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. The Group developed a clear strategy in the 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 while 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