CRH plc

CRH plc is a leading global provider of building materials, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 1970 through the merger of Cement Limited and Roadstone Limited, it specializes in producing essential construction materials such as aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and infrastructural components. The company operates approximately 4,000 locations across 28 countries, with a significant presence in North America, where it generates the majority of its net income, alongside operations in Europe, Australia, and the Philippines. In 2024, its revenues were evenly split among residential construction (35%), non-residential construction (30%), and infrastructure (35%). CRH plc holds market leadership in key sectors like asphalt manufacturing, ready-mix concrete, and concrete pipe production, particularly in the US. Notable brands include Oldcastle Infrastructure, Tarmac, Irish Cement, and Ash Grove Cement Company. Through strategic acquisitions, such as Ash Grove Cement and recent expansions in Texas and Australia, CRH plc supports critical infrastructure, roads, utilities, commercial buildings, and outdoor living projects worldwide.