HeidelbergCement announced this morning that they are to sell their clay and mortar company Maxit Group, to Saint Gobain for more than €2bn.
Read More »Tarmac speculation spirals
From the moment Anglo American announced they were putting Tarmac up for sale, speculation has been mounting about potential bidders for the building materials firm.
Read More »Billions offered for coatings companies
SigmaKalon have confirmed that US firm PPG Industries has made an offer to buy the company from current owners Bain Capital. Meanwhile Akzo Nobel is expected to make a third bid for ICI this week.
Read More »Graham go green
Plumbing and bathroom merchant Graham have opened their first ‘sustainable’ branch, close to their headquarters in Binley.
Read More »Wolseley build portfolio
Wolseley have announced they have spent £9m on two new bolt-on acquisitions in North America and Europe.
Read More »Marshalls to transform market
Marshalls are growing their consumer retail division with the expansion of their Transformation Centre concept.
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Read More »Anglo American announce Tarmac sale
Announcing their interim results this morning, mining company Anglo American confirmed that it would be putting UK-based building materials company Tarmac, up for sale.
Read More »Record six months for Lafarge
Lafarge Cement have announced a massive 70% rise in group profits for the first half of the year.
Read More »Action needed to prevent deaths
An increase of 28% in the number of construction industry deaths has sparked calls for the industry and the Government to act fast to ensure safety standards are met.
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