Revolutionizing the Future of Construction: Titan Cement and Plug and Play Join Forces to Drive Innovation

TITAN Cement Group joins Plug and Play Tech Center to focus on Real Estate & Construction, in congruence with Titan’s strategy to further accelerate the exploration of new innovation possibilities within the construction industry. As the market continues to evolve with advancements in decarbonized construction, circular economy, and new construction methods and materials, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve.

The collaboration between the two companies aligns as Plug and Play begins to explore opportunities in the Greek market. As a first step, this collaboration aims at accelerating Titan Cement’s learning journey in open innovation and exploring new ideas, strategies, and formats applicable to the construction industry. By embracing new innovation possibilities, Titan Cement and Plug and Play are committed to driving sustainable growth and promoting the development of the construction sector.

‘’We are excited to see the great results that came out of our first educational workshops and we hope to identify and implement practices that will help Titan Cement drive innovation capabilities in the future. We believe that this collaboration will not only benefit our two companies but also contribute to the broader industry by advancing the use of cutting-edge technologies and solutions,’’ said Alfredo Gomez Soria , Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager.

“Through our collaboration with Plug and Play we have generated more than 100 ideas and explored different processes and tools that can be integrated into Titan’s innovation strategy and will enable us to systematically scale up novel solutions within the building materials industry. We are committed to developing more innovative, green products for our customers and sustainable technologies for our operations with a view to minimizing the environmental impact and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve,” said Leonidas Canellopoulos , Chief Sustainability Officer at Titan Cement Group.

Based on the latest market updates, it is imperative for the construction industry to embrace new technologies and strategies that can drive sustainable growth and promote innovation. By working with innovators and startups, such as Titan Cement's collaboration with Plug and Play, construction materials corporates can access a vast network of resources and expertise, enabling them to identify and implement new innovations that improve their business operations and enhance their competitive edge.

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About Titan Cement International SA

TITAN Group is a leading international business in the building and infrastructure materials industry, with passionate teams committed to providing innovative solutions for a better world. With most of its activity in the USA, the Group employs over 5,000 people and operates in more than 25 countries, holding prominent positions in the USA, Greece, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean. The Group also has a joint venture in Brazil. With a 120-year history, TITAN has always fostered a family- and entrepreneurial-oriented culture for its employees and works tirelessly with its customers to meet the modern needs of society while promoting sustainable growth with responsibility and integrity. TITAN has set a net-zero goal for 2050 and has its CO? reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is listed on Euronext and the Athens Exchange. For more information, visit our website at www.titan-cement.com.

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About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 50+ locations across 5 continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/