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Cemex’s cement plant in Morata de Jalón, Zaragoza, Spain, became the first cement plant in Europe to receive the ‘Zero Waste’ certification from AENOR, the Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification. The ‘Zero Waste’ certificate from AENOR certifies that the waste generated is managed responsibly, prioritising its transformation into secondary …

Wrekin Products has launched a full range of environmental product declarations (EPDs) for its ductile ironwork offering. With an EPD, a business can provide quantified data on details such as embodied carbon, ozone, acidification and more. This will allow Wrekin to provide environmental data for the entirety of its ductile …

Staff from HMG Paints, a Manchester-based independent paint manufacturer, have successfully completed the British Three Peaks Challenge, raising funds for its three chosen charities of 2025: Cancer Research, Francis House Children’s Hospice and Memories by Hudson. The challenge saw 12 members of staff from HMG travel across the UK to …

Timber supplier, Premier Forest Products, has won the Growth Award at the Circle2Success (C2S) Awards 2025. The award recognises a business that has demonstrated growth through revenue growth, headcount or service and product development. The business, headquartered in Newport, has invested heavily in acquisitions and internal growth, increasing their team …

Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has  invested in new Void packing machinery for its concrete block range, at the company’s Dove Holes facility in Derbyshire. Cemex has partnered with Gordian Strapping Ltd, to install a horizontal strapping machine, along with two vertical machines. Both systems use 100% recycled plastic …

JELD-WEN UK, manufacturers of internal doors, door kits, and doorsets, has signed a lease on a new facility at PLP Bessemer Park, Sheffield. The new facility incorporates energy-efficient features and is designed to reduce environmental impact. Dom Gaffey, vice president and general manager, JELD-WEN UK, said “Securing this facility at …

West Fraser has sponsored eight natural gas powered ‘eco trucks’, operating from Selco’s Minworth Delivery Hub which covers Birmingham and surrounding areas. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles emit up to 25% less carbon dioxide (CO2) and release fewer harmful pollutants into the air than traditionally powered vehicles. The collaboration highlights …

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced it is opening its 135th branch in Wolverhampton on July 7 2025. MKM Wolverhampton, located on Neachells Lane, will create 19 new jobs and will offer a range of building materials, and will include plumbing and heating, kitchens and bathrooms, and landscaping segments, whilst …

Worcester Bosch, the multi-tech heating technology manufacturer, has introduced its new heat pump mascot alongside an updated design for its longstanding boiler mascot ‘Bobby’. The new heat pump made its debut at InstallerSHOW last week with the company running a competition on-site for installers to vote on what Bobby’s new …

Elliotts Builders Merchants has announced its acquisition of New Forest Hire; the purchase of Totton-based tool and plant hire company allows the merchant to provide its customers with the ability to hire a wider range of tools and plant equipment. New Forest Hire will retain its current trading name and …