CRH is a diversified building materials group which manufactures and distributes building material products from the fundamentals of heavy materials and elements to construct the frame, through value-added exterior products that complete the building envelope, to distribution channels which service construction fit-out and renewal.
Materials
Cement
Aggregates
Asphalt
Readymixed Concrete CRH operates vertically integrated primary materials businesses with strategically-located long-term reserves in all its major markets. CRH has permitted reserves totalling approximately 14 billion tonnes worldwide: circa 11 billion tonnes in the US and circa 3 billion tonnes in Europe. These materials businesses service both infrastructure and new construction demand.
The Materials strategy is to build and maintain strong vertically integrated businesses with leading market positions. This is achieved by accumulating long-term permitted reserves, continuously investing in plant and equipment for quality, efficiency and customer service, while seeking out value-creating expansion opportunities via greenfield development and acquisitions in selected markets.
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Concrete Products
Structural Concrete
Architectural Concrete
Construction Accessories CRH manufactures structural and architectural concrete products for use in residential, non-residential and infrastructure applications. These include building systems and engineered concrete solutions for use in the electrical, transportation, drainage and communications industries and architectural products to enhance the facade and surroundings of buildings. The construction accessories business produces components to assist in the construction process.
The strategy of these businesses is to build and expand leadership positions in targeted markets in the manufacture of concrete products and related accessories. This is achieved by continuously improving the businesses with state-of-the-art IT; exchange of process and product know-how; leveraging engineering, project management, logistics and marketing skills; while also pursuing new opportunities.
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Exterior Products
Clay
Glass
Entrance Control
Building Products CRH produces a range of complementary value-added building products to complete the building envelope, each of which serves to provide a balanced exposure to demand drivers. Principal products include architectural glass, clay brick and block, and entrance control products. Additional products include insulation and climate control products.
The strategy of the Exterior Products businesses is to develop current strong positions and to seek new platforms for growth in these complementary product segments. This is achieved by increasing the penetration of CRH products; edge-expansion into new architectural products and solutions; developing positions to benefit from scale and best practice, and creating competitive advantage through product, process and end-use innovation.
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Distribution
Builders Merchants
DIY CRH distributes building materials to general building contractors and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) customers in Europe and to professional roofing/siding and interior products contractors in the United States. With a network of over 700 locations in Europe and over 180 locations in the United States, CRH is a leading international player in building materials distribution.
The strategy of the Distribution businesses is to build and grow a strong network of professional builders’ merchants and DIY stores, primarily in major metropolitan areas. This is achieved by focussing on organisational initiatives and best-in-class IT to realise operational excellence, optimise the supply chain and provide superior customer service, while seeking opportunities to invest in new regions and other attractive segments of building materials distribution.
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CRH Strategic Balance
 