UK cement news
Meet Manchester’s material needs by rail
The Mineral Products Association and the Rail Freight Group have published a new report setting out the economic and environmental case for more rail freight into Greater Manchester.
Tarmac’s National Skills and Safety Park scoops Purpose Coalition award
Tarmac’s Peter Kay, and the team at the National Skills and Safety Park, have been recognised as national leaders in social mobility.
Government plans for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism welcomed by MPA
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed plans announced to level the carbon cost playing field between UK cement production and imports.
New report highlighted decarbonisation and climate action for cement at COP28
A new report has highlighted decarbonisation progress in the global cement industry, as world leaders debate climate action at COP28.
Cemex has welcomed the introduction of BS 8500
Cemex has welcomed in the introduction of the newly revised standard for British concrete, representing an advancement in the UK industry.
Tarmac signs new charter to commit to sustainable development in Hertfordshire
Tarmac has become the first company to sign the Hertfordshire Growth Board’s Hertfordshire Development Quality Charter.
Aggregate Industries hits the tiles to cement its circular economy commitments
Thousands of tonnes of waste ceramics from one of the UK's largest ceramic tile manufacturers will be recycled in order to make cement.
MPA deeply disappointed at lack of government announcement on CBAM
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) is disappointed by the government's lack of commitment to a UK CBAM in recent Autumn Statement.
Breedon Group enjoys a strong performance reaching the end of 2023
Breedon Group provides its trading update for the ten months to 31 October 2023.
Local MP visits Tarmac’s National Laboratory and Innovation Centre
The UK MP for Wolverhampton South East, the Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, visited the historical home of Tarmac.