2 Mar 2006

BRISTOL TO BENEFIT FROM NEW RECYCLING VENTURE

Tarmac, the UK's leading supplier of heavy building materials, and Churngold Transport and Recycling ltd, the South West's largest bulk earthworks contractor and the region's market leader in the production of recycled aggregates, have come together to form TCRA Limited - Tarmac Churngold Recycled Aggregates - a joint venture company that will provide a 'one stop shop' for recycled aggregate requirements.

Operating from a 10-acre site in Filton from March 1st, TCRA will be the largest facility of its kind in the Bristol area, providing sustainable materials for today's modern building needs coupled with high quality service and experience.

Martin Riley, area director for Tarmac South West, said: "This is an exciting partnership bringing together a wealth of experience and expertise, which can only be good news for our existing and new customers.

"Major developments planned for the region have resulted in increased demand for sustainable building materials and TCRA is ideally placed to service that need with great road and rail links."

John Barcham, Managing Director for Churngold Transport and Recycling ltd, added: "Customers can be assured that the high standard of service they've come to expect from both Churngold and Tarmac will continue.

"TCRA will offer a 'one stop recycling shop', accepting and processing inert waste to supply quality assured recycled materials back into the local market. This joint venture will seek to utilise the Tarmac and Churngold resources to best advantage, which can only improve on our already high levels of customer service."

TCRA has the capability of processing up to 250,000 tonnes of inert waste a year and can draw from a combined fleet of over 100 vehicles ensuring continuity of supply to meet the demands of any project, from major construction contracts to small building projects.

For further information please contact Christine Smart, Rebecca Cowley, Delia Elcock at Citigate Smarts on 0121 456 3199 or email: christine.smart@citigatesmarts.co.uk