Cement News tagged under: UK
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... |
MPA’s Sustainable Development Report highlights progress & challenges22 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published its latest Sustainable Development (SD) Report, providing a summary of the industry’s sustainable development performance in 2013. The report is supplemented by commentaries which provide an indication of activities in 2014 and includes examples of areas where further action and progress is required. Nigel Jackson, Chief Executive MPA, said, “We want to be transparent about our industry’s sustainability performance and the latest report ... |
UK: Cemex restarts production at flood-hit Ferriby works18 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsProduction has started at Cemex UK's South Ferriby cement plant after significant work by its 150 workforce and over 400 contractors during the past year, following the flooding in December 2013. Just over a year ago high tides, strong winds and low atmospheric pressure resulted in the River Humber breaching flood defences and deluging the cement plant and surrounding community with water 2m high. This week, one of the two cement kilns has been commissioned and has restarted clinker product... |
Hope Construction Materials introduces TomTom Telematic to fleet16 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsHope Construction Materials, the UK’s leading independent supplier of construction materials, is introducing TomTom Telematics technology to their 400-strong fleet to improve sustainability and customer service. Installation of the integrated telematics system in cement tankers, tipper trucks and concrete mixers is well underway with the entire fleet set to be connected by the start of 2015. The move will see more efficient route planning and provide a wealth of data on vehicle movements... |
Cemex UK takes delivery of new cement mixer fleet12 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsCemex has taken delivery of a fleet of new cement mixers after a ground-breaking deal with a leading vehicle solutions firm. The company ordered 11 of the specialist 26t vehicles as part of a GBP1.2m agreement with Motiva Group. The deal is the first of its kind between the two companies. “Cemex is a huge business with operations spanning 50 countries around the world, so the fact they’re renewing part of their UK fleet through us is a massive shot in the arm," said Peter Wright, sales dir... |
UK: Hanson Cement set to expand Padeswood26 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsHaving staved off closure, Hanson Cement's Padeswood plant is now looking to expand with a rail link and additional cement capacity in a new GBP1.2m investment project. The scheme will see staff numbers at the Flintshire site double to nearly 100 staff at Padeswood and the nearby Cefn Mawr Quarry. The turnaround has occurred after an increase in local house building and other construction activity has improved cement demand. Work is underway on a new cement line and the plant is also co... |
Cemex: helping to build a Greater Britain19 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsIn the past 18 months, Cemex has been an integral part of some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK with a direct impact on its residents’ quality of life, from an airport terminal, to upgrading London’s 150-year-old sewage system, to a remote onshore energy plant. “Cemex focuses on markets where we can sustain long-term profitable growth, and fulfill our responsibilities as a corporate citizen,” said Cemex CEO Fernando A Gonzalez. “We are pleased to be able to make a pos... |
Hope Construction Materials wins MPA’s John Crabbe Award for health and safety05 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsHope Construction Materials, the UK’s leading independent supplier of construction materials, has won the MPA’s prestigious John Crabbe Award for health and safety in the industry. The trophy, which was presented to Amit Bhatia, founder and chairman of Hope Construction Materials, during a ceremony in London, is awarded for outstanding excellence in health and safety. The news comes one day after Hope reached the milestone of 300 days without an LTI (lost-time incident) to any of Hope’s e... |
MPA: sales volumes indicate further growth04 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsAn acceleration in third-quarter sales compared to the previous quarter indicated continuing growth in construction activity, according to latest figures from the Mineral Productions Association (MPA). Statistics published yesterday by the MPA show sales volumes for asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and crushed rock in 3Q rose by 2.5-3.5 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and 8.5 per cent for sand and gravel. Crushed rock sales, it noted, have been particularly strong, up 13 per cent ... |
Cemex UK launches new Technical Development Programme31 October 2014, Published under Cement NewsA new Cemex UK Technical Development Programme has been launched this week to develop the technical managers of the future. Six technicians embarked on the first 18 month programme with an Orientation Day at Cemex’s National Technical Centre in Warwickshire, UK. They had the opportunity to meet and work with their individual mentors and existing senior technical managers, as well as learn about the programme. Cemex said in a statement that the programme has been developed in-house and ... |