The deal includes two ready-mix plants, at Fornham Park, near Bury St Edmunds, and Waterbeach, north of Cambridge and brings Eastern’s regional spread to five depots.
Tom Baker, managing director at Eastern, said: “Expanding our fleet and workforce during this challenging economic period will further enhance our capabilities across all sectors and greatly benefit our customers and our long-term goals”.
Allen Newport will transfer over five staff and retain 18 employees at its aggregates operation, based on a sand and gravel quarry at Cavenham, between Bury and Newmarket.