UK cement news

The company has become the first major cement manufacturer in the UK to move to 50% recycled plastic in its packaging with the roll out of new all-weather, fully recyclable hybrid bags.

The company has announced that it is investing US$25 million in a new system to replace fossil fuels at its Rugby cement plant in the United Kingdom.

Following a review of the Government roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions announced on 22 February, The QMJ Group has made the decision to postpone Hillhead by 12 months.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Hanson has taken the opportunity to celebrate the careers and achievements of women across its business with a number of initiatives.

GlobalData expects the UK construction industry to grow by 8% 2021, supported by the government’s infrastructure investment plans.

The company is celebrating 12 months of success at its training facility – the National Skills and Safety Park, one year on from its official opening by His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge.

The company has become a partner in the HyNet North West consortium, which aims to create the world’s first low carbon industrial cluster.

The Clear Assured Bronze Standard, from assessment body The Clear Company, is awarded to businesses that can demonstrate that inclusivity and diversity are reflected across all policies and processes.

The companies have joined forces to launch a new Health and Safety Awards scheme for 2021. The new awards build on the established MPA Health & Safety Awards and retain many of the key elements associated with it.

A project to develop a wellbeing garden for serving personnel at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, is taking shape with Tarmac support.