October 2007
Aggregate
Industries invests further in ready-mixed concrete for the South
West
Aggregate Industries has acquired the
remaining share of CEMEX Readymix South West Ltd, a company it is
has been a joint venture partner in since 1959, further
strengthening its network of ready-mixed concrete operations
throughout the UK. Consisting of 18 ready-mixed concrete plants and
a sales office in the South West of England, Readymix South West is
the leading supplier of high quality ready-mixed concrete in
Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
This major investment underpins Aggregate
Industries’ strategy and commitment to providing an extensive
network of large-volume and minimix ready-mixed concrete supply
services for customers and potential customers throughout the UK.
Readymix South West, which has 71 employees
and delivers its products through a network of 30 owner drivers,
will become part of Aggregate Industries’ ready-mixed concrete
business, Bardon Concrete. The Company’s newly acquired operations
in the South West will be rebranded, and the new trading names
notified, in the near future.
Commenting on the purchase Bill Bolsover,
Group Chief Executive of Aggregate Industries, said: “Our purchase
of Readymix South West is an important move for Aggregate
Industries and represents our commitment to this region. This
acquisition will enable us to extend our supply of standard and
special products to customers for wide ranging projects throughout
the South West. I am delighted to welcome the employees of this
respected business to our Group and look forward to seeing the
benefits that the addition of this knowledge, experience and
expertise will bring.”