Tillicoultry Quarries hosted a visit to Tams Loup Quarry on the 18th February by Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance. The visit was organised through MPA Scotland of which Tillicoultry Quarries are members.
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Industry bosses tell Chancellor: act now so we can build in future
Key figures in the UK mineral products industry have written a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, imploring her to take action to revive UK construction.
Four years of decline in British construction demand threatens jobs and future capacity, warns MPA
New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at alarmingly weak levels, placing businesses under severe strain and threatening jobs now and supply capacity for the future.
MPA welcomes report on importance of industrial sand in Britain
A new report highlighting the versatility and economic importance of industrial sand extracted in Britain has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA). In its latest mineral planning factsheet Industrial Sand Future Markets, the British Geological...
Every person in the UK uses 5.8 tonnes of mineral products a year – new report reveals the industry behind sustainable growth
Every person in the UK relies on around 5.8 tonnes of mineral products every year – enough to fill a large skip – according to the new Profile of the UK Mineral Products Industry – 2025 Edition, published today by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
MPA calls on government to back UK cement or risk falling short of building targets
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) hosted an event in Parliament on 4 November that brought together leading UK cement producers, MPs, ministers and government officials in support of the UK cement industry and highlighted the opportunity it presents. Minister for Industry Chris McDonald MP spoke in support of the sector as well as Jon Pearce MP for High Peak.
Demand for construction materials stuck at crisis levels warns MPA
New data shows that sales of heavy-side construction materials in Britain remain at ‘crisis levels’ with businesses in peril, jobs at risk and little sign of recovery.
No more tax on industry and pro-growth measures – MPA sends clear message to Chancellor
UK producers of essential construction materials and industrial minerals have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take decisive action in her Budget in November, with no more taxes and a number of pro-growth measures.
£450 million industry contribution to Scotland’s economy must be recognised – new report
The vast contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in the findings of a new study published this week.
Record recycling rates amid calls for fresh official Govt data
Britain’s leading position in the recycling of waste to produce essential construction aggregates could be extended with more up-to-date Government statistics to track progress more effectively.