Lafarge http://www.lafarge.co.uk Lafarge, bringing materials to life. @Lafarge 2010 @Lafarge 2010 Lafarge /wps/themes/html/CommonFiles_uk/img/logo_lafarge_en_int.gif /wps/portal/uk Lafarge Lafarge in the UK - Find out more about Lafarge's UK http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/1-About_us#587428578&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/5eebba004d45df9caa36aee2c25b858f/Dunbar_works_about_us_190x119.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=5eebba004d45df9caa36aee2c25b858f" alt="Dunbar Works (Credits: Douglas Robertson)" /> <p>operations and its business units</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/1_1-Lafarge_in"> Lafarge in the UK</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:36:47 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/1-About_us#587428578&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T12:36:47Z Our management teams - Explore the achievements of our Managing Directors http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/1-About_us#1221990650&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/1_3-Our_Management_teams"> Our management teams</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:36:44 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/1-About_us#1221990650&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T12:36:44Z Media enquiries in the UK - Who to contact if you have a media enquiry? http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/7-Media_Centre#1949593194&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p><strong>Steve Carter&nbsp;</strong>or <strong>Leonie Parkin (Cement) </strong>0845-812 6387 or 07850 867657</p> <p><strong>Richard Halderthay&nbsp;(Aggregates &amp; Concrete) </strong>0116-264 8250 or 07972 533728</p> <p><strong>Sioned Webb (Plasterboard)</strong> 01275-377 580 or 07968-801 021</p> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:36:32 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/7-Media_Centre#1949593194&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T12:36:32Z Priorities - Focusing efforts http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/6-Sustainable_development#952634758&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/bbac41804cc663418b6b8bdfb374b18d/6%28c%29_70_60.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=bbac41804cc663418b6b8bdfb374b18d" alt="Members of Lafarge&rsquo;s UK team working together" /> <p>The Group's Sustainability Ambitions put people and the environment at the centre of its operations and focuses effort on key areas, such as mitigating climate change, the health and safety of all employees and contractors, and sustainable construction.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/6_3-Our_priorities"> Our priorities</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:39:23 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/6-Sustainable_development#952634758&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T10:39:23Z Case studies - Learn how Lafarge puts its commitment into action http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/6-Sustainable_development#1161757609&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/421d4f004cc663538b868bdfb374b18d/6%28a%29_70_60.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=421d4f004cc663538b868bdfb374b18d" alt="Technology Red (Credits: Constructing photography)" /> <p>There are examples across the UK of Lafarge's commitment to sustainable development.&nbsp; These case studies provide an insight into some of the projects that Lafarge has been involved with.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/6_4_1-Environment"> Environmental case studies</a><br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/6_4-Case_studies"> Case studies</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:45 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/6-Sustainable_development#1161757609&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T10:25:45Z Publications - The latest publications from the Lafarge Group http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/7-Media_Centre#1438933213&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p>In addition to the materials published by the Group, Lafarge Cement UK also produces a number of publications for its stakeholders, such as customers, neighbours and elected officials.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/2_9-Technical_information"> Technical information for Cement products</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:44 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/7-Media_Centre#1438933213&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T10:25:44Z Sustainability Ambitions - Sustainability objectives and targets http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/6-Sustainable_development#2099307814&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/1c5173804cc6636e8ba18bdfb374b18d/6%28b%29_70_60.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=1c5173804cc6636e8ba18bdfb374b18d" alt=" Innovation (Credits: Constructing photography)" /> <p>The Lafarge Group announced objectives and targets across a range of sustainable criteria for all of its divisions.&nbsp;Discover more about these ambitions,&nbsp;and what the&nbsp;how the UK&nbsp;divisions are&nbsp;working towards them.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/6_2-Sustainability_ambitions"> Sustainability Ambitions</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:42 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/6-Sustainable_development#2099307814&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T10:25:42Z News releases - The latest news across the UK http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/7-Media_Centre#53277335&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/30b919804cc64bd2af57afdfb374b18d/mc.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=30b919804cc64bd2af57afdfb374b18d" alt="Business in the Community visit to Portland House, Lafarge C" /> <p>Lafarge has a commitment to open communications and proactively communicates with its stakeholders on a number of developments, especially innovative products and efforts to develop more sustainably.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/7_2-LatestNews"> Latest news</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:28 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/7-Media_Centre#53277335&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T10:25:28Z Research centres - Innovation in motion http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/5-Research_AND_Innovation#1675019204&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/522d4a004cc659b580eb82dfb374b18d/PL014534_190x146_bis.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=522d4a004cc659b580eb82dfb374b18d" alt="Cauldon Lab cement testing" /> <p>Lafarge was the first in its sector to develop a centre focused on developing innovative construction solutions. This heritage is maintained as the Group and its divisions continue to introduce new products in response to feedback from customers.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/5_4-Research"> Research</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:04 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/5-Research_AND_Innovation#1675019204&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T10:25:04Z Innovative products - With high added http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/5-Research_AND_Innovation#1012712666&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/42593a004cc659a480d182dfb374b18d/5%28b%29_70x60.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=42593a004cc659a480d182dfb374b18d" alt="Cauldon Lab cement testing" /> <p>value Lafarge's commitment to research and development is shown in the innovative products that have been recently launched, including Agilia&trade; and Chronolia&trade;. Find out more here.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/5_2-Innovative_products"> Innovative Products</a> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:01 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/5-Research_AND_Innovation#1012712666&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2009-04-24T10:25:01Z Plasterboard - Lafarge's plasterboard operations in the UK combine Lafarge's worldwide strength in building http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/4-Plasterboard#1371405439&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p>materials with its in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the gypsum industry, from materials extraction to site installation.&nbsp; This includes its investment in the best technology and materials to achieve plasterboards of the highest quality.&nbsp;To find out more, please visit:</p> <br /><a href="http://www.lafargeplasterboard.co.uk"> Lafarge plasterboard in the UK</a> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:29:55 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/4-Plasterboard#1371405439&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2008-09-30T10:29:55Z Research centres - http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/5-Research_AND_Innovation#2017478714&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/db00b1804cc659c6810583dfb374b18d/5%28a%29.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=db00b1804cc659c6810583dfb374b18d" alt="Cauldon Lab testing products" /> <p>Lafarge was the first in its sector to develop a centre focused on developing innovative products to meet the needs of its customers.&nbsp; This heritage is maintained to this day, as the Group and its divisions continue to introduce new products in response to feedback from customers</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/5_4-Research"> Research</a> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:25:39 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/5-Research_AND_Innovation#2017478714&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2008-09-30T10:25:39Z Industrial ecology - Lafarge plays an important http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/2-Cement#1285648798&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p>sustainability role in the areas in which it operates.&nbsp; Find out more about this role and examples of how Lafarge makes a difference in local communities</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/2_2_2-Industrial_ecology"> Understand how Lafarge puts its environmental commitment into practice</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:58 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/2-Cement#1285648798&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:58Z All about cement - How it is made, its history and a http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/2-Cement#2101784373&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p>glossary to understand the terms and phrases associated with the products.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/2_2-All_about_Cement"> Learn about the company’s history and processes</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:44 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/2-Cement#2101784373&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:44Z Aggregates - To find out more about the http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#719029838&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p>durable and versatile aggregate products and services offered by Lafarge, please visit:</p> <br /><a href="http://www.lafarge-aggregates.co.uk"> Lafarge aggregates in the UK</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:38 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#719029838&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:38Z Contact us - Need to get in touch? Find the http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/1-About_us#812951973&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p>contact details of our head offices in the UK</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/1_5_1-Contacts"> Contacts</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:34 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/1-About_us#812951973&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:34Z Driven by a unique set of values - At Lafarge our values are deeply embedded and are what make us stand out from the crowd. http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#818031832&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/0f24f90043479840a622f7cfb4337e3b/-%C2%AEHOLLIS_04044_232.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=0f24f90043479840a622f7cfb4337e3b" alt="" /> <p>The safety &amp; development of our people; innovation; environmental responsibility;&nbsp;creating solutions for our customers and partnerships with our communities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Find&nbsp;out about&nbsp;our world-class business here, or watch the short videos about us and our employees below:</p> <br /><a href="/pdf/What makes you proud to work for Lafarge.wmv"> What makes our employees proud to work for Lafarge?</a><br /><a href="/pdf/07152009-press_video-Lafarge_Corporate-uk.wmv"> Who are Lafarge and what matters to us, click here to watch our video.</a><br /><a href="/pdf/07152009-press_video-Lafarge_Corporate-uk.wmv"> </a><br /><a href="/pdf/07152009-press_video-Lafarge_Corporate-uk.wmv"> What drives Lafarge? Click here to find out about our group.</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:33 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#818031832&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:33Z What’s new - The latest developments for http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/2-Cement#1692339334&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <p>Lafarge's cement activities in the UK focused on its main priorities, including safety, innovation and sustainability.</p> <br /><a href="/wps/portal/uk/2_1-Whats_new"> The latest developments within Lafarge</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:29 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/2-Cement#1692339334&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:29Z Asphalt &amp; Contracting - Lafarge is a leading provider of http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#1792675242&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/1089e8804d71330b89bc9dcac0d6fea2/Lafarge_Hendon_0807+%28114%29.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=1089e8804d71330b89bc9dcac0d6fea2" alt="" /> <p>asphalt products and contracting services, working as partners on some of the&nbsp;UK's largest highways and infrastructure projects.&nbsp;Find out more below:</p> <br /><a href="http://www.lafarge-aggregates.co.uk"> Lafarge asphalt in the UK</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:28 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#1792675242&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:28Z Readymix - Discover innovative readymix http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#1099136665&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 <img src="http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/wcm/connect/c62d11004d71305788809dcac0d6fea2/Salt+barn+4.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&amp;CACHEID=c62d11004d71305788809dcac0d6fea2" alt="" /> <p>concrete products offered by Lafarge from our&nbsp;network of UK plants, supplying projects of all types and sizes:</p> <br /><a href="http://www.lafarge-aggregates.co.uk"> Lafarge ready-mixed concrete in the UK</a> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:36:11 GMT http://get.xiti.com/url.xiti?www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/3-Concrete_and_Aggregates#1099136665&amp;amp;xts=416094&amp;xtor=RSS-2 2007-03-08T13:36:11Z