UK cement news
Breedon Cement resilient despite soft demand
Breedon Cement reported a rise in underlying earnings in 1H18, despite soft market condition in the Great British construction sector.
‘Smart’ cement mixtures may turn buildings into batteries
Researchers at Lancaster University have created a cement mixture capable of storing electrical energy
Aggregate Industries and The Wildlife Trusts announce partnership
Leading UK infrastructure and construction business Aggregate Industries has announced a three year partnership with The Wildlife Trusts.
Aggregate Industries Signs £3 million deal with Siemens
Aggregate Industries, leading UK building and construction materials supplier, has struck a £3 million deal with global technology powerhouse, Siemens.
Tarmac plans Dunbar upgrade
Tarmac has lodged plans with the local council to upgrade its Dunbar cement plant in Scotland.
Micromeritics Instrument Corp. completes acquisition of Freeman Technology
Micromeritics Instrument Corp., a leading global manufacturer of products for advanced material characterisation, has announced the acquisition of Freeman Technology, a specialist in powder flow properties.
Hanson UK to supply concrete for £350 million Cwmbran hospital project
Hanson UK, a leading supplier of heavy building materials to the construction industry, has been awarded a £350 million contract for Cwmbran hospital in south Wales.
Martin Engineering expands UK and Scandinavia operations
Martin Engineering, a bulk material handling solutions provider, is expanding its existing operations in the UK and Scandinavia.
UK aggregate equipment manufacturer new North American headquarters
Van Tongeren opens new North American headquarters in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Aggregate Industries signs up to fight against modern slavery
Aggregate Industires has pledged its commitment to cracking down on modern slavery and labour exploitation in partnership with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).