British Precast, whose contributors comprise producers of concrete masonry, paving slabs, structural sections and drainage systems, has merged with the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which represents all of the UK’s cement makers, 90% of aggregates producers and further than 70% of ready-mixed concrete suppliers.
Two unusual MPA product teams believe been fashioned because the merger – MPA Precast and MPA Masonry. The MPA also includes the Concrete Centre and the British Ready-Blended Concrete Association (BRMCA).
MPA chief executive Nigel Jackson said: “Now extra than ever the concrete industry must work hand-in-glove to promote the indispensable role this improbable and beneath-appreciated subject matter performs in our economic system and our quality of life. Mitigating the industry’s environmental impacts whilst handing over solutions that aid folks to adapt to local weather change is a extremely indispensable balance to be struck. With the total sector united and pulling in the identical route we’re better ready to close our shared targets.”
Alan Smith, who now retires as president of British Precast, said: “British Precast has been affiliated with the Mineral Products Association for the previous decade and the a hit relationship we have constructed has given our contributors the arrogance to fully reinforce this merger. Coming together enables the industry to operate extra strategically, rejuvenating our choice to upward push to the challenges of local weather change and emphasise the importance of our industry in local weather adaptation.”
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