CEMEX is now able to produce hand sanitiser that can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at its National Technical Centre in Southam. Creating this hand sanitiser, which has been made to the World Health Organisation’s specifications, was the first task of the newly formed LabExperts operation.

This means that the LabExperts team can ensure enough hand sanitiser is available for all CEMEX sites across the country, and also provides opportunities to support the local community (see our other story about charity support in this issue).

So far, the team have been able to deliver to more than 60 CEMEX locations nationwide.

Mike Higgins, Head of CEMEX LabExperts in the UK, explains: “We are perfectly set up for creating a central supply of hand sanitiser that can help both our employees and those in the local community. While the chemistry to manufacture this important product is not complex, you do need a controlled laboratory environment with the right equipment and the ability to test every batch.

We have a good supply of raw materials in place and are confident we will be able to manufacture as much hand sanitiser as the business needs while also making the most of opportunities to support the local community.

So far, we have supplied over 60 of our Readymix, Aggregates and Asphalt plants and Paving Solutions, Logistics, DSM and Cement operations. Our location also means we are perfectly placed to ensure a quick delivery to where the product is needed. We know how important it is to prevent the spread of the virus so all of the team are very proud to have this opportunity to help.”

Pictured is our Cement neighbours at Southam receiving the first batch of product.