CRH completes takeover of Lafarge Tarmac

CRH has completed a deal which sees two British construction brands, Tarmac and Blue Circle come together to form Tarmac.

This announcement follows the completion of CRH’s acquisition of the businesses from Lafarge SA and Anglo American Plc. The deal includes buying the Lafarge Tarmac business in the UK.

The company’s new branding combines the heritage and innovation associated with the Tarmac name and the unique identity of the Blue Circle logo.

Drawing on the respective strengths of both Tarmac and Blue Circle, the newly combined business is now the market leader in aggregates, asphalt, contracting services, lime and powders and is a leading player nationwide in cement, concrete and other building products.

Tarmac’s CEO, Cyrille Ragoucy, said: “This is an exciting evolution for our business. With our new owner CRH in place to support the ongoing development and delivery of our strategic vision, we’re in an exceptionally strong position to deliver our growth ambitions and continue creating value for our customers, our shareholders and our employees.”