Aggregate Industries completes acquisition of Cowden Inc in Northwest USA
LafargeHolcim in the United States announced today the acquisition of the ready-mix concrete and aggregate assets held by Cowden Inc., a longstanding supplier in Washington state, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Aggregate Industries (AI).
“This acquisition strengthens our presence in this strong growth market while contributing to AI’s overall strategy to expand our range of sustainable construction materials,” shares René Thibault, Head of North America for Holcim.
Cowden Inc., established in 1945, has been a trusted building partner in the Bellingham, WA area, growing in the region to include ready-mix concrete plants, aggregate facilities and a hauling fleet. Supplying both large commercial and small residential projects, Cowden’s team combines quality with meaningful customer experiences. “We live here, and we work here,” says Brent Cowden, President of Cowden Inc. “We know how important it is for our customers to be able to continue to have a trusted local supplier.”
More than 100 Cowden employees will join AI’s organization. “We are happy to welcome these professionals to our team,” says Thibault. “Collaboration and innovation are a key part of our culture.”
The organization will operate as Cowden, a division of Aggregate Industries Pacific Northwest, and will become a member of the LafargeHolcim family of companies in the US. LafargeHolcim US is part of Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
