ABOUT US
Nonmetallic Excellence and Innovation Center for Building Materials (NEXCEL) is jointly established by Saudi Aramco, the world's largest producer of energy and chemical products, together with China National Building Material Group (CNBM), the world's largest building materials manufacturer and services provider, and China Building Materials Academy (CBMA), the largest comprehensive scientific research institution for building materials in China. Saudi Aramco as the founding sponsor of NEXCEL and CBMA as NEXCEL’s operator are working together to accelerate nonmetallic technology deployment in the building and construction sector, and deploy innovative nonmetallic technologies to provide more sustainable construction solutions.
VISSION
Transform the building and construction sector to nonmetallic based materials to improve sustainability, asset lifecycle and lower carbon footprint.
MISSION
Expand and accelerate nonmetallic technology deployment in the building and construction sector by developing and advocating nonmetallic products, establishing and transforming nonmetallic material standards and regulations, fostering effective nonmetallic material awareness and training for the building and construction community.
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