AT THE HEART OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY.

Call our Sales Team on 0208 912 2120

Cement work unaffected

11th January 2001, Page 6
11th January 2001
Page 6
Page 6, 11th January 2001 — Cement work unaffected
Close
Noticed an error?
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.

Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Hauliers awaiting the fallout from the takeover of cement giant Blue Circle have been reassured that UK operations will not be affected.

French company Lafarge is to acquire the company in a deal worth £3.1bri But while some jobs at the Blue Circle head office could be at risk, a spokesman promises that other UK jobs and transport operations will not be affected. "This is not about rationalisation," he explains.

"Lafarge does not produce cement in the UK so there is no overlap."

Blue Circle currently makes up to six million tonnes of cement a year at its nine UK cement works—the acquisition will create the world's largest cement producer.