Aggregate Industries has rebranded to Holcim UK as part of strategic shift to provide the construction industry with seamless access to the latest sustainable building solutions.
To drive this growth the organisation’s 25 brands, 200 sites and 4000 employees are uniting under Holcim UK after operating 20 years as a UK-based subsidiary of Holcim Group.
The consolidation comes as the construction sector faces increasing pressure to deliver more homes and buildings in line with emissions reduction and environmental policy, amid predicted growth of up to 10 per cent by 2026.
Alongside a target to accelerate green growth, Holcim UK is committed to expanding the uptake of sustainable building materials in the UK. Currently a third of its turnover comes from sustainable products and it is aiming to continue to increase this in the next five years. Key to this will be circular product innovation through construction demolition materials (CDM) targeting an increase of CDM used products from 2Mt to more than 5Mt by 2030.
Speaking on the direction, Lee Sleight, CEO of Holcim UK, said: “Our evolution from Aggregate Industries to Holcim UK is much more than a rebrand. It represents a commitment to leading the sector towards a more sustainable future through a commitment to innovation and collaboration.
“By uniting under one coherent brand, we can focus on driving sustainable growth for our business and many customers and suppliers we have formed strong partnerships with over the years. With such growth, we can continue to invest in the people and solutions capable of making a positive difference to customers and communities. Key to this will be our ongoing prioritisation of people, purpose and performance to achieve our ambitious revenue and sustainability growth targets.
“Through taking on the global brand, we can leverage Holcim Group’s global presence and the innovative solutions it has brought to a variety of different markets. With our renewed strategic direction, we will not only be able to reduce our environmental impact and make positive change as a business, but be a trusted partner to our customers as they aim to do the same.”
