UK cement news
MPA updates Brexit priorities
The UK Minerals Products Association (MPA) has updated its list of priorities that it is asking the UK government to focus on through the Brexit process.
UK construction activity picks up in February
UK construction activity was higher in February than in January, but remained under the level seen in December as soft house building numbers slowed the sector’s growth.
Quinn Cement increases use of alternative fuels
Quinn Cement is aiming to increase its use of alternative fuels, so as to reduce CO2 emissions.
Hanson reopens Teesport site
Hanson has reopened its slag grinding plant in Teesport.
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.