Aggregate Industries unveiled a new asphalt plant in a significant development for Staffordshire, representing a substantial investment totaling $11 million.
This new facility not only underscores the company's commitment to enhancing infrastructure in the region but also signifies a strategic move towards strengthening local construction capabilities and meeting the growing demand for high-quality asphalt products in Staffordshire and its surrounding areas.
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11 Million New Asphalt Plant
The investment signifies the Aggregate Industries' inaugural construction of a new asphalt facility in 2013. Its primary function will be to supply asphalt for continuous road maintenance and infrastructure initiatives throughout the M6 corridor, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire.
The Ammann ABP 240 Universal Asphalt-Mixing Plant, which can generate 240 tonnes of asphalt per hour, was installed by the specialized plant supplier Ammann. Once it reaches its maximum output, the facility is anticipated to have a production capacity of over 250,000 tonnes annually. After completing the facility's last testing and commissioning phase, it is presently operating at total capacity.
On the other hand, the stone supplied by the adjacent quarry will reduce truck movements and carbon emissions, and the new facility can handle large quantities of RAP or Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, which can be repurposed into new products. Significantly, the energy efficiency of the inbuilt systems and processes is unparalleled, leading to a 30% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a conventional asphalt plant. Additionally, cutting-edge technology is implemented to mitigate pollution, dust, and odors.
Managing Director of the Surfacing Solutions division of Aggregate Industries, Thomas Edgcumbe, stated that the advantages of a brand-new plant and cutting-edge machinery are instantly apparent and are primarily focused on the dependability and efficiency of the operation.
A more efficient and effective operation that will reportedly be advantageous to their customers is the result of several factors, including the assurance of supply from our neighboring quarry, which also means fewer shipments coming in, the reduction of carbon emissions as a result of the technology that is being utilized, and the high volume of RAP that we can accommodate going forward. Moreover, they are excited about the possibility of becoming part of the larger community and have a variety of projects that the firm will participate in to assist local nonprofit organizations.
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Innovation of Modern Asphalt
Better construction practices are equally as important as ecological ones when it comes to developing more sustainable roads. This involves surpassing conventional practices and selecting site-specific alternatives that are more resilient, thereby extending the time between road resurfacing and reducing material requirements and construction costs.
Therefore, to assist road operators in constructing more long-lasting roads, current high-performance asphalts have been developed. These asphalts offer proven durability and improved performance, depending on the region, application, and kind of road.
Because diverse issues call for different solutions, the asphalt solutions offered by Aggregate Industries' ProLay have been developed expressly for a wide range of particularly demanding applications. Designed to supply long-lasting reliability and strength for high-speed, high-traffic roads, the 10mm ProLay Ultra comprises high-performing polymer-modified asphalt certified under Clause 942.
Accordingly, ProLay Curve is an equally unique product consisting of a high-performance 10mm product created and engineered to offer an improved surface course for places subjected to higher levels of stress.
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