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Sustainable Products case studies

Read more about the specific ways we are creating innovative, high-quality products that help our customers overcome technical challenges and meet their sustainability goals.

Trench FSMR

New recycling system for roadside utility trenches cuts carbon and prevents waste going to landfill.

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Trench FSMR

Greener roads with FoamMaster

Recycling asphalt to resurface roads provides environmental benefits and major cost savings.

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Greener roads with FoamMaster

Glowing asphalt at Weston-super-Mare

Tarmac blends asphalt to create an unusual artwork by the seaside.

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Glowing asphalt

Mastertint at Liverpool One

Tarmac’s Mastertint offers a durable and colourful solution for a popular park development.

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Mastertint at Liverpool One

TarmacDry – low-maintenance porous surfaces

Morrisons supermarket in Bathgate, Scotland, uses Tarmac’s sustainable, non-slip drainage system for their car park.

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TarmacDry – low-maintenance porous surfaces

Concrete Calculator App

New software offers a quick way for customers to order the exact amount of concrete they need.

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Concrete Calculator App

Recycled concrete solution for Middlesbrough Dock Basin

Tarmac’s ready mixed concrete combines excellent performance with low-carbon properties.

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Middlesbrough Dock Basin

Waterproof concrete

Tarmac TopProof provides a high-quality and water-resistant surface for an underground car park in Yorkshire.

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Waterproof concrete

Concrete slump monitoring technology

Innovative system ensures that concrete is delivered on site with just the right consistency.

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Concrete slump monitoring technology

Rebuilding Blackpool's sea defence wall

Fibre-reinforced concrete provides a durable and sustainable solution for Blackpool’s new coastal wall.

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Blackpool Sea Defense Wall

Soil stabilisation

How we use Tarmac quicklime and cement to prepare soil before work takes place at construction sites.

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Soil stabilisation

Bournemouth velodrome

Mastertrack, Tarmac’s high-performance asphalt, proves ideal for surfacing a steep cycle track.

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Bournemouth VelodromeCase

Roads 2020

Tarmac launches a debate on how to make Britain’s roads more sustainable.

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Roads 2020

Safer surfacing in the Tyne Tunnel

Using a walking-floor tipper truck makes it safer to deliver a load in a confined space.

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Safer surfacing in the Tyne Tunnel

Recycling tar planings

Tarmac pioneers reuse of old tar road surfaces, saving money and avoiding waste going to landfill.

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Recycling tar planings

Future-proofing roads

Industry collaboration and adequate funding are needed to make UK roads climate-resilient.

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Future-proofing roads

Sustainable construction expertise

Tarmac National Contracting’s strong track record secures major contract to upgrade the A1 in Yorkshire.

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Sustainable construction

Recycling material at Port Talbot

Local blast furnace waste provides a sustainable solution to building a new dual carriageway in Wales.

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Recycling material at Port Talbot

The U-CAN® range - user-friendly cement products

U-CAN®, from Tarmac Building Products, allows DIY enthusiasts to achieve a professional concrete finish.

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U-Can

Five-star status and responsible sourcing

Tarmac’s efforts in supply chain management and responsible sourcing are rewarded by the Achilles BuildingConfidence scheme.

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