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Micromix launches new online payment service to simplify small load concrete orders

August 18, 2025
Micromix, part of Tarmac’s national network of small load concrete suppliers, has launched its new online payment service, designed to provide greater convenience for customers across Yorkshire, Scotland and the North East.
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Apprenticeship success story highlights impact of Tarmac’s National Skills and Safety Park and industry collaboration

August 5, 2025
A young apprentice from Chepstow Plant International has transformed his career prospects through training at the Tarmac National Skills and Safety Park, with support from the Professional Operator Development Programme (PODP) and the wider Minerals Matter initiative.
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Tarmac delivers sustainable restoration at Crown Farm Quarry

August 4, 2025
Tarmac’s Crown Farm Quarry near Northwich stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship and community collaboration, thanks to a long-standing partnership with Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT).
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Tarmac volunteers support Ride Bristol with cycle trail maintenance at Ashton Court

August 1, 2025
Tarmac colleagues recently joined forces with local charity Ride Bristol for a volunteering day dedicated to maintaining the much-loved cycle trails at Ashton Court.
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Tarmac delivers major materials and contracting package for landmark A465 Heads of the Valleys upgrade

July 23, 2025
Tarmac has played a central role in the transformation of the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure upgrades in Wales to date.
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A Q&A with Amall Saleh about Tarmac’s sustainable future

July 16, 2025
Our names are Sammy Hindle and Jess Barker and we’re taking part in work experience with Tarmac this week in order to get an understanding of the company and construction industry as a whole.
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Endangered bat species found in Kent

July 15, 2025
We're delighted to share that a grey long-eared roost has been recorded in Kent for the first time! The species was last recorded around 40 years ago in Kent, with a grounded bat rescue from Dover docks.
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Right materials, right place, right time

July 15, 2025
In the race to meet the UK’s ambitious net zero targets and secure energy resilience for generations to come, nuclear power plays a central role.
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Newcastle Airport resurfacing is a runway success

July 3, 2025
Visitors to Newcastle Airport more often have their eyes on the skies, but the infrastructure beneath their feet is key to maintaining this important transport hub. To ensure continued safe operations, Tarmac was appointed as principal contractor to undertake essential reconstruction and rehabilitation of the airport's sole runway.
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Tarmac expands operational footprint in Cumbria

July 2, 2025
Tarmac is now supplying customers and major projects across Cumbria, with its move to full ownership of Tendley Quarries Ltd (TQL), which previously operated as a joint venture.
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