CRH Acquires Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 Billion

CRH, the leading provider of building materials, has agreed to acquire Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion. The acquisition will further position CRH as a leading cementitious player in North America with both cement and SCM capabilities. Eco Material Technologies operates a national network of fresh and harvested fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum, and green cement operations distributed across a network of over 125 utility source locations, production facilities, and terminals. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2025.

CRH Plc, the leading provider of building materials, has announced its intention to acquire Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion. This strategic move will further solidify CRH's position as a leading cementitious player in North America, combining its cement and Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM) capabilities. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2025.

Eco Material Technologies specializes in turning industrial waste into cement ingredients, reducing the carbon footprint of concrete. It operates a national network of over 125 utility source locations, production facilities, and terminals, distributing fresh and harvested fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum, and green cement. This acquisition will enhance CRH's supply chain and innovation capabilities, positioning it to better serve its customers and meet the growing demand for modernizing North America's infrastructure.

The deal underscores CRH's commitment to accelerating growth through strategic capital allocation. The acquisition aligns with CRH's expansion strategy, which includes recent acquisitions such as the portfolio of cement and ready-mix concrete assets in Texas from Martin Marietta Materials Inc. for about $2.1 billion.

CRH's market value stands at $66 billion, making it the largest building-materials business in North America and Europe. Over the past five years, CRH's revenue has grown by 29% to $35.6 billion in 2024, cementing its status as the world's biggest building materials company by revenue [2].

This acquisition is a significant milestone for CRH, positioning the company to lead the transition to more environmentally friendly building materials and infrastructure solutions.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-crh-plc-nysecrh-shares-acquired-by-tcw-group-inc-2025-07-28/
[2] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-29/crh-is-said-to-be-nearing-2-1-billion-deal-for-eco-material
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250729537536/en/CRH-to-acquire-Eco-Material-Technologies-for-%242.1B