Wincanton wins UK Cemex cement contract

Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, has been contracted by Aggregate Industries, a leading player in the construction and infrastructure industries, to provide 14 latest specification Ready-mix vehicles on a national basis.

The contract marks an expansion of the existing relationship between the two companies, operating bulk and packed cement distribution from the Aggregate Industries’ flagship Cauldon cement works. The deal will see Wincanton operate a fleet of Mercedes Arocs 8 x 4lb mixer

Hanson has entered into an agreement with UK-based logistics firm Wincanton to deliver around half a million cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete on its behalf every year.

PRECAST2016, the UK’s largest precast concrete event, sponsored by Trimble Tekla and Tarmac, was a great success, say the organisers.

Over 60 exhibitors showcased their latest products and services in the industry.

The event included a variety of seminars, live demonstrations, and opportunities to network with industry professionals throughout the day.

Over 400 delegates attended the event, which included up-to-date briefings on key topics including Building Information Modelling (BIM); the propos

Investment in centrifuges at Cemex's Dove Holes Quarry is set to improve washing processes and open up access to reserves. Claire Symes reports

The hills and countryside of Derbyshire in the UK makes it a popular destination for tourists and in June, the quarry industry will also be heading there for the Hillhead exhibition. But while Hillhead might be the most internationally known quarry in the county, it is also home to a number of other large quarries, including the largest one in Cemex's global empi