UK cement news
Ecocem Group appoints new Managing Director
Susan McGarry has been appointed as Managing Director of Ecocem Ireland.
Dead set against dead stock
John Hodson, Cardox, outlines the tools, methods and approaches to effectively reduce dead stock and clear build ups from silos and bunkers.
GCCA celebrates International Women’s Day
The company intends to promote the role of women in the concrete industry.
Grant awarded to Tarmac plant for improved rail infrastructure
The Scottish Government has awarded Tarmac’s Dunbar cement plant a grant for improved rail infrastructure.
Lafarge Cement appoints new Cauldren Plant Manager
The company has appointed Stuart Hutchings as its new Cauldon Plant Manager. Located in Staffordshire, the site has a long history as the first dry-process cement plant in the UK, operating for over 60 years.
MPA launches UK Concrete to promote the advantages of the material
The company has launched UK Concrete, a new public and political advocacy vehicle for the UK's concrete industry.
Hanson UK takes part in project researching climate-neutral fuels
HeidelbergCement’s British subsidiary, Hanson UK, is to take part in a research project on the use of climate-neutral fuels for cement production.
550 exhibitors confirmed for Hillhead 2020
Hillhead organisers have announced that 550 exhibitors are confirmed for Hillhead 2020.
BEIS awards MPA £6.02 million for hydrogen and plasma technology to reduce carbon emissions
The project explores the potential of these technologies to reduce carbon emissions, with trials taking place at Tarmac and Hanson Cement sites.
Global Data suggests Brexit uncertainty is preventing a faster construction growth recovery
The company forecasts that lingering Brexit uncertainty is preventing a faster recovery in construction growth in the early part of the 2020 – 2024 forecast period.