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Article: Setting new standards for natural stone

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September 1, 2004
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ScotAsh have developed a new natural stone system for the construction and maintenance of traditional natural stone roadways and footways. The new products, including bedding mortar cement, bonding agents, joint filling grout and finishing wax are manufactured under the ScotAsh Trojan brand and represent the latest expansion in the company's range of quality controlled, environmentally friendly construction products.

ScotAsh is a joint venture between energy company ScottishPower and Lafarge Cement UK. Based at Longannet power station in Kincardine-on-Forth, central Scotland, the company manufactures sustainable construction products, including cements, specialist mortars and waste ...

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