GRS has bought Aggregate Industries鈥 bagged aggregate operations in Staffordshire and Devon. The price was not disclosed.
Earlier this month GRS bought Cornish aggregates supplier Maen Karne. []
GRS says that its latest acquisitions secure its place as 鈥榯he UK鈥檚 number one packed aggregate 蝉耻辫辫濒颈别谤鈥.
The plants are located at Barton under Needwood (near Burton upon Trent) and Uffculme (near Taunton).
Chief executive Jon Fisher said: 鈥淎long with the purchase of Maen Karne, buying this acquisition reflects our optimism in the economy and the building industry. Over the next few weeks we鈥檒l be working to ensure a seamless transition for existing customers of the two plants so they start to experience the high levels of service we鈥檙e able to provide, coupled with an extensive range of core, decorative and specialised aggregates.鈥
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