

For more than 125 years the German Cement Works Association (VDZ) has been contributing with its research both to competitive and environmentally compatible cement production and to the development of high quality concrete constructions.  

Our research findings are tailored exactly to practical application and thus lend themselves to swift implementation. Our multidisciplinary team addresses questions in the field of cement and concrete production providing state of the art information including even the latest scientific findings. At the same time we offer a range of services covering all relevant investigations and analyses as well as consulting and complex expert advisory services.  

This Internet page provides an overview of the focus of our research activities and our service range, as well as the German Cement Works Association and its Research Institute. Moreover, literature and documents dealing with all aspects of cement and concrete are made available to you.