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| Company type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Concrete |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | Cemex |
| Headquarters | Egham, Surrey, United Kingdom |
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