The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Lex Russell, managing director of Cemex UK materials, as its new non-executive chairman for the next two years. Succeeding Simon Willis, CEO of Hanson UK, who held the role for an extended three-year period, he will work with MPA chief executive officer Jon Prichard. Mr Russell has worked […]
Marine & Quarries
SigmaRoc instals first carbon capture unit to reduce emissions from Nordkalk kilns
SigmaRoc plc has successfully installed its first carbon capture unit to reduce emissions from kilns at Nordkalk’s site in Köping, Sweden. MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY The fully scalable carbon capture system, utilising Aqualung Carbon Capture AS’s membrane technology, was the first to be implemented in the industry. The company chose the Norwegian company’s membrane technology because of […]
Breedon Group receives £25,000 via non-executive director dealings
Breedon Group plc non-executive director Clive Watson bought 7,380 shares of 140p each in the company at a price of 342.16p per ordinary share. The director’s dealing totalling £25,251 follows his purchase earlier in May of 1,854 shares of nil par value in the company at a price of 67.86p per ordinary share. Mr Watson […]
Breedon acquires family firm Robinson Quarry Masters in Co. Antrim
Breedon Group plc has acquired Robinson Quarry Masters Ltd, a three-generation, family-run quarrying and concrete block company in Glenwherry, Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland. FOOTPRINT In business for more than 45 years, Robinson has 35 staff operating from a 150-acre site serviced by its own transport fleet. The company serves the agriculture, marine, leisure, housing, […]
Breedon Group begins trading on main market of London Stock Exchange
Breedon Group plc today began trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange and its ordinary shares on the alternative investment market (AIM) are cancelled. STRATEGY On admission, the company’s issued ordinary share capital will be 338,901,668 ordinary shares. Chief executive Rob Wood said the move marked a significant moment in the company’s […]
Breedon Group appoints NED Carol Hui as a director
Breedon Group plc has appointed non-executive director Carol Hui as a director of the company. Companies House reported the change, which follows directorships for four other NEDs, effective on 24 April 2023.