Company’s Australian subsidiary expands footprint in core market in Australian Capital Territory 

HEIDELBERG Materials have announced that their Australian subsidiary, Hanson Australia, has entered into a conditional purchase agreement to acquire the premixed concrete business of the Elvin Group, the largest concrete producer in the Canberra region.

Elvin operate two concrete plants, a concrete laboratory, a sand-blending plant, and an equipment and accessories supply outlet. The company employs 85 employees and contractors.

‘The latest expansion of Hanson Australia’s business reflects our strong focus on strengthening our footprint in core markets,’ said René Aldach, member of the managing board of Heidelberg Materials with responsibility for Australia.

‘With this bolt-on acquisition, we are expanding our vertically integrated market position and bringing our expertise in the fields of sustainability and digitalization to one of the largest regional markets in Australia.’

The proposed acquisition has received informal merger clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms of the transaction.