Introduction by Daniel Cooper, chief executive officer, Hanson UK
Last year we put together a five-year strategic plan closely aligned to our vision to become the clear and sustainable market leader. The plan focuses on growth through value-creating investments in our production plant and our people, underpinned by safe working and a continuous drive towards customer service excellence.
The aim is to create an upward spiral where delivery of improved results allows us to increase our capital spending year-on-year which will, in time, propel us to best in class.
I am pleased to report that we are making excellent progress. Capital investment in 2016 was up 40 per cent on the prior year, with a significant amount spent on projects designed to save energy, reduce emissions or eliminate hazards.
