CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing approximately 77,600 people at over 3,100 operating locations in 31 countries worldwide. The company belongs to CRH's Building Products division. Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading provider of outdoor living materials, with strong positions in concrete masonry, hardscapes, bagged dry mixes, lawn & garden and composite decking. APG's brand portfolio includes Sakrete concrete mixes, Amerimix mortars, and Belgard hardscapes. "From geography to product portfolio to brand power, APG and US MIX's complementary strengths will help establish our positioning and strategic growth possibilities for long-term success in the packaged products category." "This is a significant acquisition for Oldcastle APG that will allow us to better service our customers in this growing region with enhanced manufacturing capabilities of our Sakrete, Amerimix, and now US SPEC brands," said Oldcastle APG President, Tim Ortman. As longtime licensees of Sakrete and Amerimix, we stand behind the quality of APG's products and look forward to the mutual success we will bring each other and the market." "Furthermore, as a family business, we strongly identify with APG's commitment to family heritage and a local-first customer service mindset. "We are excited about our acquisition by an industry-leading company like Oldcastle APG," said Bruce Peterson, CEO of US MIX. US SPEC products are professionally engineered concrete and masonry repair products used in a variety of applications, formulated and tested in laboratory conditions under ASTM testing methods and specifications. US MIX currently operates as a Sakrete and Amerimix licensee and offers a variety of specialty products under the well-known US SPEC brand. Its product offerings align seamlessly with APG's product portfolio and include bagged concretes, mortars and specialty cement mixes, in addition to liquid repair products. Founded in 1968, US MIX has been privately owned by the Peterson family for over 50 years. US MIX primarily operates out of a manufacturing facility in Denver, with a secondary specialty bagging location in Fontana, CA. In addition, the acquisition provides APG with valuable materials science expertise and adds another strong brand, US SPEC, to its existing dry mix product portfolio of Sakrete and Amerimix.
The acquisition fills a key gap in APG's dry mix manufacturing footprint and further expands its worldwide network of facilities to the thriving Denver, CO market. We’re grateful to Oldcastle APG for creating additional family-wage jobs and supporting economic growth in Montgomery County,” added Bob Rolfe, Commissioner of TNECD.ATLANTA, Ma/PRNewswire/ - Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, today announced its acquisition of industry-leading dry mix manufacturer US MIX. “Oldcastle APG is a leading global brand that has a well-established presence across Tennessee. Oldcastle APG is a subsidiary of CRH plc, a leading global diversified building materials group. With more than 180 locations across the U.S., including 36 in Tennessee, the company’s products range from the structural masonry used in urban construction projects to the finishing touches in backyards. With demand for our products growing every day, particularly throughout the Southeast, we are confident this investment will greatly increase production and allow us to best serve our customers for years to come,” said Oldcastle APG President Tim Ortman. “We look forward to fortifying our global footprint with expanded operations in Tennessee.
The project is expected to create 45 new jobs.Īs part of the expansion, the company will retrofit and expand its existing facilities to increase production of concrete paver products, which are used in applications such as home renovations, commercial projects and roadways.
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