CEMEX UK PRODUCT GUIDE

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WELCOME TO CEMEXWith over 100 years experience and over 60,000 employees in more than 50 countries, CEMEX is one of the world’s leading suppliers of building materials.

In the UK, we are a leading supplier of ready-mixed concrete, mortar, screed, aggregates, asphalt and cement. We have a significant share of the roof tile and concrete block markets, and we are the leading supplier of concrete sleepers to the rail industry. We also offer surfacing solutions.

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STRATEGIC FOCUS

CEMEX aims to be the preferred building materials provider in the UK. Health & safety, sustainability and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

FOCUS ON INNOVATIONCEMEX places great importance on research and development in all our product areas in the UK. We’re constantly making improvements to ensure our ability to deliver cutting-edge products and services is second to none. At our global and UK-based innovation centres, we apply our dedication, attention to detail, quality management, investment and training to develop and launch new solutions.

global centre for technology and innovation At the Global Centre for Technology and Innovation in Switzerland, CEMEX designs new and enhanced construction materials to meet the current and future needs of our customers. The Global Centre is also where we evaluate and develop sustainable construction methods and manage worldwide projects to reduce emissions.

national technical centre The National Technical Centre in Warwickshire is our UK innovation hub where a dedicated team of experts develops, tests and launches new services and solutions. The centre holds UKAS accreditation in over 60 British and European Standard test procedures, and has close links with internationally recognised centres of excellence and universities worldwide.

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CEMEX aims to be a positive force wherever we work. Our philosophy is to continuously improve our sustainability, engage with people inside and outside the business, and invest in sustainability initiatives and charities throughout the UK and worldwide.

We have set a sustainability policy that will continue to improve our performance and help us achieve our business goals. Through strong leadership and organisational cultural change we are working to improve all areas in our ‘sustainability wheel’:

Our sustainability projects include investment in Climafuel®, a waste-derived low carbon fuel for our cement kilns, our ‘Road Load’ initiative that ensures over 95% of lorries are at payload before travel, and 24/7 Load™, which allows non-urgent material to be delivered out of hours. We’re also reducing landfill and product carbon footprint by up to 45% through the use of blended cements, which incorporate by-products from other industries.

www.cemex.co.uk/sustainability

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

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FOCUS ON HEALTH & SAFETYCEMEX has a global framework for health and safety and a detailed UK policy aligned to UK standards.

CEMEX has a target of zero injuries and does not accept unsafe working practices. Accident prevention, safeguarding employee health and environmental protection are an integral part of our company policy.

Health and safety is an everyday concern and should be reflected at all times in employee behaviours. CEMEX has extended this commitment to safety beyond the organisation and is involved with a number of public initiatives to improve safety and awareness.

CEMEX ensures that products are safe to transport, store, handle, use and dispose of. However, some products may carry risks to people’s health and safety if the appropriate precautions are not taken. To prevent such risks, CEMEX has a range of product safety sheets, which outline any main hazards and precautions that should be taken when handling these products. These are available on request or can be downloaded from the website.

CEMEX has won industry health and safety awards including the John Crabbe Memorial Trophy for excellence in health and safety.

www.cemex.co.uk/health&safety

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

CEMEX national coverage is matched by the breadth of solutions we can supply throughout the UK, including cement, readymix concrete, mortar, screed, aggregates, asphalt, surfacing and building products.

CEMENTCEMEX offers high performance solutions to a wide range of applications.

CEMEX is one of the UK’s leading provider of cement. We are also pioneering the use of recycled materials in blended cement production, adding a new sustainable product to our range: CEM 2.

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Ask your sales representative for more information on our cement products and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/cementTo download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.uk To search for a sales contact or to find your nearest plant, visit www.cemexlocations.co.ukFor product enquiries and specification advice call our Product Support Helpline on 0800 667 827

CEM 2 is a high quality, blended cement that uses recycled fly ash reducing CO2

emissions by up to 25% for each tonne produced. Enhanced properties offer distinctive benefits including improved durability (especially in adverse weather), sulfate resistance, reduced alkalinity and an improved surface finish delivering a high performing concrete.

CEM 1 is used in various applications from concrete, mortar and render to the manufacture of pre-cast units such as blocks, bricks, pipes and tiles. It is compatible with fly ash and blastfurnace slag, and its colour is generally compatible across UK sites.

CEMEX RAPID is designed to offer a greater rate of strength, making it ideal for the cost-effective production of pre-cast concrete. Made from a finely ground clinker which increases reactivity, it delivers early strength without significant reduction of setting time or the workable period. CEMEX RAPID assists in counteracting the effects of cold weather and is compatible with chloride requirements for pre-stressed concrete.

CEMEX also provides packed cement and

carefully-blended concretes and mortars offering exceptional quality, convenience and reliability, ensuring the right result every time.

READYMIX CONCRETECEMEX offers a complete range of market-leading concrete mixes designed to meet every application. Our advisors can help you find the ideal product for your needs.

Supply of CEMEX Readymix is not just confined to major projects requiring large volume contract deliveries. We are equally ready to serve smaller contractors or projects needing a fast local response. Customer collection or prompt delivery to site is available throughout the UK.

superior technical supportWe are committed to providing expert technical support and advice wherever and whenever it is required. Our plants are registered with the Quality Scheme for Ready Mixed Concrete (QSRMC) ensuring that:

> Orders are correctly interpreted

> Mix designs are accurate

> Materials delivered comply with relevant standards or specifications

> Plants perform routine sampling and testing to ensure concrete conformity and performance

ordering assistanceIf you require expert advice, have site restrictions, a unique application or are even not sure of your requirements, we can help you identify an appropriate mix for your needs. Before you contact one of our local offices it may be advisable to have some of the following information ready:

> Project description/application

> Intended function of concrete and volume

> Performance criteria during placement (e.g. workability, slump); during curing (e.g. strength gain,

curing time); and fully cured (e.g. ultimate strength, special qualities)

> Site address/location, conditions and access

> Pump hire if required

> Placement techniques and available site labour

> Key dates, working times & schedule

> If collection is required, please check with your local office for plant availability

product range These are just some of the products available:

domestic mixes Readymix Foundation, Readymix Paving, Readymix Flooring

agricultural mixes Readymix Stockfloor, Readymix Farmpave, Readymix Multistore

industrial/special mixes Foamed Concrete – a pumpable, freeflowing, self-levelling and stable fill material, produced by incorporating a special admixture or pre-formed foam into the mix.

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plasticised concrete Used where quality of finish is important and higher workability is required.

superplasticised concrete In addition to the properties of Plasticised Concrete, Superplasticised Concrete exhibits radically improved workability and flow characteristics.

blended cement concrete CEMEX blended cement concrete is the key to profitability for building projects around the UK. Made by replacing a percentage of cement with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) or Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA), it delivers increased strength, versatility and handling characteristics, as well as up to 40% less embodied carbon.

high strength concrete Strengths in excess of 80N/mm2 are available for special structural applications. These mixes incorporate specialist admixtures and additions which also provide other technical advantages.

polypropylene fibre reinforced Polypropylene fibre is added to the concrete during batching to improve early age tensile strength and reduce early-age (plastic) shrinkage cracking providing enhanced abrasion resistance.

steel fibre reinforced Steel fibre is mainly used to increase the flexural and shear strength and the bearing capacity of heavily trafficked floors.

high-performance concrete Evolution concrete is ideal for demanding situations. Its fluid, self-compacting nature allows easier placement and enables contractors to realise the most ambitious and fluid architectural designs. Available in four formulations – Foundation, Flooring, Structural and Ultimate.

Ask your sales representative for more information on our concrete products and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/concrete To download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.uk To search for a sales contact or to find your nearest plant, visit www.cemexlocations.co.ukFor product enquiries and specification advice call our Product Support Helpline on 0800 667 827

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MORTARSCEMEX mortars are available in ready-to-use and dry silo options providing the perfect solution for every situation.

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Understanding mortar is our business. Delivering excellent support on our full range of products is our promise. Our experts can advise you on everything from product choice and supply route to material management and health & safety. This includes advice on conformity to standards as well as strength, colour, special mix designs and how to work with different brick and block options. With numerous dedicated production facilities throughout the UK, we have the flexibility to meet all site requirements.

drysilo CEMEX dry silo mortar is an innovative and efficient solution to mortar delivery, particularly to larger sites. The guaranteed colour, consistency and controlled workability are backed by CEMEX’s excellent training and support. With one of the largest available tanker fleets in the country, we also offer a first class replenishment service.

ready to useFrom a small domestic extension to a major multi-storey development, CEMEX Readyspread mortar is ideally suited to every application. With a proven track record of delivering

consistently high quality factory produced mortar and excellent support, CEMEX Readyspread is the flexible option.

When it comes to mortar we are the experts. But our expertise doesn’t stop there. We also offer a range of bespoke and specialist products required on every project, including:

> Renders and plasters > Traditional lime:sand > Specialist sands

all cemex mortars conform to british and european standards and are factory produced for consistency and reliability.

Ask your sales representative for more information on our mortar products and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/mortar To download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.uk To search for a sales contact or to find your nearest plant, visit www.cemexlocations.co.ukFor product enquiries and specification advice call our Product Support Helpline on 0800 667 827

CEMEX offers an accredited

RIBA certified CPD course on

“Design and Technology of

Masonry Mortars”. We also

offer RIBA certified CPD online

tutorials related to mortar, screed

and Permeable Paving for Urban

Drainage Systems (SUDS).

If you would like to update

your knowledge, please call

our Product Support Helpline

on 0800 667 827 or visit

www.cemex.co.uk/cpd

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SCREEDCEMEX screed products offer the flexibility and precision to solve any flooring challenge.

CEMEX produces an extensive range of high quality, ready-to-use screed products covering a wide variety of applications including traditional and flowing methods, monolithic, bonded and unbonded construction, and as a floating screed. These screeds are retarded for a specific time and remain usable for up to one working day, which provides significant productivity benefits and enhanced product quality. All of our products are designed with the final surface finish in mind and are tailored to meet individual and specific requirements.

A high quality, retarded screeding mortar, which contains a measured amount of polypropylene fibres. As a substitute to light mesh, the use of fibres in screed ensures the reinforcement is in the correct position and correctly distributed. Readyscreed® Reinforced demonstrates excellent strength characteristics when tested in accordance with BS EN 13892.

Developed over many years, Supaflo® is at the forefront of screed technology. A flowing screed flooring solution based on a calcium sulfate binder, it provides significant additional benefits such as speed of application, excellent surface finish, accuracy of placement and finishing, reduced thickness and a substantial reduction in movement joints.

A high performance retarded screeding mortar, CE marked and complying to the requirements of BS EN 13813. It displays distinct advantages over site mixed screeds in terms of accurate mix proportions, consistent properties, shorter drying times and higher strength.

A high quality, retarded screeding mortar displaying all the properties of Readyscreed® Original. Additionally it has enhanced early strength and will dry in approximately half of the time taken by conventional floor screeds.

original early strength

reinforcedCEMEX offers accredited RIBA

certified CPD online tutorials

related to screed, mortar and

Permeable Paving for Urban

Drainage Systems (SUDS).

If you would like to update

your knowledge, please call

our Product Support Helpline

on 0800 667 827 or visit

www.cemex.co.uk/cpd

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Ask your sales representative for more information on our screed products and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/screed To download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.uk To search for a sales contact or to find your nearest plant, visit www.cemexlocations.co.ukFor product enquiries and specification advice call our Product Support Helpline on 0800 667 827

AGGREGATESThe CEMEX aggregates network serves all local building and construction needs. We cater for bulk deliveries on major projects and offer the flexibility of onsite collection for smaller jobs.

CEMEX provides a wide range of aggregates from decorative to high-PSV aggregates to limestone, rock armour and sand and gravel. Throughout our UK-wide aggregates network, we plan carefully to ensure a balance between the need for raw materials and protecting the environment, involving local communities in land restoration opportunities and maximising the use of recycled materials.

Our extensive national aggregates network of quarries, plants, depots and wharves combines the widest possible product range with excellent availability. We also have a marine division, CEMEX Marine, which operates a fleet of dredgers supplying sand and gravel to the construction industry and beach replenishment projects.

a sustainable approachIn all our aggregates production, sustainability is a top priority. That’s why, every year, we invest over £1.2m in restoration creating wildlife havens like Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire, built on over 360 acres of flooded gravel pits. Through its history, this key CEMEX site provided essential aggregates to all kinds of building projects around Nottinghamshire. Today, the nature reserve is a unique environment, home to a huge range of aquatic and waterside inhabitants. Our restoration work at Attenborough was recently recognised with the award to CEMEX of the prestigious QPA Cooper Heyman Cup.

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Ask your sales representative for more information on our aggregates and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/aggregatesTo download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.uk To search for a sales contact or to find your nearest plant, visit www.cemexlocations.co.ukFor product enquiries and specification advice call our Product Support Helpline on 0800 667 827

ASPHALTCEMEX’s ‘VIA’ range of asphalts offers a cost effective, high performance solution for highway and local authorities, housing developers and even home owners looking for a new driveway.

All our asphalts conform to the latest European standards and are designed for consistency and reliability. Our experts can advise on conformity to standards as well as specific applications.

viatex® thin surface course system & viapave® polymer modified thin surface course system Provide significant benefits to the road user, the surfacing contractor and the highways specifying authority due to their stable aggregate skeleton. They are BBA HAPAS approved and offer excellent durability and skid resistance, good texture and texture retention, deformation resistance, reduced spray and lower surface noise.

viabase® stone mastic asphalt (sma) binder course Provides a cost-effective performance driven solution to modern road maintenance strategies. It provides the ‘sandwich filling’ between an existing sound base and a new thin surface course. It is rut resistant, conserves a high PSV aggregate and provides a waterproof layer.

viadrive® durable surfacing for driveWays and access areas Provides a cost effective, durable and aesthetically pleasing surface for high stress, low speed traffic areas, like driveways and access roads. Designed to reduce damage caused by power

steering, it offers a more resistant, low maintenance surfacing system. The strength of the material is due to the design and inclusion of a combination of components resulting in a superior performance.

viashade® coloured asphalt solutions A true ‘coloured’ asphalt that can be used purely aesthetically or to fulfill specific functional or design criteria. For example, they can delineate particular areas such as parking bays, bus lanes or disabled persons access routes. Available in green, buff and red, they are durable, colour stable with a proven track record.

viafoam® sustainable foamed bitumen asphalt concrete Contains up to 100% recycled aggregate for use in both the base and binder courses of pavement construction. The VIAFOAM® system utilizes proven foamed bitumen technology and in conjunction with the versatility of CEMEX’s mobile cold plant mix, can produce materials suitable for a wide range of applications. It requires low energy, produces reduced emissions and is cost effective.

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Ask your sales representative for more information on our asphalt products and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/asphaltTo download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.uk To search for a sales contact or to find your nearest plant, visit www.cemexlocations.co.ukFor product enquiries and specification advice call our Product Support Helpline on 0800 667 827

SURFACINGCEMEX Surfacing Limited is a leading surfacing contractor specialising in schemes from major highway and airfield surfacing works to smaller works on car parks and footways.

Through our national network, CEMEX Surfacing Limited offers comprehensive services to both private and public sector clients, promoting involvement at the earliest possible stage in order to develop long lasting relationships. By utilising the latest in paving technology, materials and operating a fully integrated management system, we provide the total solution to your construction, surfacing and maintenance needs.

sheffield (head office) CEMEX Surfacing Limited Cemex House, Savile Street, Sheffield, S4 7UL Tel: 0114 241 8282 Fax: 0114 241 8283

birmingham CEMEX Surfacing Limited Railway Sidings, Aston Church Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1QF Tel: 0121 327 3788 Fax: 0121 327 6694

bristol CEMEX Surfacing Limited London Road, Wick, Bristol, BS30 5SJ Tel: 0117 937 2469 Fax: 0117 937 4315

lincoln CEMEX Surfacing Limited Units 5/6 Allenby Business Village, Crofton Road, Lincoln, LN3 4NL Tel: 0152 256 7439 Fax: 0152 251 3541

manchester CEMEX Surfacing Limited Smithfold Lane, Little Hulton, Manchester, M28 0GP Tel: 0161 702 6366 Fax: 0161 702 6422

scotland CEMEX Surfacing Limited Tannochside Park, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 5PH Tel: 0169 881 1118 Fax: 0169 881 4345

thirsk CEMEX Surfacing Limited Thirsk Industrial Park, York Road, Thirsk, YO7 3TB Tel: 0184 552 6611 Fax: 0184 552 3820

Wales CEMEX Surfacing Limited Wenvoe Quarry, Cardiff, CF5 6XE Tel: 0292 067 9899 Fax: 0292 059 1285

for more information, please contact your nearest office or visit www.cemexlocations.co.uk:

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Ask your sales representative for more information on CEMEX Surfacing and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/surfacingTo download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.ukFor product enquiries and specification advice call our Product Support Helpline on 0800 667 827

BUILDING PRODUCTSCEMEX delivers a complete range of quality branded products and pre-cast solutions designed to meet the exacting standards and changing needs of the building and rail industry.

CEMEX Building Products cover a variety of cementitious based solutions including concrete blocks, concrete block paving and roof tiles. We also design and deliver pre-cast floors and are the leading supplier of sleepers and crossing bearers.

landscaping ReadyPave® offers an extensive range of concrete block paving, and complementary accessories for the domestic and commercial market.

The ReadyPave® range includes concrete block permeable paving, designed to significantly reduce the risk of flooding when used in conjunction with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). The range can be used for a variety of domestic and commercial applications.

VillageStone® is a range of garden landscaping products, inspired by the shape, texture and colour of quarried rock and designed to recreate the beauty of natural stone.

aggregate blocks ReadyBlock® range of Dense and Lightweight Aggregate Blocks are designed to suit a wide range of building applications. The blocks can be used in a wide variety of internal and external applications where strength and durability are primary considerations.

roof tiles Russell Roof Tiles manufactures a range of concrete tiles and fittings designed to meet the requirements of most roof applications.

Russell Roof Tiles also develop an extensive range of dry-fix and roof ventilation products suitable for both new and refurbishment projects.

rail Railway sleepers and crossing bearers are used in high-speed, main-line railway track applications and railway line interchanges. All products are produced to Network Rail Specification, BSI accredited ISO 9002 quality assurance and Link-Up accreditation standards.

beam & block flooring ReadyFloorTM offers 155mm and 225mm deep beam and block flooring systems for both domestic and commercial use offering a highly effective yet quick solution to most flooring needs.

ReadyFloorTM is BSI Accredited to ISO 9001 Quality Assurance.

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Ask your sales representative for more information on our building products and find out more on www.cemex.co.uk/buildingproductsTo download datasheets and brochures visit our CEMEX Literature Library on www.cemexliterature.co.uk To search for a sales contact or to find your nearest stockist, visit www.cemexstockists.co.uk

CEMEX offers accredited RIBA

certified CPD online tutorials

related to Permeable Paving

for Urban Drainage Systems

(SUDS), mortar and screed.

If you would like to update

your knowledge, please call

our Product Support Helpline

on 0800 667 827 or visit

www.cemex.co.uk/cpd

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Online Literature LibraryWe have placed our comprehensive literature library online – that’s 2157 pages so far – giving you instant access to key information about CEMEX products.

From brochures and technical specifi cation to training material, the CEMEX Marketing Literature Library puts you in control.

All information is available for you to download in PDF format.

Simply go to www.cemexliterature.co.uk

UK Plant Location and Sales Contact FinderSearch for the products you require and find the nearest CEMEX plant to your location with the innovative new plant and location finder web application from CEMEX UK.

Integrated with Google maps technology you can pinpoint the exact location of each CEMEX plant along with all the sales enquiries and order information numbers you require.

Simply go to www.cemexlocations.co.uk

Product Support HelplineOur product support helpline team is here to provide you with a personal service and dedicated support for enquiries of a technical nature. In 2008 over 10,000 clients appreciated the technical advice given and the direct contact with our people.

Product Enquiries | Specifi cation Advice | Literature Request

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OUR FOCUS IS HELPING YOUAt CEMEX we believe in making life easier for our customers. Easier to find the information you require, easier to find our plants and easier to get in touch with us for technical support. That’s why we’ve developed the applications below and set up a dedicated support helpline.

cemex product support helplineProduct Enquiries Specification Advice Literature Request

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