UK cement news
New study released on abrasion resistance of PLC systems for industrial floors
Findings emphasise the need for more collaborative research on field-based studies of behaviour and performance of PLC concrete, and support for performance-based specifications and guidance.
Cemex reports record first quarter EBITDA
Cemex announce its results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting strong performance supported by its disciplined execution of its transformation plan.
CarbonCure appoints Yuliya Kravtsov as Chief Executive Officer
Kravtsov is a recognised leader in the cement and concrete industry with more than two decades of transformational executive experience.
Concrete in Life 2025/26' winners announced
Run by the GCCA, the annual competition received more than 20 000 entries from professional and amateur photographers, as well as smartphone users, spanning every continent.
Heidelberg Materials unveils 'Battery Bill' at Whatley quarry
Heidelberg Materials UK has commissioned a new Class 08e electric shunting locomotive at its Whatley quarry in Frome, Somerset.
Amrize shareholders approve all proposals at 2026 annual general meeting
Shareholders approved a special, one-time dividend for 2025 of US$0.44 per share to be paid on May 4, 2026 to shareholders.
Titan America secures DOT approvals for a next-generation cement
Titan America SA has become the first materials supplier to secure Department of Transportation (DOT) approvals in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina for a Type 1T blended cement.
Heidelberg Materials brings splash park to life at Hertfordshire Zoo
Heidelberg Materials UK has supplied waterproof, coloured concrete to refurbish Boulders Beach Splash Park at Hertfordshire Zoo.
Holcim UK supplies first-class mortar solution to iconic Manchester project
The development demanded a visually united mortar finish and a supply solution capable of meeting the demands of a constrained urban site.
Heidelberg Materials UK makes concrete specification easy with NBS Source
A range of Heidelberg Materials UK concretes and cement-bound sand are listed on NBS Source, making it easy to specify the right product for the job.