Vicat to supply cement for Alpinium

Vicat will deliver 914t of its Structurat cement, produced at its Montalieu plant, France, and 649t of Performat cement, manufactured at its St Egrève and Montalieu works, for the building of he Alpinium complex. Alpinium is a multi-service building, underground car park and sport platform on the roof, under construction for the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2023.

The French cement producer was chosen due to its Performat CEM I 52.5 N PM cement, which is resistant to de-icing salts. The Structurat CEM II 42.5 N product will be used to make concrete sails. The complex was designed by architect Stéphane Curtenaz of INEX-A cabinet, Bourget-du-Lac, France.