CRH : Building Materials Group

History

CRH is an international building materials group. CRH plc was formed in 1970 through a merger of Cement Limited and Roadstone Limited in Ireland.1970s marked foundations of the Group. The Group developed a clear strategy in 1980s and implemented the strategy in action in the 1990s. The growth continues in the 2000s and CRH is developing as a company even today.

Mission

The mission of CRH is: to be an international leader in building materials delivering superior performance and growth.

Area of Operation

The businesses of CRH are:

• Primary materials
• Value-added building products
• Specialist building materials distribution

Key Statistics

• CRH holds assets of $16.10 billion.
• CRH has made profits of $1.03 billion in 2006.
• CRH operates in 25 countries around the world.
• CRH has 66,500 employees.

Organization

The corporate governance structure of CRH consists of:

• Chairman
• Board of Directors (Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors, Senior Independent Director, Company Secretary)
• Board Committees ( Audit, Acquisitions, Remuneration, Nomination, Finance)
• Chief Executive (HR, Finance, Development, Environment, Health & Society)
• Regional Business Divisions (Materials, Products, Distribution)

International Ranking

• The Forbes Magazine ranks CRH 363 in the world.
• CRH ranks 361 in Fortune Global 500 list.

Subsidiary Units

CRH is divided into four regionally focused Divisions:

• Europe Materials
• Europe Products & Distribution
• Americas Materials
• Americas Products & Distribution

Recent Acquisition

The recent acquisitions of CRH Group are:

• Acquisition of The Shelly Company.
• Acquisition of the Dolomite Group in upstate New York.
• Acquisition of the Jura Group in Switzerland.

Headquarter Address

Belgard Castle
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
Ireland
Phone: 353-1-404-1000
Website URL: www.crh.ie