CRH in talks for Suwannee American Cement - reports Global construction materials maker CRH is nearing an agreement to acquire Florida-based cement company Suwannee American Cement from Votorantim Cimentos and Anderson Columbia to drive further growth in the US. Business • 02 Oct 17
CRH in talks for Suwannee American Cement - reports Global construction materials maker CRH is nearing an agreement to acquire Florida-based cement company Suwannee American Cement from Votorantim Cimentos and Anderson Columbia to drive further growth in the US. Business • 02 Oct 17
CRH shares soar after news of deal for Ash Grove Cement Shares in CRH jumped in Dublin trade this morning after it said it would buy US cement maker Ash Grove Cement in a $3.5 billion deal to grow its North America business. News • 21 Sep 17
CRH shares soar after news of deal for Ash Grove Cement Shares in CRH jumped in Dublin trade this morning after it said it would buy US cement maker Ash Grove Cement in a $3.5 billion deal to grow its North America business. News • 21 Sep 17
Investec analyses CRH's H1 results Global building materials group CRH has reported sales of €13 billion for the first six months of this year - that was up 2% on the same time last year. Business • 24 Aug 17
Investec analyses CRH's H1 results Global building materials group CRH has reported sales of €13 billion for the first six months of this year - that was up 2% on the same time last year. Business • 24 Aug 17
CRH sales up 2%, Americas distribution business sold Global building materials group CRH has reported sales of €13 billion for the first half of the year, representing a 2% rise on the same time last year. Business • 24 Aug 17
CRH sales up 2%, Americas distribution business sold Global building materials group CRH has reported sales of €13 billion for the first half of the year, representing a 2% rise on the same time last year. Business • 24 Aug 17
CRH reports 'satisfactory' start to the year Building materials group CRH has said it has seen a "satisfactory" start to 2017. Business • 26 Apr 17
CRH reports 'satisfactory' start to the year Building materials group CRH has said it has seen a "satisfactory" start to 2017. Business • 26 Apr 17
CRH shares soar as 2016 profits race 69% ahead Shares in building materials group CRH jumped 4.5% today after it reported a 69% increase in pre-tax profits for 2016. Business • 01 Mar 17
CRH shares soar as 2016 profits race 69% ahead Shares in building materials group CRH jumped 4.5% today after it reported a 69% increase in pre-tax profits for 2016. Business • 01 Mar 17
CRH sales see 22% boost for year to September Sales at builders materials group CRH rose by 22% year-on-year to €20.4 billion between January and September, according to the company's latest trading update. Business • 17 Nov 16
CRH sales see 22% boost for year to September Sales at builders materials group CRH rose by 22% year-on-year to €20.4 billion between January and September, according to the company's latest trading update. Business • 17 Nov 16
CRH set to benefit from Trump's building plans The prospect of a Trump presidency will see markets under pressure today, but the immediate outlook for the US construction sector is much brighter according to Davy stockbrokers Business • 09 Nov 16
CRH set to benefit from Trump's building plans The prospect of a Trump presidency will see markets under pressure today, but the immediate outlook for the US construction sector is much brighter according to Davy stockbrokers Business • 09 Nov 16
CRH tops list of biggest home-grown exporters Construction and engineering group CRH is the biggest home-grown Irish exporter with a turnover of €23.6 billion. Business • 04 Oct 16
CRH tops list of biggest home-grown exporters Construction and engineering group CRH is the biggest home-grown Irish exporter with a turnover of €23.6 billion. Business • 04 Oct 16
CRH profit boosted by strong Americas performance CRH recorded a 20% rise in pro-forma earnings after day-to-day expenses (EBITDA) for the first half of the year to €1.12 billion, which was largely boosted by a strong performance in the Americas. Business • 25 Aug 16
CRH profit boosted by strong Americas performance CRH recorded a 20% rise in pro-forma earnings after day-to-day expenses (EBITDA) for the first half of the year to €1.12 billion, which was largely boosted by a strong performance in the Americas. Business • 25 Aug 16
CRH raises half yearly guidance by about 10% Building materials group CRH has said its first-half earnings likely grew 10% ahead of its previous guidance, an improvement attributed to strong trading in its main market the US. Business • 22 Jul 16
CRH raises half yearly guidance by about 10% Building materials group CRH has said its first-half earnings likely grew 10% ahead of its previous guidance, an improvement attributed to strong trading in its main market the US. Business • 22 Jul 16
CRH back on top of 1,000 companies survey Smurfit Kappa has the highest effective tax rate amongst Ireland's largest companies, according to The Irish Times' Top 1,000 companies survey for 2016. Business • 20 May 16
CRH back on top of 1,000 companies survey Smurfit Kappa has the highest effective tax rate amongst Ireland's largest companies, according to The Irish Times' Top 1,000 companies survey for 2016. Business • 20 May 16
CRH's first quarter group sales rise by 9% Builders materials group CRH has reported a 9% increase in group sales for the first quarter of 2016, driven by positive momentum in the American markets. Business • 27 Apr 16
CRH's first quarter group sales rise by 9% Builders materials group CRH has reported a 9% increase in group sales for the first quarter of 2016, driven by positive momentum in the American markets. Business • 27 Apr 16
CRH revenues up 25% on positive American momentum Shares in CRH moved higher in Dublin today after it reported pre-tax profits of €1.033 billion for the year to the end of December, up from €761m the previous year. Business • 03 Mar 16
CRH revenues up 25% on positive American momentum Shares in CRH moved higher in Dublin today after it reported pre-tax profits of €1.033 billion for the year to the end of December, up from €761m the previous year. Business • 03 Mar 16
CRH seen among bidders for India's Jaiprakash CRH and India's Dalmia Cement are likely to submit separate bids next month for the cement business of Indian infrastructure builder Jaiprakash Associates, two sources have said. Business • 03 Feb 16
CRH seen among bidders for India's Jaiprakash CRH and India's Dalmia Cement are likely to submit separate bids next month for the cement business of Indian infrastructure builder Jaiprakash Associates, two sources have said. Business • 03 Feb 16
CRH completes €1bn in divestments in 2015 Building materials group CRH completed €1bn in divestments in 2015. Business • 08 Jan 16
CRH completes €1bn in divestments in 2015 Building materials group CRH completed €1bn in divestments in 2015. Business • 08 Jan 16
CRH shares soar as third quarter sales rise Shares in building materials group CRH rose sharply in Dublin after it said its third quarter trading benefited from continued positive momentum in the Americas. Business • 20 Nov 15
CRH shares soar as third quarter sales rise Shares in building materials group CRH rose sharply in Dublin after it said its third quarter trading benefited from continued positive momentum in the Americas. Business • 20 Nov 15
CRH names new chairman for its US operations Building materials group CRH has said that Mark Towe, currently president and chief executive of Oldcastle, will take up the new role of chairman at CRH Americas. Business • 24 Sep 15
CRH names new chairman for its US operations Building materials group CRH has said that Mark Towe, currently president and chief executive of Oldcastle, will take up the new role of chairman at CRH Americas. Business • 24 Sep 15
CRH names Murphy as new group finance director Building materials group CRH has appointed Senan Murphy as its Group Finance Director. Business • 07 Sep 15
CRH names Murphy as new group finance director Building materials group CRH has appointed Senan Murphy as its Group Finance Director. Business • 07 Sep 15
CRH to acquire US glazing firm for $1.3bn CRH has agreed to acquire US-based glazing firm CR Laurence for $1.3 billion. Business • 27 Aug 15
CRH to acquire US glazing firm for $1.3bn CRH has agreed to acquire US-based glazing firm CR Laurence for $1.3 billion. Business • 27 Aug 15
Lafarge and Holcim accept CRH deal for assets Cement companies Holcim and Lafarge said they have reached a binding agreement under which CRH will buy some of their assets for €6.5 billion. Business • 27 May 15
Lafarge and Holcim accept CRH deal for assets Cement companies Holcim and Lafarge said they have reached a binding agreement under which CRH will buy some of their assets for €6.5 billion. Business • 27 May 15
Irish Cement raided in competition probe Irish Cement has confirmed that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission carried out an inspection on May 14 at the company's plant in Platin, Co Meath. Business • 18 May 15
Irish Cement raided in competition probe Irish Cement has confirmed that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission carried out an inspection on May 14 at the company's plant in Platin, Co Meath. Business • 18 May 15
CRH partners with Aboitiz for some Lafarge assets Aboitiz Equity Ventures has said it plans to partner with CRH to buy the Philippines cement business of France's Lafarge as it seeks to diversify into infrastructure. Business • 15 May 15
CRH partners with Aboitiz for some Lafarge assets Aboitiz Equity Ventures has said it plans to partner with CRH to buy the Philippines cement business of France's Lafarge as it seeks to diversify into infrastructure. Business • 15 May 15
CRH eyes further progress in second half of year CRH has reported a solid start to 2015 and said it expects earnings to increase by 10% in the first half of the year and improve for 2015 as a whole. Business • 06 May 15
CRH eyes further progress in second half of year CRH has reported a solid start to 2015 and said it expects earnings to increase by 10% in the first half of the year and improve for 2015 as a whole. Business • 06 May 15
CRH appoints new Transformation Director CRH has said that its Group Finance Director - Maeve Carton - will become the company's new Group Transformation Director from next year. Business • 27 Apr 15
CRH appoints new Transformation Director CRH has said that its Group Finance Director - Maeve Carton - will become the company's new Group Transformation Director from next year. Business • 27 Apr 15
