Jakarta Aktual – 23 June 2026 | The building materials and services giant, CRH, has made its largest acquisition to date with the purchase of US peer Arcosa for $8.5 billion. This strategic move positions CRH as the number one infrastructure player in North America, with Arcosa’s aggregates business and critical infrastructure products complementing CRH’s existing operations.
Arcosa, a leading aggregates company, has a strong presence in the US market, with a portfolio of products and services that cater to the growing demand for infrastructure development. The company’s expertise in aggregates, a crucial component in the construction industry, aligns with CRH’s focus on aggregates, cement, and sustainable alternatives.
CRH’s chief executive, Jim Mintern, emphasized that the acquisition reinforces the company’s position as a leader in the infrastructure sector, with a strong presence in North America. He highlighted the immense growth opportunities in the US energy and utility infrastructure market, which Arcosa’s expertise will help CRH capitalize on.
The acquisition is part of CRH’s broader strategy to build a connected portfolio of businesses, with a focus on aggregates, cement, and sustainable alternatives. The company aims to spend $40 billion on investment and cash returns to shareholders over the next five years, with a significant portion allocated to the aggregates business.
With Arcosa’s addition, CRH’s presence in the US market will increase, with a stronger focus on the utilities sector. The company’s reliance on the North American market will also grow, with the region accounting for 71% of CRH’s adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization last year.
The acquisition is expected to drive growth and increase CRH’s exposure to the utilities sector, which is poised for significant investment in the coming years. As the demand for infrastructure development continues to rise, CRH’s acquisition of Arcosa positions the company for long-term success and dominance in the global infrastructure market.
