France’s Matière acquires Composants Précontraints

In France, Matière has acquired pre-stressed structures specialist Composants Précontraints (CPC) in Brive and its engineering department in Massy. CPC's products are complementary to those of Matière, which now has four pre-cast concrete sites in France and two metallic construction factories. The three engineering departments are split by speciality: reinforced concrete, metal and pre-stressed concrete. Present in 25 countries, Matière generates 50% of its turnover internationally. The group has 400 staff
July 25, 2013 Read time: 1 min

In France, Matière has acquired pre-stressed structures specialist Composants Précontraints (CPC) in Brive and its engineering department in Massy.

CPC's products are complementary to those of Matière, which now has four pre-cast concrete sites in France and two metallic construction factories.

The three engineering departments are split by speciality: reinforced concrete, metal and pre-stressed concrete.

Present in 25 countries, Matière generates 50% of its turnover internationally. The group has 400 staff.

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