Asheboro concrete plant changes hands

ASHEBORO — Piedmont Ready Mix in Asheboro has been sold as part of an acquisition made by Hardrock Ready Mix.

The transaction included Piedmont Ready Mix’s plant in Asheboro, according to information from the purchaser. The Asheboro facility will continue operations under the new ownership.

Victor Lopez, owner of VL Concrete, Inc., is the former owner of Piedmont Ready Mix.

“This acquisition represents a strategic step forward for Hardrock Ready Mix,” Drew Boggs, president and chief executive officer of Hardrock Ready Mix, said in a statement. “Piedmont Ready Mix has built a strong reputation for quality and service under Victor’s leadership, and we are excited to build on that foundation while expanding our operational capacity and geographic reach. I have known Victor for over a decade and share his commitment to customers, employees, and operational excellence. Our goal is to ensure a seamless transition while continuing to drive meaningful growth across the region.”

Lopez said: “This sale reflects our long-term strategic focus. VL Concrete intends to concentrate exclusively on our concrete placement business, and divesting the ready-mix operations allows us to dedicate our resources and attention to that core segment. We believe Hardrock Ready Mix is well positioned to continue serving Piedmont Ready Mix customers and employees with the same commitment to quality.”

Based on a news release, Hardrock Ready Mix plans to integrate Piedmont Ready Mix’s operations and team members into its existing organization.

Piedmont Ready Mix has another plant under construction in Mebane. The company is a provider of ready-mix concrete serving commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects in North Carolina.