Building materials giant Saint-Gobain has entered the building solutions market in Ireland for the first time through the acquisition of Kilwaughter Minerals.
Kilwaughter operates a manufacturing facility and limestone quarry near Larne in Northern Ireland and employs about 200 people.
The business also operates three distribution centres in the Republic of Ireland (Cork), Scotland (Glasgow) and England (St Helen's).
Saint-Gobain said today's acquisition further strengthens its light and sustainable construction solutions for the whole building envelope for both new construction and renovation with Kilwaughter's well-established and recognised brands - K Rend and K Systems.
K Rend supplies façade mortars including high-performance renders, mortars, external coatings and K Systems is a solution for external wall insulation.
"We're delighted that the deal has completed and Kilwaughter will now become part of the Saint-Gobain family. This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our journey and we very much look forward to continuing to build the business and delivering success," Gary Wilmot, the CEO of Kilwaughter, said.
Mike Chaldecott, the CEO of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, said the Kilwaughter Group is a great fit for with Saint-Gobain and will provide it with an even greater range and capacity to provide customers with lightweight construction solutions for lightweight building façades and envelopes that make buildings better for occupants and the planet.
"The K Rend and K Systems brands are strong, well respected brands and the businesses focus on technical expertise and quality is fully aligned to Saint-Gobain," he added.
