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Acquisition by CRH of Sole Control of Ibstock

United Kingdom
05/08/1999
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CRH plc, based in Ireland, is an international group mainly active in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of building materials and building products. It is a leader in the Irish cement and lime markets and important positions in clay brick market in Ireland, US, the Netherlands and Germany. It is the fourth largest worldwide producer of building materials. Ibstock plc, based in the UK, manufactures and supplies building products such as clay bricks and pavers, clay roof tiles, clay blocks and pre-cast concrete products.

The Commission identified the relevant product market to be the market for the supply of bricks. The Commission concluded that the acquisition would not create or strengthen a dominant position. The Commission declared the operation compatible with the common market.

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