Applications of lime products

In the Upper Franconian village of Azendorf, high-quality limestone has been extracted from the quarries near the works for more than 110 years. State-of-the-art heavy equipment for quarrying, computer-controlled plant technology, and an experienced team ensure the quality of the lime products for a wide range of applications:

Building materials industry

Lime is a very important raw material for the building materials industry. From coarse limestone to fine white lime and dry mortar – natural, ecological lime is a fundamental building material.

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Iron and steel industry

Lime is an indispensable raw material in the iron and steel industry. Lime cleans, binds pollutants, and has other useful functions in this industry segment.

Environmental protection

Lime is a natural cleaning agent that keeps our air and water clean. It renaturalizes polluted soils and binds pollutants, which has a positive effect on our environment.

Civil engineering and road construction

No road without lime – the Romans already knew that. Lime is used to reinforce roads, to reclaim building land, and as antifreeze it makes roads resistant. It is indispensable as an additive for concrete and asphalt.

Chemical industry

Lime plays an important role in the chemical industry. It is a catalyst, raw material, cleaves cellulose, and is used for the recovery of chemical raw materials.

Glass industry

Lime makes glass clear, dense, and firm, influencing its final chemical structure and the melting process. After quartz, lime is the second largest component of glass.

Agriculture

Agriculturally, lime is used almost everywhere. It keeps the soil fertile, is used as lime fertilizer, serves as animal feed additive, and is also indispensable in sugar production.