UK cement news
UK cement: the importance of policy
World Cement sat down with Martin Casey, Mineral Products Association (MPA), to discuss the challenges facing the UK cement sector and the policies needed to support its future.
Enhancing bearing reliability in harsh cement plant environments
In cement manufacturing operations, reliability is a never ending concern. Equipment is routinely exposed to abrasive dust, vibrations, heat, and continuous operation – conditions that place significant stress on a variety of components. Bearings in particular play a critical role in maintaining uptime and failures often result in unplanned shutdowns, increased maintenance labour, and lost production.
MPA selects Andy Spencer as independent Chair of UK Concrete
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has engaged Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete, bringing extensive industry, sustainability and public affairs experience to this part time assignment at a significant moment for the sector.
Coolbrook appoints Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman to support the next phase of industrial scale-up
Coolbrook, a transformational technology company dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry and industrial processes, has appointed renowned Finnish business leader Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.
GCCA and the GCCSI announce partnership to advance the use of CCS across the cement and concrete industry
The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of CCS across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.
Gigaton raises $26M to build fully autonomous plants in energy-intensive industries
Gigaton, the AI company replacing control software that runs energy-intensive industries, has raised $26 million in Series A funding led by Plural.
Francesco Brambilla becomes new CEO of Heidelberg Materials Trading
Heidelberg Materials Trading, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials,, announces that Francesco Brambilla has been named as the company’s CEO effective 1 June 2026.
Construction industry’s flagship startup competition launches 10th edition
Construction Startup Competition 2026 is now open to the world’s most promising startups ready to transform the industry through more sustainable, efficient, resilient, and disruptive solutions.
Global industry calls for urgent political action to unlock concrete’s critical role in a changing world
GCCA annual conference kicks off in Madrid with CEOs, industry leaders, and leading organisations including the UN, OECD, EBRD, and the global insurance industry trade body, the Geneva Association.
Holcim UK’s Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark Accreditation
Holcim UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry – Europe's largest hard rock quarry – has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation.