UK cement news
Cressall supplies resister to keep Ketton running
Cressall Resistors rebuilt a three-section resistor for a limestone crusher as Ketton cement plant within a week, helping to maintain uninterrupted production at the plant.
Ketton plant upgrades ESPs
Hanson Cement’s Ketton cement plant recently replaced two ESPs under the supervision of general contractor, Fairport Engineering.
Hanson orders marine aggregates dredgers
Hanson has ordered two new dredgers for its marine aggregates fleet.
Greenbank supplies feeder system to Padeswood
Greenbank Group, a UK-based engineering company, has supplied a feeder system to Hanson UK’s Padeswood cement plant.
UK construction sector slows in January 2017
Growth in the UK construction sector slowed in January 2017, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index, but sentiment remained positive.
Tarmac simplifies structure of businesses
Tarmac is simplifying the structure of its Aggregates and Asphalt and Ready-Mix businesses.
GRS acquires new operations
GRS has acquired two bagged aggregates operations and Maen Karne.
Hope cement rewards customers using app
Hope Cement is using an app to reward customers and drive traffic to builders merchants.
MPA welcomes Government guidance
The MPA has welcomed the Government’s publication of the new procurement guidance.