Cement News tagged under: Lafarge Tarmac
CMA welcomes recent sale of UK plants07 August 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has welcomed the sale of plants by Lafarge Tarmac and Hanson. In the Competition Commission’s (CC) market investigation report published in January 2014, the CC had ordered Lafarge Tarmac to sell one of two cement plants and Hanson to sell one of its ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) plants to enhance competition in the cement and GGBS markets in Great Britain. Lafarge Tarmac and Hope Construction Materials Ltd (Hope) both appealed... |
LafargeHolcim buys out 50% interest in Lafarge Tarmac as part of divestment process17 July 2015, Published under Cement NewsAs part of the preliminary steps to implement the disposals required by the European Commission for its approval of the merger to create LafargeHolcim and as previously announced, the group today completed the acquisition of the 50 per cent share in Lafarge Tarmac held by Anglo American for GBP992m (including changes in working capital). This step is required to allow for the full divestment of Lafarge Tarmac, with the exception of the Cauldon and Cookstown plants and certain non-operationa... |
Lafarge Tarmac achieves ISO 5000101 June 2015, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Tarmac has achieved the international energy management standard, ISO 50001, across its Cement and Lime division. It’s the first step in rolling the certification out across its entire UK business by the end of 2015, the company said in a statement today. ISO 50001 provides organisations with a framework to manage and improve their energy performance, while enhancing operational efficiencies, decreasing energy intensity and reducing environmental impacts. Over the past year, Lafarg... |
Lafarge-Tarmac in GBP4m JCB deal, UK14 May 2015, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Tarmac (UK) has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth GBP4m (EUR5.5m). The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge Tarmac and JCB for handling road maintenance projects. The latest machines were supplied by JCB dealer Gunn JCB. The company, which took delivery of its first 2CX Streetmaster model a quarter of a century ago, instigated the configuration for the latest batch of machines. It was developed in conjunction with the company’s operative... |
Lafarge Tarmac gears up with new fleet of machines, UK08 May 2015, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Tarmac has made a multi-million pound investment in a new fleet of cutting edge equipment and machinery. The UK-based company has invested in 12 Volvo and 16 Vogele pavers, all of which have the latest energy-efficient engines, lighting and windscreens to enhance the operator’s environment, and the state-of-the-art levelling technology. The new investment also includes: • state-of-the-art pavers for major schemes: Tracked high production Volvo 8820 pavers with the capability of l... |
Aberthaw upgrade nears completion, UK01 April 2015, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Tarmac’s Aberthaw cement plant in Wales, UK, is in the final stages of its GPB2m upgrade programme and is set for completion during its annual shutdown later this month. Lafarge Tarmac Aberthaw plant manager, Chris Bradbury told local press: “Our investment plans are helping increase our production potential and ensure we are competitively placed in the market. Our most recent GBP2m investment programme will soon be completed when the last of our current planned improvements in our... |
Shadow rail minister visits Lafarge Tarmac Tunstead quarry, UK24 March 2015, Published under Cement NewsLilian Greenwood MP, Shadow Minister for Railways, visited Lafarge Tarmac’s Tunstead aggregates, cement and lime operations this week to discuss rail capacity and ideas to improve the local and national rail network. The Shadow Minister was joined by Cllr Caitlin Bisknell, the leader of High Peak Borough Council. Lilian Greenwood MP and Cllr Caitlin Bisknell were given a tour of the Tunstead site, including the railway sidings. Mat Woodcock, Head of Group Logistics and Supply Chain at ... |
MP visits Lafarge Tarmac Dolyhir and Gore quarries, UK02 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Tarmac welcomed Roger Williams CBE Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire, to Dolyhir and Gore Quarries to understand more about the economic and community benefits to his local constituency. As joint chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Minerals, Mr Williams is well versed on the importance of minerals to the national economy and the local teams were delighted to show him around. Dolyhir and Gore Quarries have a long history of mineral extraction, dating bac... |
Babcock awarded fleet management contract by Lafarge Tarmac13 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Tarmac has awarded Babcock International Group a GBP41m (EUR52.4m) five-year contract (with a five-year extension option) to provide a fleet-managed service for its Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) across the UK. This agreement covers over 400 assets across 189 sites and is in addition to the existing fleet management arrangement currently in operation, awarded to Babcock in 2011. Babcock said in a statement it will work closely with Lafarge Tarmac to procure the right equipment at t... |
Lafarge Tarmac’s Cauldon cement plant reports 500 days of zero harm24 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsLafargeTarmac’s Cauldon cement works is marking a record 500 days of zero harm. It follows the factory celebrating five years with no lost time injuries (LTIs) and its quarry being free of LTIs for 17 years. Plant manager Martin Bains said: "This is a great achievement and one which clearly demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety across our business. It is testament to the dedication of our staff in striving to find new and better ways to improve health an... |