Oldcastle APG Acquires Gardenscape Facilities

Premier outdoor living solutions provider enhances Lawn & Garden capabilities

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has announced the acquisition of two Gardenscape bagging facilities located in Archbold, Ohio and Emlenton, Pennsylvania. The addition of these assets from Gardenscape, a bulk and bagged mulches and soils wholesale supplier, to the Oldcastle APG network will extend the company’s geographic roots and expand opportunities for customers in the Midwest and along the East Coast.

"This acquisition is a welcome addition to the Oldcastle APG family, further enhancing our Lawn & Garden capabilities in key markets," says Tim Ortman, President, Oldcastle APG. "As we continue to extend our offering of end-to-end outdoor living solutions for our customers, we are excited for Gardenscape to join our growing portfolio and advance our mission to help people Live Well Outside."

The acquired Gardenscape facilities will be integrated into Oldcastle APG's Lawn & Garden business, supporting and reinforcing its growing presence in key areas. This addition will enhance Oldcastle APG’s service levels and expands its reach for customers and complements recent acquisitions in the Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Mountain West regions of the United States.

To learn more about Oldcastle APG, visit oldcastleapg.com.

About Oldcastle^® APG

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. For more information, visit oldcastleapg.com.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. For more information visit: www.crh.com.