We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials, bricks and a range of building products. We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which is one of the largest building materials manufacturers worldwide and the global market leader in aggregates, and has leading positions in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. The Group employs around 52,000 people at 2,500 locations in 40 countries.
Our principal markets are the major conurbations in England and Wales and the central belt of Scotland. We have no production operations in Northern Ireland. Turnover for the UK business in 2012 was £1.2 billion.
The location of our mineral deposits is determined by a number of factors, not least geology and planning constraints. Where practical, our production sites are located close to core markets to reduce the costs and impact of transport. We operate a series of depots and wharves, supplied by road, rail and sea, to ensure the efficient transfer of aggregates and cement to areas of greatest demand and where local materials are not readily available.
Hanson UK is split into five business lines – aggregates. concrete, asphalt and contracting, cement and building products – which together operate over 300 manufacturing sites and employ some 4,500 people. Jobs range from specialist and professional managers through to production operatives.
Hanson Aggregates produces and distributes crushed rock, sand and gravel from a network of over 80 quarries, depots and wharves. The division includes Hanson Aggregates Marine, Europe's largest producer of marine-dredged sand and gravel which operates seven trailing suction hopper dredgers delivering to wharves in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
Hanson Concrete is the UK’s largest supplier of ready-mixed concrete from a network of around 180 static and site-based mobile production plants.
Hanson Asphalt and Contracting brings together management of our asphalt production sites and a national road surfacing and infrastructure contracting business, which also includes a civil engineering arm specialising in construction of wind farms and waste-to-energy plants. The division also includes Irvine Whitlock, a specialist brick and block laying contractor.
Hanson Cement is a leading manufacturer of Portland cement, both in bulk and in bags, and produces Regen (ground granulated blast furnace slag) – a cement replacement in ready-mixed and precast concrete. The division includes our packed products business which produces a range of bagged cement, cementitious and aggregate products, Hanson Formpave, which specialises in sustainable drainage systems, Hanson Bath & Portland Stone, a leading supplier of natural stone masonry, Hanson Structherm, manufacturers and installers of structural cladding systems, and Hanson Floors and Precast which makes bespoke precast concrete products.
Hanson Building Products is one of the UK’s largest producers of clay bricks and also makes Thermalite (aircrete) and aggregate blocks.
Hanson UK headquarters
Hanson House
14 Castle Hill
Maidenhead
Berkshire SL6 4JJ
Tel: 01628 774100
Shared Service Centre
Ridgewood House
The Ridge
Chipping Sodbury
Bristol BS37 6AY
Tel: 01454 316000