Who is HeidelbergCement and why did they acquire Hanson?
HeidelbergCement Group employs 70,000 people across five continents and has leading positions in concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates. HeidelbergCement recognized Hanson’s strengths and is interested in the long-term sustainable growth across all divisions. While Hanson produces several products, the acquisition will concentrate on a dual growth strategy: a focus on cement in growing markets and a focus on aggregates, building materials and related activities in mature markets and North America.
