CRH plc announced on December 16 that it has acquired North American Aggregates (NAA), a Perth Amboy, New Jersey‑based supplier of sand and aggregate. The deal adds a waterfront plant that will increase CRH’s aggregate reserves and processing capacity in the New York‑New Jersey corridor, a high‑growth region that accounts for a large share of the company’s North American revenue.
The acquisition is a strategic fit for CRH’s core aggregates business, which represents roughly 95 % of its North American revenue. By integrating NAA’s plant and screening capabilities, CRH will strengthen its supply chain, improve operational efficiencies, and expand its production footprint. The move also supports CRH’s “connected portfolio” strategy, which seeks to combine scale, geographic reach, and integrated operations to deliver higher‑margin products to customers.
CRH’s third‑quarter 2025 earnings, released the same day, showed earnings per share of $2.21 versus analyst expectations of $2.18—a $0.03 beat—while revenue of $11.06 billion fell slightly below the $11.13 billion forecast. The earnings beat was driven by disciplined cost management and a favorable mix shift toward higher‑margin aggregates, offsetting a modest revenue shortfall that reflected softer demand in legacy construction segments. The acquisition is positioned to reinforce the growth trajectory that CRH is pursuing in its core aggregates segment.
Jason Jackson, President of CRH Americas Materials, said, “With 95 % of CRH’s North American revenue tied to aggregates, this acquisition further enhances our unmatched scale and connected portfolio, unlocking new growth opportunities and improving our ability to deliver greater value to customers.” He added that the deal aligns with CRH’s sustainability goals, as NAA’s environmentally friendly mining practices complement the company’s commitment to increasing revenue from sustainable products.
CRH is slated to join the S&P 500 index on December 22, 2025, a move that is expected to provide passive fund flows and reinforce investor confidence. While the acquisition itself did not trigger a measurable market reaction, analysts have noted that the transaction strengthens CRH’s leadership position in the U.S. aggregates market and supports the company’s broader strategy of expanding its high‑margin core business.
The acquisition positions CRH to capture demand growth in the New York‑New Jersey corridor, enhance operational leverage, and accelerate progress toward its goal of deriving 50 % of revenue from sustainable products by the end of 2025. The deal also reinforces CRH’s competitive advantage in a market where it already dominates, setting the stage for continued margin expansion and shareholder value creation.
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