Oldcastle APG Acquires Lowe Products Company

Premier outdoor living solutions provider bolsters lawn and garden offering

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has acquired the assets of Lowe Products Company including a facility located in Shepherdstown, WV, enhancing its Lawn & Garden capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The acquisition of the Lowe Product Company’s bulk and bagged mulches, as well as soils and compost assets, reinforce Oldcastle APG’s dedication to expanding its premier outdoor living solutions offering to customers in North America. The Shepherdstown facility provides an advantageous proximity to the Washington, D.C. market, enhancing the company’s Lawn & Garden service levels in the region.

"We are delighted to welcome the Lowe Products Company business into our Oldcastle APG family as we continue to strengthen our ability to deliver top-tier service and high-quality products to our customers," said Tim Ortman, President, Oldcastle APG. "This move positions us well in one of the most attractive lawn & garden markets in the US while reinforcing our commitment to help customers Live Well Outside."

Lowe Products Company brings with it a strong reputation for meeting customers’ needs and will fit seamlessly into Oldcastle APG's growing portfolio of end-to-end outdoor living solutions. This addition follows recent acquisitions that have bolstered the company’s Lawn & Garden business in the Eastern and Central United States and opened new routes in the Mountain West.

Tim Ortman further emphasized, "Our mission at Oldcastle APG is to inspire endless possibilities for outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. This acquisition supports the strategic growth and expansion of our Lawn & Garden business in North America."

To learn more about Oldcastle APG, visit oldcastleapg.com.

About Oldcastle^® APG

Oldcastle^® APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard^® and Echelon^® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living^® and MoistureShield^® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete^® and Amerimix^® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal^® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec^® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials. For more information, visit oldcastleapg.com.