Construction Partners, Inc. Completes Oklahoma Acquisition
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Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD) announced the acquisition of Asphalt Express Enterprises, a liquid asphalt supply and hauling business based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, serving hot-mix asphalt producers across Oklahoma and northern Texas. CPI’s Oklahoma platform company, Overland Corporation, acquired Asphalt Express’s rail-served industrial site in Ardmore, along with its fleet of trucks and trailers used to transport liquid asphalt.
CPI expects the Ardmore site to become a future liquid asphalt terminal supporting its operations in Oklahoma and northern Texas. According to the company, the transaction advances its vertical integration strategy, is intended to enhance access to a critical raw material, increase sourcing and transportation flexibility, and leverage Asphalt Express’s experienced team and established customer relationships.
Positive
- Acquisition of Asphalt Express adds liquid asphalt supply and hauling capabilities in Oklahoma and northern Texas
- Rail-served Ardmore industrial site acquired for potential development as a future liquid asphalt terminal
- Fleet of trucks and trailers expands CPI’s liquid asphalt transportation capacity
- Supports vertical integration strategy across construction and asphalt production operations in Oklahoma and Texas
Negative
- None.
News Explained
The Asphalt Express acquisition is complete: CPI’s Oklahoma platform, Overland Corporation, acquired the Ardmore rail-served site and liquid-asphalt trucks and trailers, making those operating assets part of CPI’s platform.
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Transaction Adds Liquid Asphalt Supply and Transportation Capabilities in
Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to welcome the Asphalt Express team to the CPI family of companies. This transaction represents another step in our strategy to strengthen our vertical integration and strategically invest in assets that support our construction and asphalt production operations. Asphalt Express's liquid asphalt supply and transportation capabilities complement our existing operations in
About Construction Partners, Inc.
Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating in local markets throughout the Sunbelt in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Supported by its hot-mix asphalt plants, aggregate facilities and liquid asphalt terminals, CPI focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of surface infrastructure. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The company also performs private sector projects that include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.
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Rick Black
Investor Relations
ROAD@DennardLascar.com
(713) 529-6600
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