UK: Breedon Group says that it recorded 10-month sales of Euro1.38bn so far in 2022, up by 14% year-on-year from the same period in 2021. The producer completed scheduled maintenance on Kiln 2 of its Hope cement plant in the UK on time and on budget. Throughout the period, it noted 'supportive' trading conditions, with 'resilience' from the majority of its markets in its Great Britain and Ireland regions. In the year's second half to date, Breedon Group's four-month sales grew by 16% year-on-year. The group said that it is on track for record full-year earnings in 2022.

CEO Rob Wood said “Visibility in the trading landscape has been poor for some years now, for a variety of reasons. Against this constantly changing backdrop, our team’s commitment and resolve have delivered quality products and great service to our customers, regardless of the economic or political landscape. For this, we thank them. Their focus and determination in turn continues to deliver for all our stakeholders.” Wood continued “This time last year, we reminded our investors of the agile and entrepreneurial DNA that sets Breedon apart. Our rapid response to changing market conditions, local focus, vertically-integrated business model and disciplined financial framework will again enable us to deliver record results in 2022."