UK cement news
MPA lobbies government over Brexit aims
The UK Minerals Products Association has urged the UK government to take the views of business and industry into account during Brexit negotiations.
Elite Control Systems installs wireless system for Tarmac
Tarmac Dunbar has received a wireless system, installed by Elite Control Systems.
Reader Cement hits new production high
Reader Cement, as UK-based producer of blended cements, hit a new production high in May, with further growth expected through the summer.
Ecocem opens second UK import terminal
Ecocem Ireland has opened a second UK bulk import terminal at Sheerness, as it targets the construction market in London and the southeast of England.
Brexit dominates MPA’s annual conference
Dealing with the fallout from Brexit was a key theme at this year’s Minerals Products Association annual conference.
MPA sets out long-term aggregate demand and supply scenarios for Great Britain
The MPA has set out long-term aggregate demand and supply scenarios for Great Britain until 2030.
MPA outlines post-election priorities
The UK Minerals Products Association has outlined six priorities for the new UK government, following the General Election in June.
The MPA indicates continued impetus in UK construction
According to the MPA, UK construction has continued to grow in 1Q17.
Climate change policy poses threat to UK cement
Climate change and energy-related policy will substantially drive up costs for UK cement makers, threatening the viability of UK cement production.
Hope Cement continues to upgrade plant
Hope Cement completed a number of upgrades to its pyroprocessing line in 2016, as well as continuing its push to increase the use of alternative fuels and raw materials.