Leviat launch unites companies in the construction accessories division under a new global brand

Leviat, the new global brand for CRH companies in the construction accessories division, is launched today. Under the Leviat brand, leading names, including Ancon, HALFEN, Helifix and Plaka, come together as one global company, creating a world leader in joining, fixing and anchoring technology.

Well-known and trusted branded products, such as Ancon transverse force connections, HALFEN anchor rails and Plaka concrete accessories, will be part of Leviat's extensive global product portfolio and will continue to be marketed and developed by Leviat.

Leviat has nearly 3,000 employees in 60 locations worldwide. As one global company, Leviat offers customers greater technical expertise and resources, a larger and more flexible supply chain and better, faster innovation.

Visit Leviath.com for more information, including the full range of product brands and international contact information.

Mehmet Pekarun, general manager of Leviat, said: "Today we are officially launching our new Leviat identity globally. It is an important development that will further strengthen our company as we combine the expertise and resources of our existing construction accessories businesses under one global brand."

"By working together as one global team, we are better equipped to leverage our full design and manufacturing resources, spread across four continents, and ensure Leviat is even more responsive to changing customer needs. By combining our technical expertise, market knowledge and research and development activities, Leviat can accelerate the launch of new, groundbreaking building innovations."

"Whatever the future demands of our industry, as Leviath, we are ready!"

About Leviathan

Leviat, a CRH company, is a world leader in connection, fastening, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry. Leviat's engineering products and innovative construction solutions are used in a variety of market segments, from housing to infrastructure, enabling our customers to build better, stronger, safer and faster. The company employs 3,000 people across 60 locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia. Leviat's range of trusted product brands include Ancon, HALFEN, Plaka and Meadow Burke.

For more information, go to www.leviat.com

About CRH

CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the world's leading building materials company, with 79,200 employees at approximately 3,100 operating locations in 30 countries. It is the largest building materials company in North America, a leading heavy materials company in Europe and has positions in both Asia and South America. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions found throughout the construction industry, from large public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and homes. CRH is a Fortune 500 company and is part of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH's American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE.

For more information, go to www.crh.com