Breedon Group plc, a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Aghamore quarry in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland, as part of the Group’s strategic expansion programme.
With planning permission now granted, the re-opening of the Sligo quarry will strengthen Breedon’s ability to supply essential construction materials across the wider north-west of the country. The additional capacity will support infrastructure, residential and commercial development, helping to ensure continuity of supply for key projects throughout the region.
The re-opening of the site marks Breedon’s 10th active quarry in Ireland, underpinning the Group’s sustained growth since entering the quarrying market in 2015, and marks a significant milestone for its operations in the country.
The development aligns with Breedon’s strategic objective to establish a fully integrated, nationwide aggregates and construction materials platform in Ireland and strengthens its market position, while enabling the expansion of its product offerings for customers.
Breedon entered the Irish market in 2018, since then, the Group has continued to execute on its expansion strategy, strengthening its operational capabilities, geographic reach and long-term supply resilience across Ireland.
Fraser Thom, Managing Director, Quarries and Concrete said: “The reopening of our quarry in Aghamore is a key milestone in our ongoing investment strategy across Ireland. This facility aligns with our vertically-integrated model and strengthens our ability to service customers on the island of Ireland with high-quality, locally sourced materials.
“It also reinforces our continued commitment to supporting regional growth, sustainable operations, employment, and infrastructure development. This new facility further expands our capacity to supply high-quality aggregates, asphalt, concrete blocks, and ready-mix concrete to customers across the region, helping us to deliver on our strategic objective to build a fully integrated, nationwide platform for construction materials.”
