Company DescriptionCRH plc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes building materials. It operates in three segments: Americas Materials, Europe Materials, and Building Products. The company manufactures and supplies cement, lime, aggregates, precast, ready mixed concrete, and asphalt products; concrete masonry and hardscape products comprising pavers, blocks and kerbs, retaining walls, and related patio products; and glass and glazing products, including architectural glass, custom-engineered curtain and window walls, architectural windows, storefront systems, doors, skylights, and architectural hardware. It also offers precast concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage pipes and structures, utility enclosures, and modular precast structures to the water, energy, communication, transportation, and building structures markets; and construction accessories, such as anchoring, fixing, and connection solutions, as well as lifting systems, formwork accessories, and other accessories used in construction applications. In addition, the company offers network access products, which include composite access chambers, covers, passive safety systems, retention sockets, sealants, and meter boxes; and paving and construction services. Further, it provides building and civil engineering contracting, contract surfacing, operates logistics and owned railway infrastructure; sells and distributes cement; and supplies access chambers and ducting products. It serves governments, contractors, homebuilders, homeowners, and sub-contractors. The company operates primarily in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, the United States, and internationally. CRH plc was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
How the Company Makes MoneyCRH makes money primarily through the production and sale of building materials and products. The company's revenue model is diversified across its three main segments. In the Americas Materials segment, revenue is generated from the extraction, processing, and sale of aggregates, asphalt, and readymix concrete, catering to road construction and infrastructure projects. The Europe Materials segment similarly focuses on the production and distribution of cement and other building materials across European markets. The Building Products segment generates income through the manufacture and sale of architectural products, precast concrete, and other building materials, serving residential and commercial construction needs. Key revenue streams include direct sales to construction companies, partnerships with governments for infrastructure projects, and a strong distribution network that ensures product availability across diverse geographies. Strategic acquisitions and sustainability initiatives further enhance CRH's market position and contribute to its earnings.