Breedon eyes acquisitions to build on Irish growth

British construction materials group Breedon is pursuing a number of acquisition opportunities in Ireland to capitalise on an expected double-digit percentage rise in building activity here next year.

Breedon entered Ireland in 2018 through the €500m takeover of housebuilding and aggregates business the Lagan Group. Breedon now trades in Ireland under the Lagan name and in the North as Whitemountain.