Brice Aggregates have today launched their in house haulage operations following the purchase of vehicles from Scania. The fleet is set to swiftly expand to ten vehicles during the course of H1 2020 providing the ability to service customers’ needs directly without reliance on third party hauliers. Look out for one on a site near you soon.
In response to strong customer demand, Brice Aggregates have today added two new products to their line up of quality primary sands. These include a soft washed sand ideal for mortar use, and a 6mm ballast providing an ultra coarse grade sand for the block and precast markets. These products were launched in collaboration with a number of key customers and underline Brice Aggregates flexibility and customer first approach.
Brice Aggregates have resolved to increase production from their flagship Colemans Quarry in response to strong customer demand. Following the resolution of necessary planning matters, production will rise by up to one third from current levels. Oliver Brice, Managing Director commented “since launching operations in 2017, we have been pleased to be able to support the needs of the Essex construction industry. This planned increase in output will enable us to continue to serve our customers growing needs with a high quality, local supply of aggregates from our Witham base”.
Having now completed the first calendar year of operations, serving a wide variety of customers across the construction industry in Essex, London and the wider Eastern Region, Brice Aggregates looks forward to continuing to build on this success in 2018.
Following a 9 month period of construction and development, today marks the first day of sand and gravel production and sales from Colemans Quarry, Witham. Works have included the installation of accesses and other site infrastructure, a best in class Terex washplant, and the opening of excavations. Commenting on the milestone, Chairman Simon Brice said “today represents a great occasion for the business and the culmination of a three year process to secure planning permission and develop the site. I look forward to building on this milestone and providing much needed new supplies of sand and gravel into the marketplace”
Brice Aggregates is pleased to announce that Colemans Quarry in Witham is now officially open and operational, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth as a leading aggregate and sand and gravel supplier.
Following a nine-month programme of construction and site development, the quarry has today commenced its first production and sales of high-quality sand and gravel, supplying essential materials to the construction industry across the region.
A Major Step Forward in Aggregate Supply
The development of Colemans Quarry represents a substantial investment in local quarrying infrastructure and materials supply, helping to meet increasing demand for reliable aggregates and construction materials.
Key works completed during the construction phase include:
Installation of site access and internal infrastructure
Commissioning of a state-of-the-art Terex wash plant
Opening of new sand and gravel extraction areas
This modern setup ensures the site can deliver consistent, high-specification aggregate products, supporting projects of all sizes, from local developments to major infrastructure works.
Supporting Regional Construction Demand
The opening of Colemans Quarry strengthens Brice Aggregates’ ability to provide a secure and sustainable supply of sand and gravel into the regional market, reinforcing its position as a trusted aggregate supplier in Essex and the Eastern Region.
By bringing new mineral reserves into production, the site will play an important role in supporting:
Housebuilding and residential development
Commercial construction projects
Infrastructure and civil engineering works
A Milestone Achievement
Commenting on the opening, Chairman Simon Brice said:
“Today represents a great occasion for the business and the culmination of a three-year process to secure planning permission and develop the site. I look forward to building on this milestone and providing much needed new supplies of sand and gravel into the marketplace.”
Looking Ahead
With production now underway, Colemans Quarry is set to become a key part of the Brice Aggregates network, delivering high-quality aggregates with efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability in mind.
As demand for construction materials continues to grow, Brice Aggregates remains committed to investing in modern quarrying operations, ensuring customers have access to the materials they need, when they need them.
