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Condition of England and Wales’ local roads revealed by AIA annual survey 

April 5, 2022
An annual independent study of the local highways network across England and Wales published by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) – a partnership between the Mineral Products Association and Eurobitume UK – has revealed almost one in five roads could need to be rebuilt within the next five years. The...
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National Highways and Tarmac in innovative new trial to treat carriageway spillages more quickly

April 1, 2022
An innovative solution that seeks to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways more quickly and effectively is being trialled by National Highways working with Tarmac and partners.  
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Teens take refuge thanks to Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund

March 31, 2022
A plan for a youth shelter at Bolton-le-Sands giving teenagers somewhere to meet and socialise outdoors has become a reality thanks to a donation of £6,561 from Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund.
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Tarmac reduces dependency on primary resources by paving roads with recycled asphalt 

March 18, 2022
We are celebrating Global Recycling Day by looking at one aspect of how we work with customers to reduce our impact on precious primary resources.
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Tarmac in innovative trial to decarbonise rail freight and reduce passenger delays 

March 17, 2022
Together with partners Furrer+Frey and GB Railfreight, we are proud to be spearheading an innovative overhead electrification system that could revolutionise rail freight, spelling the end of diesel and boosting the industry’s net zero ambitions. 
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Tarmac helps to replace stolen picnic tables at Coed y Felin beauty spot

March 16, 2022
Visitors to a Welsh nature reserve can enjoy picnics amid the bluebells and spring flowers again thanks to a donation from Tarmac.
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Tarmac quarry lends touch of gritty realism to David Hayman’s latest movie 

March 14, 2022
Tarmac’s Durnford Quarry provided the moody backdrop to a new tale of murderous intrigue in the latest mystery thriller to hit the small screen. 
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Personal touch emblazoned across Dunmow Rovers team’s brand-new Tarmac football kit

March 10, 2022
When young Ethan Haughey runs on to the pitch with his Dunmow Rovers teammates, he will be able to take pride in the fact that he designed the football shirt he wears.   The green and yellow kit colours – which were originally chosen by the club's founders Bill and...
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Dispelling the myths and mystery of the construction industry: Joanna Jones

March 8, 2022
At Tarmac, we’re committed to empowering and championing women in the construction industry – this International Women’s Day and beyond. Read about one of the amazing women who work at Tarmac: Jo Jones – animal lover, magical storyteller and our facilities and compliance manager, based at our Mountsorrel Quarry, Leicestershire....
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Industry professionals invited to sign up for Tarmac’s sustainability event

March 7, 2022
Join us later this month for an important online event to explore how the construction and infrastructure sectors can help the UK drive towards achieving its collective net zero targets.
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