Heidelberg Materials completes acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc.
Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks,
Editorial Assistant
World Cement,
Heidelberg Materials North America has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.
The acquired operations include a cement plant in Harleyville, South Carolina, and four associated distribution terminals; a joint-venture deep-water import terminal in Savannah, Georgia; cement and slag distribution terminals in Newington, New Hampshire, and Thomaston, Maine; and a deep-water import terminal in Boston, Massachusetts. The purchase also includes Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!), an alternative fuel recycling business in the Eastern US.
“We are pleased to complete the acquisition of the GCHI assets and further strengthen our presence in the important Southeastern U.S. and New England markets,” said Chris Ward, President and CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America. “We welcome the approximately 400 employees and the GCHI customers to Heidelberg Materials and look forward to the opportunities ahead.”
This latest acquisition by Heidelberg Materials reflects its continued focus on optimising its portfolio in core markets, building a sustainable future and positioning the company as the front-runner on the path to decarbonising the built environment and growing the circular economy in the construction materials industry.
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