Sustainable Products case studies - Sustainability Report 2011

Trench FSMR

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

Greener roads with FoamMaster

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

Glowing asphalt at Weston-super-Mare

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

Mastertint at Liverpool One

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

TarmacDry – low-maintenance porous surfaces

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

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.

Recycled concrete solution for Middlesbrough Dock Basin

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

Waterproof concrete

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

Concrete slump monitoring technology

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

Rebuilding Blackpool's sea defence wall

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

Soil stabilisation

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

Bournemouth velodrome

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

Roads 2020

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

Safer surfacing in the Tyne Tunnel

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

Recycling tar planings

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

Future-proofing roads

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

Sustainable construction expertise

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

Recycling material at Port Talbot

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

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

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

Five-star status and responsible sourcing

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