About us

Hanson UK becomes Heidelberg Materials.
Hanson UK becomes Heidelberg Materials.

We are one of the leading suppliers of heavy building materials in the UK.

We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement related materials. 

Our basic raw materials are used to make added value products:

  • Crushed rock and sand is mixed with bitumen to make asphalt for road surfacing
  • Sand, gravel and limestone is mixed with cement to make ready-mixed concrete
  • Aggregates and cement are put into handy sized bags for selling through builders' merchants and DIY stores

Our products are used in major infrastructure projects including; the construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, wind farms and commercial schemes, as well as to build homes, schools and hospitals.

They have also been used to create some of the country’s most innovative and iconic structures – from The Shard and the Olympic Park to Heathrow Terminal 5, the Second Severn Crossing and the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Glasgow.

We operate around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK and employ over 3,500 people in a wide range of roles from production workers, plant operators, technicians and drivers to sales, IT, engineering and finance managers.

We are part of the Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world, which employs around 51,000 people at 3,000 locations in over 50 countries.

Our Purpose

Material to build our future.

The world is undergoing profound changes. Our building materials and solutions shape significant development worldwide. We build on one and a half centuries of experience. Now is the time to lay the foundation for our future. At the centre of our actions lies our responsibility for the environment.

We want to be the leader in the industry on the path to carbon-neutrality. We deliver long-term financial performance through operational excellence, dedication, and openness for change.

We are progressive minds with the ambition to drive transformation. We push the boundaries to strengthen innovation and deepen partnerships with our customers and other stakeholders. Together we craft material solutions for the future. So that the world can always build on us.

Our Culture Principles

Stronger together – Our future needs teamwork. We perform at our best when we build on our global strength. Let’s work together across all regions. With our safety-first approach and hands-on attitude, we can overcome any challenge. 

Engage with our customers – Our future needs strong players. Let’s become even better partners for our customers. Their success is our success. We solve their problems – even before they arise.

Drive innovation – Our future needs creativity. Let’s use our freedom to go in new directions. Inventiveness knows no hierarchy. A great idea can come from anywhere and anyone. 

Think and act long-term – Our future needs solutions that last. That’s what we offer. Reliable and sustainable materials. Let’s be the leader that turns our industry CO2-neutral. 

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Heidelberg Materials was one of the first concrete producers to work on Canary Wharf.
Heidelberg Materials is a leading supplier of heavy building materials to the construction industry.
Our UK headquarters is in Maidenhead.
In 2016 we provided cash or materials to support over 120 charity organisations to the value of £92,000.
Our products have been used to create some of the country’s most innovative and iconic structures – from The Shard to Heathrow Terminal 5.
We operate around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK and employer over 3,500 people.
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