Cement - imagine a world without it...

The cement industry plays a pivotal role in the UK. Its products are vital to daily life and it makes an essential contribution to the construction industry, which delivers four per cent of the nation's gross domestic product.

The UK industry is made up of four manufacturers:    Castle Cement, CEMEX UK Operations, Tarmac Buxton Lime & Cement and Lafarge Cement who together operate 14 major plants across the country.

Go to profile if you would like further general information about the industry, its history, its geographical spread of operations and its investment in new technology. Fact file gives you a quick summary of key statistics and the opportunity to drill in for further detail. The final element is a guide to the British Cement Association, its members and its contacts.

Profile

Here you can learn about the industry, its history and current operations

Fact File

Essential facts and figures about the industry

Performance

Read and download the latest corporate responsibility report