CRH Annual Report 2007 PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH

CRH is a diversified building materials group which manufactures and distributesbuilding material products from the fundamentals of heavy materials and elementsto construct the frame, through value-added products that complete the buildingenvelope, to distribution channels which service construction fit-out and renewal.Materials: The FundamentalsAggregates – crushed stone from quarriesCement – primary binding agentAsphalt – road and highway surfacesReadymixed concrete – a mix of aggregates, sand and cementthat can be poured into formsProducts: Constructing the FramePrecast – structural elements cast into designed/highly-engineeredforms: floors, beams, vaults ...Architectural – concrete elements for residential andnon-residential building: blocks, bricks, pavers ...Construction accessories – components to assist in thebuilding process2 CRH