Building MaterialsCompany
Hanson Ownership
Who owns Hanson?
Hanson is owned by HeidelbergCement AG. It was acquired on May 15, 2007.
Hanson Business Overview
Where is Hanson headquartered?
Hanson is headquartered in Maidenhead, United Kingdom.
How many employees does Hanson have?
Hanson has 26,000 employees.
What sector is Hanson in?
Hanson is a building materials company.
When was Hanson founded?
Hanson was founded in 1950.
Building Materials M&A Summary in 2007
Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, building materials ranked 24 in number of deals in 2007. The largest building materials acquisition in 2007 was Hanson - which was acquired by HeidelbergCement AG for $15.8B.
Join Mergr to view all 101 acquisitions of building materials companies in 2007, including 44 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 57 by strategics.