Hanson

A recent LS addition Hanson produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement related materials. They are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which has leading global positions in aggregates, cement and concrete. Hanson UK is split into four business lines – aggregates, concrete, asphalt and contracting and cement – which together operate around 300 manufacturing sites and employ over 3,500 people.

In 1964 Hanson Trust was created out of the former Wiles Group by James Hanson and Gordon White. Hanson PLC went on to become one of the world's largest companies with annual profits of more than £1.5 billion and a strategy of growth through acquisition.

Pictured on 29/07/2020 at Skipton.
Photo courtesy of and copyrighted to Andrew Burton.
 

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