Aggregates
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All about aggregates

History

Discover the origin of the term, the history of their use and everything you ever wanted to know about aggregates.

The history of aggregates
Materials, samples of sand and gravel

Manufacturing process

Details of every phase of the manufacturing process, from sources of supply and extraction to crushing, grinding and screening.

Aggregates manufacturing process

Aggregates terminology

Every profession has its technical jargon. Understand the terminology related to the manufacture and use of aggregates.

Glossary

All about aggregates

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Industrial ecology

How to create value from waste

Large amounts of natural resources, particularly minerals and fossil fuels, are used to manufacture cement. For many years the Group has been working to reduce the environmental impact of its activities by finding ways to obtain value from waste products.

Cement and industrial ecology