Cement News tagged under: UK
Lafarge02 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsLafarge is negotiating with CRH to sell of its assets in Germany and certain assets in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Brazil and Réunion. |
2014 MPA sales volumes positive as construction markets improve02 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsMinerals products markets performed strongly in 2014 as construction output grew by six per cent, according to MPA figures. Sales volumes accelerated for aggregates (11 per cent growth made up of crushed rock + 13.5 per cent, sand and gravel +7.2 per cent) and asphalt (+8.6 per cent). Growth in ready-mixed concrete sales moderated in 2014 (+1.7 per cent), but from a higher base following an early and marked recovery of the concrete market throughout 2013. Asphalt and crushed rock sales wer... |
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... |
Hanson Cement set to become BMF member, UK30 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsHanson Cement will become a member of the Builders Merchants Federation, effective 1 February 2015. Hanson Cement operates three cement plants, one ready-to-use packing plant and 10 packed aggregate sites in the UK. In response to market growth, the company recently invested in a new Multicem plastic packing plant at its Padeswood cement works in North Wales to keep up with demand and provide a stable source of supply. Keith Ellis, Hanson’s commercial director, said: “Joining the BMF is a... |
Young talent joins Cemex UK29 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsA new cohort of trainees has started at Cemex UK, bringing young people and new talent into the construction and building materials industry. Six trainee quarry managers, three external candidates with engineering degrees and three internal with relevant qualifications from within Cemex, have completed their business familiarisation programme and are about to start a six week rotation programme visiting a key aggregate site each week. Following the rotation the trainees will be based withi... |
MPA and Bumblebee Conservation Trust re-affirm commitment to work together23 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BBCT) have re-affirmed their commitment to work together through renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU, originally signed at the end of 2012. The MoU aims to ensure the good work of both organisations continues and develops, including facilitating access to quarry sites for monitoring, advising and educating quarry staff on measures that help bees, including creation of suitable habitat and training qua... |
Hope celebrates second anniversary with major investment08 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsHope Construction Materials is investing GBP14m (EUR17.9m) to boost production at its Hope Works cement plant in the Derbyshire Peak District, UK. The company, which yesterday celebrated its second year of cement production, has kicked off several major capital projects which will help improve the plant’s sustainability, improve the efficiency of the operation and help to secure future supplies for construction. Hope has owned and operated the cement works since January 2013 and has made... |
HeidelbergCement to sell its North American and UK Building Products Business24 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an American affiliate of Lone Star Funds to sell its North American (excluding Western Canada) and United Kingdom building products business, Hanson Building Products, for an total price of US$1.4bn, of which up to US$100m will be payable in 2016, depending on the performance of the business in 2015. The closing is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. HeidelbergCement expects the transacti... |
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 ... |