UK cement news
Flexicon launches mobile bag dump station
A new mobile bag dump station has been launched by Flexicon with flexible screw conveyor and bag compactor.
MPA announces new chairman
Simon Willis, Chief Executive Officer of Hanson UK, has been appointed as Chairman of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) for the next two years.
CMA raises concerns over Breedon-CEMEX merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed competition concerns over Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets.
Tarmac team repairs local playground
A team from Tarmac’s South East Contracting business has been able to give back to its local community by repairing a community playground in Burham, Kent.
Construction sectors show signs of improvement in July
Every construction sector in Great Britain has shown at least 33% growth in July, compared to June, with up to 98% growth in certain sectors.
CEMEX announces proposed redundancies of South Ferriby Cement logistics workers
Building materials supplier CEMEX has proposed redundancies of the cement logistics employees based at its South Ferriby Cement Plant.
Aggregate Industries recognised for commitment to Armed Forces with MoD award
The company has been given the Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence.
Teesside secures first plant for alternative fuel project
Waste Knot Energy has secured funding from Gresham House’s British Strategic Investment Fund (BSIF) to build its first fuel pelleting plant in Middlesbrough.
CPA forecasts uncertainty for the UK construction industry after COVID-19
The full impact of COVID-19 on the UK economy is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry according to the Construction Products Association’s (CPA) latest forecasting.
MPA statistics show construction slump in second quarter
The latest statistics released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that sales of heavy-side building materials saw unprecedented declines during the second quarter of the year.