UK cement news
MPA calls on Chancellor to commit to investing in Britain’s future
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging the UK Government to invest in Britain’s infrastructure.
Tarmac is awarded Gold membership by The 5% Club
For two year’s running, Tarmac has been awarded Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2023-24 Employer Audit Scheme.
Tarmac invites submissions to its 2023 Innovation Challenge
Tarmac is inviting submissions to its fourth annual Innovation Challenge, open to anyone with an idea to support the acceleration of the company’s journey to net zero.
Cemex celebrates growth and success of UK Technical Apprenticeship Programme
Global building materials supplier Cemex is celebrating the growth and success of its Technical Apprenticeship Programme in Warwickshire.
Cemex partnership with Silverwoods helps close the loop and upvalue nearly 130 000 t of by-pass dust for agricultural purposes
Cemex and Silverwoods are supporting the circular economy by utilising by-pass dust from the Cemex Rugby cement kiln for agricultural purposes.
Heidelberg Materials opens new concrete plant in Oxfordshire
New ready-mixed concrete plant in Sutton Courtenay increases Heidelberg Materials’ capabilities in Oxfordshire.
Materials Handling Engineers’ Association reveals sustainable focus
As part of a new era for the Materials Handling Engineers’ Association (MHEA), the executive committee has announced new plans this year to help its members and wider industry tackle sustainability.
Heidelberg Materials achieves certification to new carbon management standard in the UK
Heidelberg Materials has become the first heavy building materials manufacturer in the UK to reach the updated PAS 2080:2023 standard on managing and reducing whole-life carbon in the built environment.
Hanson UK becomes Heidelberg Materials
Hanson UK has become Heidelberg Materials, aligning with its parent company which announced its new global branding in September 2022.
Digital solutions aim to make cement greener
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen will work other European universities and research institutes as part of the DETOCS research partnership led by multinational cement industry equipment provider FLSmidth.