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Cemex has opened a new production facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, as the building materials supplier looks to increase capacity for dry mortar and sprayed concrete across the South of England.
The new plant will support Cemex UK’s Mortar business in expanding production across the South East and South West, while also helping the company provide nationwide supply of dry mortar and sprayed concrete.
The facility features a new drying process designed to reduce heat requirements and lower fuel consumption during production, supporting Cemex’s wider focus on reducing carbon emissions across its operations.
Materials supplied to the plant will also be stored in a dedicated covered area, providing greater protection from wet weather and helping to maintain production efficiency.
The investment follows increased demand for dry mortar and sprayed concrete, with Cemex previously operating at capacity at its facilities in Dove Holes, Derbyshire, and Braintree, Essex.
Lex Russell, Managing Director UK Materials at Cemex, said: “We have seen our Mortars business grow from strength to strength in recent years, with demand exceeding capacity for dry mortar and sprayed concrete at Dove Holes in Derbyshire and at our dry mortar plant in Braintree, Essex.
“We’re therefore delighted that the opening of our new Wiltshire plant will enable us to increase capacity and therefore penetrate new regional markets, while expanding and better serving our existing customer base.”
Cemex said the new facility will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of its Mortar business while improving its ability to supply customers across the UK.
