Hope becomes part of Breedon Group plc

Hope has become part of Breedon Group plc, creating the UK’s largest independent construction materials group, following completion on 1 August of the acquisition first announced in November 2015.

The Hope acquisition is the most significant development in Breedon’s history. It completely transforms the company, creating a truly national business, with operations extending from Stornoway in the far north of Scotland to Exeter in Devon, from Pembroke on the west coast to Great Yarmouth on the east.

The enlarged group’s assets include the country’s biggest cement plant, around 60 quarries, 27 asphalt plants, just under 200 concrete plants and a major surfacing and contracting operation. Its combined mineral reserves and resources are in excess of 750 million tonnes, securing the future of the business for decades to come.

Following the acquisition there will be little or no immediate change to day-to-day activities for employees, customers, suppliers and others. The main difference is that our registered name has changed from Hope Construction Materials to Hope Cement Limited, a subsidiary of Breedon Group plc.

In a letter to Hope’s customers Breedon Group Chief Executive Pat Ward said: “We have built our
reputation on giving our customers an outstanding service, delivered locally, promptly and to the highest possible quality standards. Hope has always had exactly the same ethos, which is why we believe our combined business will be able to offer an even better service in the years ahead.”
For more information visit www.breedongroup.com