Well-known across most Pacific Northwest concrete circles, Cadman Inc. and its unique mixer trucks featuring “Otis the Bulldog” are a newer sight for Portland, Ore. contractors and practitioners. Ready mixed concrete supply contracts totaling 85,000 yd. for two downtown Portland projects are elevating the profile of the Lehigh Hanson Inc. subsidiary, which expanded into Oregon in 2017.
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The acquisition of British Columbia-based Abbotsford Concrete Products will expand Atlanta-based Oldcastle APG’s hardscape unit offerings and manufacturing capabilities in its western Canada region. Founded in 1989 by Clifford Leach, Abbotsford Concrete has established itself as a hardscapes leader under the direction of sons Chris and Bob Leach. The producer has strong dealer relationships, exceptional quality assurance, innovative engineering, and a proven operational focus, Oldcastle APG affirms. In addition to a market-leading hardscapes brand, the deal brings two top tier paver, slab and segmental retaining wall production facilities.
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On the heels of similar bolt-on transactions involving Pacific Northwest operators Quality Concrete Products and Valley Precast, Oldcastle Infrastructure has acquired Granite Precasting & Concrete Inc., a Bellingham, Wash. producer of manholes, catch basins and storm water drainage components, plus structures serving energy and communications sectors.
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