Materials giant Heidelberg drops Hanson brand

German cement and aggregates giant Heidelberg Materials has finally dropped the Hanson brand 16 years after buying the famous UK company.
New branding will be rolled out at sites and on vehicles over the next two years with new packaging following in early 2024.
Simon Willis, CEO of Heidelberg Materials UK, said: “The construction sector faces global challenges such as climate change and the digitalisation of our industry; challenges we are better placed to meet as a strong, united group.&