Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, acquired Master Block, a single-site concrete block manufacturer located in El Mirage, Ariz.
The addition of Master Block to Oldcastle APG’s portfolio expands its production of hardscapes, masonry and fencing solutions in the region.
“We are thrilled to welcome Master Block to the Oldcastle APG family, strengthening our masonry and fence block production in the greater Phoenix area,” said Tim Ortman, president of Oldcastle APG. “With Master Block’s impressive assets and performance, we will enhance our existing plant network, optimize our production of high-quality concrete block and improve our ability to meet demand in what has proven to be an attractive growth market.”
Master Block plants to integrate into Oldcastle APG’s portfolio in the region, which hosts a division of its concrete block, hardscapes and packaged concrete mix operations. Additionally, Oldcastle APG’s aggregate swimming pool finishes business, Pebble Technology International, is headquartered in Arizona and offers customers in the west region expanded access to the company’s suite of solutions.
The acquisition is a step in Oldcastle APG’s strategy of offering outdoor living solutions to customers nationwide.