Cement for Construction
Specialists in cement and cementitious construction products.
Tarmac’s cement manufacture is built on more than a century of materials innovation and a nationwide production footprint that supports consistent, high-quality supply across the UK. With manufacturing sites operating as part of a wider CRH supported network, the business produces a full range of factory‑made and blended cements including lower carbon options such as CEM II and specialised formulations to help meet the performance needs of modern construction.
All products are produced to the European BS EN 197‑1 standard, ensuring reliability, quality assurance, and suitability for applications ranging from ready‑mixed concrete to precast and geotechnical engineering solutions.
The impact of this manufacturing capability is seen across major UK infrastructure, where national logistics and supply networks enable timely delivery to major projects such as infrastructure, energy installations, and structural developments.
Our founders patented Portland cement over 125 years ago. Today Tarmac continues this legacy as an essential nationwide supplier of high‑quality cement materials that help drive the UK’s construction and infrastructure growth.
Cement supplies for construction & infrastructure
Explore Tarmac Cement products for construction, building and infrastructure. Experience the UK’s leading cement brand and enquire today.
Cement Technical Portal
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Our bespoke solutions make Tarmac Specialist Products the leader in its field, and it is the R&D laboratory that makes that possible. Whether it be starting from scratch or using an existing product as the foundation, the R&D team knows exactly where to start in achieving the product performance requirements of any cementitious project no matter how demanding.
PLC cement - progress in reducing cement CO2
After seven years of hard work pushing for change in industry standards, we’re excited to announce that we can now supply PLC across England and Wales.
Following extensive research and development supporting the transformation of industry standards, we can now supply PLC across England and Wales.
What does this mean?
PLC replaces 10% clinker with limestone which allows 7–9% less carbon to be delivered as standard and without compromising performance. It’s a step forward for sustainability in construction—and we’re proud to be part of it.
Ready to make the switch?
Our teams are ready to support you with technical and design assistance, if you have questions or need guidance, we’re here to help. Get in touch.
High-quality, tested cement you can trust
Tarmac cement: Pioneers of UK cement supply
For over 100 years, Tarmac has supplied cement to support construction projects across the UK. Throughout every stage of the manufacturing process, our products undergo rigorous testing to ensure we consistently deliver on our quality promise. Over time, we've evolved and refined our methods to support our net-zero ambitions, championing sustainable, eco-conscious construction across the UK and beyond.
Other Materials & Products from Tarmac
Asphalt
Tarmac offer the widest range of asphalt and high-performance road surface solutions in the UK. Standard or Ultimate Tarmac asphalts.
Cement
Trade, DIY and home improvement cement products. Post mix, Portland cement, factory produced cements, blended cements, fly ash and specialist products.
Concrete
Proprietary and high performance RMX concretes for building, DIY and construction. Specialist readymix concrete for agricultural, piling and infrastructure.
Screed
Our high performance ready mixed or factory produced floor screeds, offer a range of compressive strengths and levelling attributes for all construction projects.
Mortar
From heritage and coloured to dry silo or highways mortars we have a range of high quality, and factory produced mortars available nationally.
Blocks
Aircrete, dense, aggregate, trench and concrete blocks for building. Specialist blast, ballistic blocks and fast beam and block materials available nationally.
Packed highways
From potholes and footpaths to quick set reinstatement concrete and thermocline permanent asphalt line our specialist packed highways solutions are quality assured.
Building products
Quality assured building products for trade, DIY, contractors and infrastructure. From DIY to house building or road maintenance, packed and bulk building materials.
