Hanson

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Who is Hanson?

We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement related products, and recycled materials. We are part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. We are part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world, the global market leader in aggregates which also has leading positions in asphalt, cement, concrete and other downstream activities. Heidelberg Materials UK is a leading supplier of heavy building materials to the construction industry. Our basic raw materials are used to make added value products:. We have no production operations in Northern Ireland. Where practical, our production sites are located close to core markets to reduce the costs and impact of transport.

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Maidenhead, United Kingdom

1001-5000 Employees

Founding year: 1964

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Bulk construction aggregates | Hanson UK

Hanson is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of bulk aggregates for construction. We supply bulk construction aggregates for a range of core applications, from fill materials to aggregates that can be used in concrete, precast concrete, asphalt and for surface dressing. Bulk construction aggregates available: Crushed rock Hanson's quarries supply crushed rock for a range of construction uses. We produce everything from fill materials through to single-sized aggregates for use in products such as ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Our strategic network of quarries in the UK is supported by a network of wharves and rail-linked depots to ensure we can supply contracts of any size across the country. Sand and gravel Hanson is the UK's leading producer of sand and gravel from a network of over 30 quarries and a marine dredging business. Much of the material we produce is used in the manufacture of ready-mixed or precast concrete at our own plants. We also sell sand and gravel to other precast and ready-mixed concrete manufacturers. We produce specialist and industrial sands for a range of uses from glass making and water filtration to horticulture and leisure. Fill materials Hanson can supply a wide range of aggregates which are suitable for use as fill materials in a variety of construction applications. Concrete aggregates Hanson has extensive experience in supplying high quality aggregates for concrete and ready-mixed concrete across the UK. We can supply a wide range of coarse, fine and blended aggregates in accordance with BS EN 12620 (Aggregates for Concrete) and PD 6682: 1 (Guidance on the use of BS EN 12620.) Asphalt aggregates Hanson’s aggregates are used by the main asphalt suppliers throughout the UK. We can supply coarse and fine aggregates in accordance with BS EN 13043 (Aggregates for Bituminous Mixtures and Surface Treatments for Roads, Airfields and Other Trafficked Areas) & PD 6682-2 (Guidance on the Use of BS EN 13043). Aggregates are available in a range of polished stone values and geological types in order to produce a wide range of asphalt products. Precast concrete aggregates Hanson’s high quality aggregates are used extensively in precast concrete products across the UK. We can offer a range of aggregate types dependant on the product specification. Surface dressing We offer a range of aggregates suitable for surface dressing. Our surface dressing aggregates are supplied in accordance with BS EN 13043 (Aggregates for Bituminous Mixtures and Surface Treatments for Roads, Airfields and Other Trafficked Areas) & PD 6682-2 (Guidance on the Use of BS EN 13043). We supply aggregates that meet BS EN 12271 with UK guidance found in PD 6689. All of our aggregates are CE marked and we hold have the responsible sourcing standard BES 6001. Railway ballast Hanson can supply railway ballast, generally this consists of a durable and wear resistant igneous rock, such as granite, with large (40-50 mm size) angular pieces that lock together. Because of the way igneous rock is formed it is highly resistant to pressure and does not break easily. Our railway ballast is produced in accordance with BS EN 13450 (Aggregates for Railway Ballast) and is backed up by rigorous quality control testing by our technical team. FAQs

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Asphalt | Hanson UK

We are one of the UK’s largest asphalt suppliers - providing innovative product solutions. Our high quality asphalt product solutions have been developed to be the ideal choice for a wide range of asphalt surface applications, from major civil engineering projects to domestic driveways and footpaths. Our customers are also able to buy asphalt directly from our network of plants. Our range of asphalt for sale includes various asphalt mixes including cold mix asphalt and permeable asphalt. Effective resource and waste management is at the heart of how we operate our asphalt UK plant network. We also comply with quality management system ISO 9001 and have BBA HAPAS approval for our thin surfacing products. Our contracting team are National Highway Sector Scheme 16-accredited. Asphalt Plant Locations & Delivery Hanson offer Asphalt deliveries 24 hours, 7 days a week up to a distance of 50 miles from each strategically located asphalt plant. We operate a 200 vehicle strong company fleet of fully CLOCS and FORS Gold compliant non-tipping Walking Floor artics and 8 wheel tippers. The majority of our Hanson liveried, contracted fleet is CLOCS and FORS Silver and Bronze compliant. 4 wheelers, 6 wheelers and Tridem 8 wheelers can be made available on request. Walking Floor artics offer an extra 8 tonne payload in comparison to 8 wheelers and are a great way to reduce vehicle movements on site and delivery material in the safest and most sustainable way possible. Asphalt can be collected out of most of our plants from quantities as small as 1 tonne. Orders for material to be collected can be placed via telephone or email via our orders office or in some locations directly with the local plants.

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Bagged and landscaping aggregates | Hanson UK

Hanson can supply, through a network of builders’ merchants, a range of bagged and landscaping aggregates suitable for builders and homeowners. Our products include bagged decorative and construction aggregates as well as bagged sands.

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Major projects team | Hanson UK

In the UK, our expert Major Projects team delivers our largest contracts. They engage early with customers and clients to understand a project’s needs and then build a comprehensive solution that exceeds expectations by drawing on the skills and resources of our four businesses: Hanson Aggregates, Asphalt and Contracting, Cement and Concrete. As with all our operations, the team’s approach is driven by our three core objectives: Ensuring customer needs are met Acting in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way Maximising efficiency Our customers and clients choose us because we: Supply and deliver all aspects of the contract Our extensive resources and capabilities ensure we can fulfil contract obligations. Demonstrate a successful partnering ethos both regionally and nationally We work proactively with our partners across the country to ensure that projects are completed successfully. Hanson was the first national surfacing contractor to achieve the BS 11000 standard for Collaborative Business Relationships. Have an impressive track record on major contracts, including: London’s Crossrail Sellafield power station London Gateway Port extension Canary Wharf Clackmannanshire Bridge Are committed to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Sustainability is an essential part of our culture. We understand our responsibility to minimise transport movement and waste, and to develop products that reduce environmental impact, like Regen a cement substitute that significantly lowers concrete’s embodied CO2, the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its production. Support our communities We are focused on our social responsibilities and, whenever possible, we recruit locally to our sites, plants and offices and use local suppliers. Bring innovation and development Innovation is central to everything we do. As well as our own specialists and experts, our parent company Heidelberg Materials supports our research and development process. Manage and monitor performance Performance is tracked at every stage of a project to ensure that it is completed successfully.

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