The UK’s Sheffield Asphalt Plant, a key plant supplying our South Yorkshire customers, is now back in action, rebuilt, upgraded, and better than ever! This achievement is thanks to the dedication, skill, and teamwork of a cross-functional Cemex team who led the refurbishment following a fire incident earlier this year.

The fire caused extensive damage to the switch room and control cabin, requiring a full electrical overhaul, including a complete plant rewire spanning seven miles of cable. While the plant was offline, the team took the opportunity to refurbish key components: the mixer and screens were rebuilt, two new feeders installed, and the plant control computer upgraded to a faster, fully digital system. The control room has been replaced with a modern, air-conditioned office, providing an elevated view of the plant and enhanced working conditions.

These improvements mean Sheffield now operates as a one-stop shop for Asphalt, Concrete, Screeds, and Aggregates, delivering high-quality products across South Yorkshire.

A huge thank you to everyone involved—their hard work and expertise have brought the plant back stronger than ever, ready to serve our customers efficiently and safely.