Holcim UK has acquired a group of independent businesses in the Midlands and East of England, supplying aggregates, recycled materials and readymix concrete to the market.
A leading supplier of sustainable building solutions, Holcim has completed the acquisition of P. J. Thory Limited, Gemmix Limited and Pro Minimix Limited.
The group of companies, which has its main headquarters in Coates near Peterborough, employs around 130 people across nine sites featuring sand and gravel and limestone quarries, readymix concrete plants, and a recycling centre that processes secondary aggregate.
Geographically, the sites stretch from Market Harborough, Northampton and Wellingborough across to Peterborough, Ely, Barnwell and St Ives in the east of England, and will complement Holcim’s existing offering in the East Midlands market.
Lee Sleight, Chief Executive Officer of Holcim UK, said: “This is a major acquisition which gives us much greater coverage in the East of England, and I’m excited to be announcing the deal that will see the companies becoming part of Holcim in the UK.
“Not only does it align with our ongoing wider growth strategy, it increases our Readymix Concrete footprint, provides vital sand and gravel mineral reserves and bolsters our recycling offering as part of an ongoing drive to increase our circular construction materials.”
James Thory, Managing Director of TJ Thory Holdings, which owned all of the acquired companies, said: “We’re really looking forward to taking the business forward with Holcim UK and harnessing its expertise and networks. It is really beneficial to be part of a leading UK and global company which has a clearly articulated vision for circularity and sustainability.
