Türkiye: Market Insights Research has forecast a composite annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% for the Turkish ready-mix concrete market up to 2029. This would increase it from US$5.53bn in 2024 to US$7.08bn in 2029.
17 ready-mix concrete plants temporarily closed in Mira-Bhayander and Vasai in second half of 2024
India: Ready-mix concrete producers suspended operations at 17 different batching plants in Mira-Bhayander and neighbouring Vasai, Maharashtra, during the second half of 2024. The closures resulted from closure notices from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. The Times of India newspaper has reported that all plants subsequently complied with pollution restrictions and have since reopened.
Taiheiyo Cement USA acquires Grimes Rock’s concrete and aggregates business
US: Taiheiyo Cement USA has acquired California-based building materials producer Grimes Rock’s ready-mixed concrete and aggregates assets. Reuters has reported that the acquisition also includes some ‘affiliated’ assets.
Poeppelman Materials & Pepcon acquires Coate Concrete Products
US: Concrete and aggregates company Poeppelman Materials & Pepcon has acquired precast concrete producer Coate Concrete Products, local press has reported. Coate Concrete Products is based in West Milton, Ohio. Poeppelman Materials & Pepcon currently supplies its products to markets in Ohio and Indiana.
