Holcim UK appoints Adham El Sharkawy as CEO
Holcim has appointed Adham El Sharkawy as CEO of its UK business , effective from 1 September 2026. Mr El Sharkawy has worked for Holcim Group for 18 years and most recently ser...
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Breedon survey finds strong MP support for UK cement industry
A majority of UK MPs support measures to strengthen domestic cement production and address the competitive imbalance between UK and overseas producers, according to research com...
Leonard launches rebrand and robotic refractory technology
UK industrial operations specialist G. Leonard has rebranded as Leonard as it begins a new growth phase focused on improving safety during plant shutdowns. The Cookstown, Northe...
Breedon urges clarity as UK CBAM looms
Breedon Group has renewed calls for government action to support domestic cement production through its Back British Cement campaign, warning that UK output has fallen to its lo...
Breedon maintains 2026 outlook as revenue rises
Breedon Group has maintained its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting higher 1H26 revenue, supported by growth in Ireland and the US despite continued weakness in Great Brita...
Paul Adeleke appointed CEO of UK Mineral Products Association
The UK Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Paul Adeleke as its new CEO, succeeding Chris Leese, who is stepping back after serving as executive chair for the past t...
MPA calls for greater use of UK-made cement in public projects
The UK's Mineral Products Association (MPA) has urged the government to prioritise British-made cement in public construction projects, arguing that domestic production is essen...
Holcim UK starts operations at Tilbury Cement Works
Holcim UK has commenced cement import and distribution operations at its new Tilbury Cement Works in Essex, marking the first operational phase of the facility. The milestone fo...
AI cement optimisation firm Gigaton raises US$26m
UK-based industrial automation company Gigaton has raised US$26m in a Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered plant optimisation technology across ener...
MPA urges UK government to support cement sector competitiveness
The UK Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on the government to address competitiveness pressures facing the domestic cement industry following new support measures an...