Heidelberg Materials Australia is acquiring two sand quarries in Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Heidelberg Materials Australia, formerly known as Hanson Australia, has announced the acquisition of the Hardcore Sands and Pink Lily Sands operations in Rockhampton, Central Queensland.
All employees will be retained as part of the acquisition.
Heidelberg Materials Australia’s chief executive Phil Schacht says the acquisition will provide the company with access to substantial sand reserves.
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“The acquisition by Heidelberg Materials Australia of two quality sand operations in Queensland will extend our footprint in Australia and support our strategic expansion in key markets,” he says.
Heidelberg Materials Australia’s Northern Region general manager Charlie Stoneman adds: “The addition of the Hardcore Sands and Pink Lily Sands quarries will complement our existing operations in Central Queensland and augment our market-leading offering for customers.”
The Rockhampton operations supply government, concrete, earthmoving, landscaping and golf industries with bulk and wholesale sand, gravel, stones, aggregates and other quarry products.