Holcim acquires Burdett Group to grow circular construction in Australia
- Holcim has completed the acquisition of Burdett Group to expand its aggregates and circular construction footprint in Australia.
- Burdett is based in the metropolitan growth area of southeast Melbourne and supplies aggregates, recycled construction demolition materials and sand.
- Established in 1972, Burdett has more than five decades of experience across Victoria and serves infrastructure, industry and buildings.
- The acquisition advances Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 target to recycle more than 20 million tons of construction demolition materials annually and supports its ECOCycle technology (10–100% recycled content guarantee).
Transaction summary
Holcim has completed the acquisition of Burdett Group to expand its aggregates and circular construction footprint in Australia, with Burdett based in the metropolitan growth area of southeast Melbourne.
Burdett Group profile
Established in 1972, Burdett brings over five decades of experience across Victoria and is a leading supplier of aggregates, recycled construction demolition materials and sand, serving customers across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.
Strategic rationale
Holcim says the acquisition aligns with its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy by adding regional circular-construction expertise and raw-material supply; the company welcomed Burdett’s more than 120 employees.
Targets and technology
The acquisition will advance Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 target to recycle more than 20 million tons of construction demolition materials globally each year by 2030 and further its proprietary ECOCycle circular technology, which guarantees a minimum of 10% and up to 100% recycled construction demolition materials by total product weight.
Source: Holcim