The new 110,000-square-foot facility, the first of its kind in the Western U.S., located at 12600 West Northern Avenue in El Mirage, is managed by Chris Ortiz and employs approximately 35 people. With the new technology of automated systems for pipe production, curing and testing, Hanson can produce, on average, 600 tons of product per day, which represents a significant increase in production capacity for the company. Pipe is produced on the three-station rotary turntable Hawkeye PipePro XT Machine, which includes modules for creating varying diameters of pipe at the same time.

“Hanson has been part of the Arizona building community for more than 40 years,” said Richard Manning, president and chief executive officer of Hanson Building Products North America. “With Arizona’s quick growth of new communities and businesses, Hanson is growing to support those needs.”

Many parts of Arizona are experiencing growing infrastructure needs due to a surge in new residential, commercial and industrial construction. In fact, the Phoenix Metro area, Flagstaff and Yuma were recently voted by Expansion Management as three of the 50 top cities in the United States for business expansion. Hanson’s products were recently used for storm water drainage systems in Cheatham Farms, a housing development in the Southwest Valley, and for roadway improvement projects such as the expansion of the Santan Freeway.

“This new facility will allow us to offer a range of products to our customers all under one roof,” said Sue Tanenbaum, Hanson’s Western region president. “Hanson is proud to serve this community and produce products that sustain Arizona’s growing infrastructure.”

El Mirage is part of Hanson’s Western region based in Portland, Ore. The region services Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah and Washington out of 12 facilities that produce several products, including those used for community and roadway development such as reinforced concrete pipe, drainage structures, bridge systems and precast vaults.

About Hanson Building Products North America
Hanson Building Products North America is comprised of Hanson Brick, Hanson Roof Tile, Hanson Pipe & Precast, Hanson Structural Precast and Hanson Paver Products. Hanson Brick is the largest brick producer in North America. Hanson Roof Tile is a leading manufacturer of concrete roof tile in the United States. Hanson Pipe & Precast is a manufacturer of concrete pipe; precast concrete products including manholes, drainage structures, box culverts, bridge components, retaining walls and concrete block; and steel and concrete pressure pipe. Hanson Structural Precast produces products used in commercial, residential and educational buildings, sports facilities, bridges and parking structures. Hanson Paver Products produces decorative concrete pavers for residential and commercial building. For more information, please visit www.hansonbrick.com, www.hansonrooftile.com, www.hansonpipeandprecast.com, www.hansonpipeandprecast.com/structural and www.hansonpaverproducts.com.

Hanson Building Products North America has grown and prospered into an organization of more than 8,000 employees and 140 facilities with products available throughout the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Hanson’s quality products, services and building technology, please visit www.hanson.biz.

About Hanson PLC
Hanson Ltd. is one of the world's largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks.

We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents and has leading positions in concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates.

About Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is Arizona’s leader in pediatric care and is one of the 10 largest free-standing children’s hospitals in the nation. The most comprehensive array of pediatric specialists in the State practice at this one organization. The outstanding clinical expertise, as well as high patient volume, and an unwavering commitment to caring only for children, all contribute to Phoenix Children’s leadership position. For information about Phoenix Children’s, visit the Hospital’s website at www.phoenixchildrens.com.