Ireland: CRH’s Europe Heavyside division’s sales have risen by 5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2016. However, no exact figures were released by the group in a trading statement. Improved volumes and prices of cement were noted in the UK and a ‘limited’ impact so far by the British decision to leave the European Union (Brexit) was noted. In North America CRH’s Americas Materials division reported that proforma sales volumes of cement fell by 2% in the third quarter principally due to Canada. Its sales volumes have risen slightly by 1% so far in 2016. Overall, CRH’s sales rose by 6% to Euro20.4bn in the reporting period.
CRH releases trading update for first nine months of 2016
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