2020 / 2021 Edition
Quarrying
Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008
First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance
Launch of employee-led campaign to donate face masks, gloves and goggles to frontline health workers
Temporary suspension of production follows on from last week’s shutdown of most UK operations
Business Secretary acknowledges mineral products industry’s essential contribution to construction
Mineral Products Association publishes new Hot Topic advice and Guidance documents
British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus
Expanded role for Sergio Mauricio Menéndez Medina appointed as president of EMEAA
Company joins growing list of firms temporarily suspending business operations due to coronavirus
Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19
Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce
Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector
Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions
Budget 2020: More than £600 billion to be spent on infrastructure over next five years