CRH

CRH plc is an international group of companies, engaged in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of building materials. CRH is headquartered in Dublin and is the largest company quoted on the Irish Stock Exchange employing approximately 80,000 people worldwide.

CRH operates in cyclical industries that are affected by factors beyond its control, such as the level of construction activity, fuel and raw material prices. These factors are in turn affected by the performance of national markets and the global economy.

CRH has taken steps to deal with the current economic downturn and to position the business to take advantage of opportunities when the world's economies begin to recover.

To read more about CRH why not look at the available case studies and/or click to the CRH web site at www.crh.com