The CRH Group is based in Ireland, is active in 34 countries and employs some 92,000 people.
CRH’s strategy is to be an international leader in building materials, delivering performance and growth simultaneously. The success of CRH is based on the commitment and competency of its organisation, management and operational units, and on its very strong performance culture. It is active in a decentralised structure which promotes local initiatives and responsibilities, acting in conformity with the Group’s principles and an effective control system.
The shares of the CRH group are listed at the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE), the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange – as ADRs).
The CRH group achieved a turnover of more than 20 billion euros in 2007.
For more information on the CRH group, please see the Group’s website www.crh.com