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Atlas Portland Cement Company

The Atlas Portland Cement Company, based in Northampton, Pennsylvania, was one of the largest cement companies of the world. Founded in Northampton in 1895, Atlas operated there until 1982 when it was bought out.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1895Founded1
  • Industrycement industry1
  • Founded inNorthampton1

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The Atlas Portland Cement Company, based in Northampton, Pennsylvania, was one of the largest cement companies of the world. Founded in Northampton in 1895, Atlas operated there until 1982 when it was bought out.2

Products and brands

  • portland cement

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1982Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1895Founded Founded in Northampton1

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