Oldcastle Infrastructure is part of the building products division of CRH. Oldcastle Infrastructure has acquired Granite Precasting & Concrete Inc., a manufacturer of water management and utility solutions located in Bellingham, Wash.
Founded in 1985, Granite Precasting & Concrete Inc. manufactures a portfolio of concrete products including manholes, catch basins and storm water products along with products to serve the energy and communications segment. The acquisition of Granite expands the presence and customer base of Oldcastle Infrastructure in the growing Northwest Washington market. The acquisition enhances its exposure to the water management segment, a key growth area, while adding capacity to improve customer service to existing energy and communications customers.
“We welcome and look forward to working with Granite’s employees and customers,” says Rick Jones, Oldcastle Infrastructure, area general manager for Pacific Northwest. “With more than 30 years high quality manufacturing experience and best in class customer service, Granite enhances our ability to service all Western Washington’s infrastructure product needs. To maintain the exceptional customer service that Granite is known for, we look forward to having Granite’s employees join our team and continue the company’s success now as a part of Oldcastle Infrastructure.”
Key Granite employees will assume combined roles with Oldcastle Infrastructure:
- Matt Vaughn, currently president at Granite Precast, joins as director of operations PNW reporting to Rick Jones.
- Doug Salisbury, currently vice president of sales and design at Granite Precast, joins as sales manager for Auburn and Bellingham operations, reporting to Rick Jones.
- Kyle Salisbury, currently vice president operations, Granite Precast, joins as plant manager Oldcastle Infrastructure Bellingham, reporting to Matt Vaughn.