News

25 Sep 2023

Mineral products industry is UK’s biggest by volume – MPA report

New figures show that the UK mineral products sector is the country’s biggest industry by volume and is making a greater contribution than ever to the economy.

21 Sep 2023

MPA Precast launches Code of Practice for Safe Stressing

A new edition of the Code of Practice for Safe Stressing of Prestressed Concrete Products has been developed by MPA Precast to communicate good practice in the management of health and safety when manufacturing prestressed concrete products.

14 Sep 2023

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and concrete: the differences

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks derive their structural strength from metal reinforcing bars and this reinforcement needs to be protected from water ingress. Where RAAC planks have been exposed to water over a prolonged period of time corrosion weakens the bars and hence the planks.

05 Sep 2023

MPA appoints Lex Russell as new Chair

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Lex Russell, Managing Director of CEMEX UK Materials, as its new Chair for the next two years.

30 Aug 2023

New housing planning policy proposals prompt MPA response

Two different policy proposals to boost housebuilding, announced by the Government and Labour Opposition, have triggered a reaction from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

09 Aug 2023

MPA appoints Executive Director for Energy and Climate Change

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Dr Diana Casey as Executive Director for Energy and Climate Change, including heading up the MPA’s product groups for Cement and Industrial Lime. She takes over from Dr Pal Chana, who continues to provide support as a Special Advisor to the MPA.

02 Aug 2023

Construction struggles as demand for essential materials drops - MPA

New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) provide more concrete evidence of the slowdown in Britain’s construction industry.

02 Aug 2023

Former HSE Principal Inspector takes up top health and safety job at MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed former HM Principal Inspector Colin Mew as its new Head of Health and Safety.

28 Jul 2023

Frustration over Govt refusal to ringfence planning fees - MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed deep disappointment at the Government decision not to ringfence income from increased planning fees to spend on council planning services. MPA is calling on the Government to urgently reconsider the decision.

27 Jul 2023

MPA and its members support World Drowning Prevention Day

MPA and its members shared key water safety messages on World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July and two media events were supported by MPA as part of a multi-agency campaign to raise public awareness at the start of the school holidays.