CRH Canada

What CRH Canada does

CRH Canada (Groupe CRH Canada inc.) is one of Canada's largest vertically integrated manufacturers and suppliers of construction materials and construction services, operating since 1912 and headquartered in Concord, Ontario. The company produces and distributes cement (under the Ash Grove brand), asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, and delivers infrastructure and building construction services through its Demix Construction (Quebec) and Dufferin Construction (Ontario, Alberta) divisions. It operates an integrated network of more than 100 active sites across 8 provinces with 4,000+ qualified employees, serving customers in infrastructure/public works, commercial construction, and residential construction, with products adapted to Canada's northern climate conditions.

The business model is B2B hardware sales of construction materials combined with professional services revenue from construction contracts. Distribution is direct, via enterprise field sales supported by production plants and distribution centers that deliver across Canada, the Great Lakes region, and the Northeastern United States. CRH Canada is organized into wholly-owned operating subsidiaries aligned to product line and geography, including Demix Construction, Demix Agrégats, Demix Béton, Dufferin Construction, Dufferin Concrete, Dufferin Aggregates, Ontario Redimix, and Ash Grove Cement, plus a jointly-controlled soil treatment interest (Demix-Laval Center with Englobe Corp.). The company is a privately held subsidiary of CRH Americas Materials, which sits within CRH plc (NYSE and LSE listed).

The technology stack centers on construction materials science rather than software: lower-footfootprint limestone Portland cement, warm-mix asphalt, recycled asphalt pavements (RAP), recycled aggregates, drainage concrete, and year-round ready-mix concrete with accelerators and retarders for cold-weather application. Sustainability programs include biodiversity certification (Wildlife Habitat Council Gold at Acton Quarry), reforestation (nearly 300,000 trees planted at Dufferin Aggregates sites), and quarry rehabilitation partnerships. The company does not disclose specific pricing, contracts, or AI/ML capabilities, and no app, SDK, or public API is documented.

Name

CRH Canada

Legal name

Groupe CRH Canada inc.

Website

https://crhcanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CRH Canada is a vertically integrated Canadian construction materials manufacturer and supplier, producing cement, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and construction services through Demix and Dufferin divisions. It serves infrastructure, commercial, and residential builders across 8 provinces from 100+ sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Construction materials supply
• Ready-mix concrete
• Cement manufacturing
• Aggregate production
• Asphalt paving

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: CRH Canada manufactures and sells cement produced at their two cement plants, delivering across Canada, the Great Lakes region and the Northeastern United States through their integrated network of plants and distribution centers.
2. Asphalt Production and Application: As an integrated supplier, CRH Canada controls both the production of asphalt and its application, guaranteeing a superior product from start to finish for various construction projects.
3. Ready-Mix Concrete: Production and delivery of ready-mix concrete for commercial, industrial, civil and residential construction projects. Products can be colored, delayed or accelerated and delivered throughout the year.
4. Construction Services: Infrastructure and commercial, industrial and residential construction services including highways, bridges, paving and airports through Demix Construction and Dufferin Construction divisions.
5. Aggregates: Production of crushed stone, gravel and sand for commercial, industrial, civil and residential sectors across Quebec and Ontario. Also includes recycled products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CRH Canada manufactures and supplies heavy construction materials, including cement (sold under the Ash Grove Cement brand), ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, through a vertically integrated network of plants and quarries. The company also delivers construction services for infrastructure and roadbuilding projects via its Demix Construction and Dufferin Construction business units, serving infrastructure developers, public works agencies, and commercial/residential contractors across Canada.

Product overview

CRH Canada is a vertically integrated construction materials company offering five core product lines: Cement (Ash Grove brand), Asphalt, Ready-Mix Concrete, Construction services (through Demix Construction and Dufferin Construction divisions), and Aggregates (through Demix Agrégats and Dufferin Aggregates). The company operates across Canada with over 100 active sites and 150+ completed projects, serving the entire country through an integrated network of production facilities and distribution centers. Products are adapted for Canada's northern climate, with sustainable product offerings including limestone portland cement and recycled aggregates. The portfolio is organized around sub-brands including Ash Grove Cement, Demix (Construction, Béton, Agrégats), Dufferin (Construction, Concrete, Aggregates), and Ontario Redimix, all unified under the CRH Canada parent company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Demix Construction: Construction division serving Quebec with infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, and airports
• Dufferin Construction
• Dufferin Concrete
• Dufferin Aggregates
• Demix Agrégats
• Demix Béton
• Ontario Redimix
• Ash Grove Cement

Products and services

• Ciment Ash Grove (Ash Grove Cement) Portland and specialty cement products manufactured for infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction applications, sold under the Ash Grove Cement brand.
• Béton prêt à l'emploi (Ready-Mix Concrete) Ready-mix concrete produced at plant locations and delivered to construction sites for use in buildings, foundations, pavements, and infrastructure.
• Asphalte (Asphalt) Hot-mix, warm-mix, and recycled asphalt pavement products produced at asphalt plants for road construction, paving, and infrastructure projects.
• Agrégats (Aggregates) Crushed stone, sand, gravel, and recycled aggregates produced from quarries and pits for use in concrete production, asphalt production, road bases, and general construction.
• Construction Services (Demix Construction and Dufferin Construction) Construction contracting services for roadbuilding, infrastructure, paving, and site preparation projects delivered through the Demix Construction and Dufferin Construction divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 300,000 trees planted at Dufferin Aggregates sites in Ontario
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universities CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026CRH Canada partners with Universities Canada to administer the Bridge Scholarship Program, offering five scholarships of $3,000 CAD each to underrepresented students. Selected applicants may also interview for paid internships or co-op positions at CRH Canada.
• Québec OiseauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Québec Oiseaux to protect Sand Martins (bank swallows) nesting at Demix Agrégats quarries. The partnership ensures the safety of these birds during quarry operations by leaving certain quarry faces untouched.
• Camp EngiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRH Canada supports Camp Engies, a non-profit camp created by women engineers for future women engineers. The camp is based in Ontario and aims to inspire young women to pursue engineering careers by offering education and mentorship.
• Les ScientifinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Montreal, Les Scientifines promotes STEM to young girls. Six CRH Canada women currently contribute by leading workshops on topics like bridge building and concrete making to inform girls about opportunities in construction.
• Ontario Tech University - Women for STEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRH Canada launched a scholarship fund with Ontario Tech University's Women for STEM program, including mentorship from CRH Canada ambassadors. The scholarship supports women entering STEM programs and recipients receive mentoring through all four years of study.
• Englobe Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRH Canada's Demix division partnered with Englobe for construction and operation of a soil treatment center at the Laval quarry site. The partnership enables responsible soil management while contributing to quarry rehabilitation for communities.
• Sustainable Building Council of Canada (CaGBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRH Canada is a long-standing partner of the Canadian Green Building Council, contributing to discussions about environmentally friendly built environments and sustainable community development.
• York UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRH Canada partnered with York University and CPA Ontario to develop the Way Forward Program, which provides newcomers with their first Canadian workplace experience in finance while addressing company staffing needs.
• CPA OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Way Forward Program along with York University, helping newcomers attain CPA Ontario certification and build careers in accounting.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aecon Group: Major Canadian construction contractor executing highways, bridges, airports, and civil infrastructure — a key customer and competitor to CRH Canada's Demix Construction and Dufferin Construction divisions.
• Lafarge Canada (Holcim): Holcim's Canadian subsidiary and CRH Canada's most direct domestic competitor, producing cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete across Canada with comparable vertical integration into construction services.
• Lehigh Hanson (Heidelberg Materials): Heidelberg Materials' North American arm operating cement plants, aggregates quarries, and ready-mix plants in Canada and the US — directly overlapping CRH Canada's product portfolio and customer base.
• St. Marys Cement (Votorantim Cimentos): Brazilian-owned cement and concrete producer with major Canadian operations in Ontario, directly competing with CRH Canada's Ash Grove cement plants and Dufferin Concrete business.

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction: US-listed heavy civil construction and materials company that, like CRH Canada's Demix/Dufferin Construction, self-performs much of its materials supply — directly comparable vertically integrated business model.
• Martin Marietta Materials: US-listed heavy materials giant producing aggregates, cement, and ready-mix — a much larger incumbent in the same commodity categories, with growing Canadian footprint post-Lehigh USA Rail acquisitions.
• Summit Materials: US-focused vertically integrated heavy materials company (cement, aggregates, ready-mix) with business model and end-markets closely mirroring CRH Canada, including recycled aggregates offerings.
• Vulcan Materials Company: Largest US producer of construction aggregates, also operating ready-mix and asphalt. Comparable product mix and end-market exposure to CRH Canada, though concentrated in US Sun Belt states.

Regional players

• Atlantic Industries (AI) Group / Armtec: Canadian manufacturer of infrastructure products (concrete, steel, drainage) serving similar public infrastructure customers as CRH Canada's construction services divisions, with overlapping presence in Ontario and Quebec.
• US Concrete (Summit Materials subsidiary): Large US ready-mix and aggregates operator now part of Summit, with comparable product portfolio to CRH Canada's Dufferin Concrete and Demix Béton but focused on US markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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