Carnforth company plays vital role in £10m Heysham Port project
Holcim UK based in Carnforth has played an integral part in a significant £10 million redevelopment project at Heysham Port.
The building materials company, working with Fibre Concrete Solutions, has helped Kiernan Construction deliver a durable road at Peel Ports Group's Heysham facility, helping the port handle hundreds of daily HGV moves.
The port redevelopment project has included a revamped trailer park, upgraded entrance, and a new multi smart gate operating system.
Hundreds of heavy goods vehicles move through the port daily, which meant the project demanded a robust and highly durable road solution.
Holcim UK was chosen to supply specialist ready mix concrete capable of withstanding intense loading conditions and helping keep the project on a tight construction timeline.
To meet the competing requirements of the project, Holcim designed and delivered a range of bespoke concrete mixes.
Between April 2025 and May 2026, more than 4,500 cubic metres of concrete were supplied from Holcim’s Lancaster RMX plant.
Several challenges presented throughout the project, including the need for consistent high-volume deliveries within strict time frames and difficult weather conditions during late 2025.
Martyn O’Malley, construction director at Kiernan Construction, said: “We’d like to thank the Holcim team for their support of the Heysham Port project.
“In addition, the service from the Holcim team has been fantastic, from mix design through to delivery coordination. The use of the Holcim+ app was also a great support in managing orders and tracking loads.
“Overall, it has been a very positive experience working with Holcim on this scheme, and we look forward to working together again on future projects.”
Oli Lawson, territory sales manager for Holcim RMX in the North West, said: “There is always a lot of pressure to deliver on projects like this, particularly when construction schedules are so tight.
“We worked closely with the client to ensure we met their expectations and precise specification, designing a bespoke mix that would result in rapid strength over a shorter time span.
“For me it was one of the most challenging projects I have worked on but the end result was very rewarding.”
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