Welcome to Tilbury cement terminal
Our flagship materials imports and manufacturing facility
Set in a prime location on the River Thames, our state-of-the-art facility marks a bold step forward in Holcim UK’s mission to make sustainable construction a reality.
Designed from the ground up with circularity and decarbonisation in mind, Tilbury will supply the materials that help shape everything from major infrastructure to homes, schools, workplaces, and communities - lower carbon, higher performance, and ready for the demands of a changing world.
This is more than an investment in capacity - it’s an investment in impact. At Tilbury, we’re transforming how building materials are made, moved and delivered. With a focus on innovation, agility and environmental responsibility, the terminal is set to become a key hub for Holcim UK’s cement product ranges.
Our Build Journey
Starting on site in September 2023, Tilbury is due for final completion on site in 2026, ready to serve customers across the region and beyond.
The making of Tilbury
Inside the Build
Greener from substructure to skyline. From the outset, every element of the terminal’s development has been shaped by circular principles and carbon conscious choices. Over 25,000 m3 of concrete from the original site has been recycled and reused, alongside 10,000 tonnes of recycled asphalt plannings incorporated into new surfacing solutions.
Plus, nearly 20,000 tonnes of excavated material has been recycled through our waste management business.
During construction, we’ve used a broad range of lower carbon materials from our own portfolio - including ECOPact ready-mix concrete, precast components, recycled aggregates, and reclaimed asphalt - ensuring our sustainability ambitions are reflected not just in the products we’ll deliver, but in the way we’ve built the site itself.
Tilbury doesn’t just support sustainable construction - it’s built on it.
Holcim Quality as Standard
Delivering smarter building solutions. Once operational in 2026, our advanced facility will manufacture and supply a diverse range of traditional and innovative products, including GGBS and other low carbon cementitious materials.
We will also look to grind Construction Demolition Waste to produce alternative raw materials for blending on site.
