UK-based Tarmac has appointed a new plant manager, Graeme Bride, at its facility in Aberthaw, south Wales.

Mr Bride has 19 years of cement plant management experience from time spent in Nigeria and the Philippines. In his most recent role he was health and safety director at Lafarge Africa.

"I am looking forward to working across departments to ensure we continue to drive performance to meet market challenges whilst enhancing our activity within the local community, " said Mr Bride.

Graeme Bride will be taking over from Chris Bradbury, who has been appointed as cement plant manager of the company’s Tunstead operations.