Five electric vehicles have been added by Tarmac to its fleet as part of its new eMixer Discovery Programme to support its supplier’s transition.
The programme has been developed by Tarmac alongside Renault Trucks and McPhee Mixers, part of TVS Interfleet, as the sector pursues zero-emission targets.
“Tarmac is leading the way in sustainable innovation within the construction industry. The launch of our eMixer Programme is an exciting step towards making the shift to zero-emission vehicles smoother and more accessible for our suppliers. Our “try before you buy” model allows our partners to de-risk their initial transition to electrification,” Tarmac head of logistics Ben Garner said.
“Our approach ensures we lead by example, making meaningful contributions to reducing carbon emissions, reducing urban noise, and improving air quality. While others may make promises, we’re delivering real, tangible progress that contributes to our Net Zero strategy and benefits our customers.”
The programme builds on Tarmac’s previous initiatives including introducing first fully electric concrete mixer in the UK in 2022. That initiative was developed from an innovation challenge in partnership with Renault Trucks and TVS Interfleet and funded from CRH’s innovation fund.
Tarmac is building on that initial success by introducing five additional electric mixers which Tarmac’s suppliers transition to electric vehicles. Tarmac’s suppliers can lease an electric truck for a six-month period to evaluate the vehicles’ performance in their operation before committing to a long-term investment.
“We are delighted to support Tarmac’s pioneering drive towards sustainability as they offer their contractors the opportunity to trial electric mixers in real world operation through the eMixer Discovery Programme,” Renault Trucks UK and Ireland head of electromobility and customer advanced solutions Roger Clarke said.
“The expansion of their electric concrete mixer fleet not only accelerates the adoption of zero emission transport solutions but also sets a benchmark for the construction industry, driving progress across the sector. At Renault Trucks we are proud to lead the way in providing low carbon transport solutions that help make this progress possible and look forward to continuing our partnership with Tarmac to drive further advancements in their transition to a decarbonised fleet.”
