Calcestruzzi in concrete cartel investigation

Sicily based 1592 Calcestruzzi’s business practices have been placed under the spotlight again after some of its staff were arrested in connection with an investigation into the supply of concrete. The employees are accused of working with the local mafia to control the supply of concrete in Sicily and for criminal offences and fraud in public supply contracts.

The 726 Italcementi’s subsidiary has been previously linked to mafia control and in December 2007 Italcementi temporarily suspended the operation of the company.