BUSINESS students from Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form recently visited a building materials supplier.

Hanson UK is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, a German multinational company that specialises in the manufacturing of building materials.

The tour of Hanson UK was provided by two retired employees.

Saleh Ahmed, a student who attended the trip, said: “The visit was inspirational. We saw some great wildlife, which was quite unexpected.

“I understand now how cement is made and packaged. The tour was amazing and I learned loads.”