Manufacture
Given that it draws its essential raw materials from the
ground, cement tends to be an industry of the countryside. The
sheer scale of the manufacturing operation necessitates large
plants, which, even with landscaping, are usually prominent within
the local scene. The industry is, however, also a prominent
contributor to local and regional economies and supports many jobs
in rural areas where employment is often scarce.
In this section of our website you can look in detail at the
manufacturing process from the quarries
that supply the raw materials through to the lorries and trains
that deliver the end-product.
As an industry that has the potential to impact upon the
environment and on local communities, cement is quite rightly
carefully regulated. Our industry
regulation section provides you with an introduction to
how it is overseen.
The Process
Here you can view the basics of how cement is
made
Works Tour
Join us for a virtual tour
of a cement plant
Working With Cement
Some basic tips for working with cement