CalPortland to acquire Tehachapi cement plant

US: Taiheiyo Cement subsidiary CalPortland has concluded a deal with Martin Marietta Materials for the acquisition of the latter’s Tehachapi cement plant in California for US$250m. The deal also covers two business centres.

Taiheiyo Cement said “We expect the US cement business to continue to have strong demand from the private sector in view of projected economic growth and chronic housing shortages going forward. Additionally, we expect the infrastructure demands to accelerate as a result of the passing of the more than US$1tn infrastructure investment bill by the US Congress. Further, California is likely to have even greater growth because it will host the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The planned acquisition of Martin Marietta Materials’ assets is intended to ensure that we capture this increased demand. It is an essential element in maximising our future corporate value.”