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HEIDELBERG CEMENT BECOMES HEIDELBERG MATERIALS
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anson UK’s parent company HeidelbergCement has announced its new global branding.
The change to Heidelberg Materials better reflects the scope of the business, which has market leading positions in aggregates, cement and concrete, and demonstrates that it is a global company with one voice. The new brand identity, which includes a subtle ‘h’ design, underscores Heidelberg Materials’ leading role in achieving carbon neutrality and digitalisation in the building materials industry.
Hanson UK CEO Simon Willis said: “This is an exciting announcement and one which will allow us to take advantage of our strengths as a global company.
“For the time being it is business as usual for us and we remain Hanson UK but, in the future, our business – along with other international subsidiaries – will be rebranded and we are excited about the opportunities this will bring.
“While our name may be changing, everything else stays the same. Our commitment to our customers and delivering excellence remains and, as we head to the future, we’ll continue to strengthen innovation and deepen partnerships with our customers and other stakeholders.” BMJ
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES EXPANDS ITS OPERATIONS IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
and Fairford, as well as providing future growth opportunities. It will also enable the company to introduce the ECOPact+ range in the regional market with a supply of Construction and Demolition Waste.
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onstruction materials supplier Aggregate Industries, a member of the Holcim Group, has
acquired Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials Ltd, a regional leader in ready-mix concrete, primary and recycled aggregates, concrete products and waste management solutions.
The acquisition will see Aggregate Industries strengthen its operations in the South and South-West of England with new sites in Devizes, Theale, Faringdon
Driving circular construction, Wiltshire recycles 150,000 tons of construction & demolition waste each year into aggregates and concrete with its state-of-the art material recovery system. This transaction represents the first acquisition of a recycling business in the UK, helping Aggregate Industries to deliver on its circular economy ambitions at scale and strengthening its position in innovative and sustainable building solutions in the UK. Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials, through its Wiltshire Concrete and Berkshire Concrete brands, is a good tactical fit for Aggregate Industries expanding the company’s footprint along the M4 corridor. BMJ
November 2022
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AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES CELEBRATES CAULDON
ANNIVERSARY
Britain’s first dry process cement plant marks major milestone.
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t was a special occasion at Aggregate Industries’ Cauldon Cement plant when the business held a jam-packed two-day event to mark 65 years of cement manufacturing excellence. Founded in 1957, the operation based in Cauldon, Staffordshire was the first dry- process cement plant to be
installed in Britain and played a key role in the modernisation of the UK cement industry.
Fast forward to today and the site, which is now part of Aggregate Industries, continues to break new ground as part of the business’ progressive sustainability strategy – Building Progress for a Sustainable Future – as it sets out to become the UK leader of sustainable building solutions. As part of this, in 2021 the Cauldon plant, already home to successful renewable integration, commenced works on a £13 million investment project to reduce its carbon footprint by 30,000k tonnes annually. This will be achieved by building a new pre-processing plant for the storage, handling and feeding of solid alternative fuels, that would otherwise end up as landfill, in addition to installing a new chloride bypass to ensure product quality and negate additional waste. Alongside this, the Cauldon plant has remained a mainstay of the local community. As well as being a major local employer and responsible for about £11 million entering the regional economy each year through salaries and investment, the Cauldon business regularly raises money for local charities.
To mark its 65 years, the landmark site first held a special open day where key customers, both old and new, received an exclusive tour of the plant and presentations from senior leaders, along with lunch. During a second day of celebrations, over 600 local people including veterans, employees, and family members, came together to enjoy an array of outdoor activities, painting, raffles and refreshments. This also saw special appearances from the local Waterhouses Community Swim, Waterhouses Junior Football Team, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, West Midlands Ambulance Services and Waterhouses Scouts. Steve Curley, Managing Director of Aggregate Industries’ Cement division, said: “From the very beginning, the Cauldon plant has thrived not only on account of its commitment to innovation, but because of the many generations of local people who have helped shape the business today. It was therefore fantastic to take the opportunity to come together, both colleagues old and new, and their families, and mark this important milestone which we have all helped to make happen.” Stuart Hutchings, Industrial Director at Aggregate Industries, adds: “It only feels like yesterday since we were celebrating our 60th anniversary. Fast forward five years and the world is a very different place. In the midst of the climate emergency, the future health of our planet has never been more important.”BMJ
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