Aggregate Industries buys concrete company

Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has acquired Leicestershire, UK-based independent readymix concrete provider Maxi Readymix Concrete. Aggregate Industries says the acquisition is in line with its Strategy 2022 - “Building for Growth” and will allow the company to strengthen its market position within a region of the UK that offers growth opportunities and further develop its strong customer focus. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Guy Edwards, CEO of Aggregate Industries
October 3, 2019 Read time: 2 mins
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Maxi Readymix Concrete serves Leicestershire and the surrounding areas

Construction materials supplier 1707 Aggregate Industries has acquired Leicestershire, UK-based independent readymix concrete provider Maxi Readymix Concrete.

Aggregate Industries says the acquisition is in line with its Strategy 2022 - “Building for Growth” and will allow the company to strengthen its market position within a region of the UK that offers growth opportunities and further develop its strong customer focus. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Guy Edwards, CEO of Aggregate Industries, said of the acquisition: "Utilising their experience in the construction sector and their strong focus on customer service, we will be able to assist the business with its future growth plans, complementing our own existing activities. This acquisition will strengthen our position in the Midlands market and will support our ambition of remaining the supplier of choice for our customers.”

Maxi Readymix Concrete is a family run company that started operations in 2014.

James Abraham, director of Maxi Readymix Concrete Limited, said: “I strongly believe that this partnership will offer us the support needed to continue developing in the local market.”

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