Breedon Group plc has reopened its Grimsby asphalt plant following a significant investment that increases production capacity to 240 tonnes per hour.
The relaunch completes a major upgrade programme in which the previous unit was replaced with a more modern asphalt plant relocated from another part of the business. The investment is intended to enhance reliability and product availability for customers across the region.
Strategic coastal location
Positioned along the coastline, the Grimsby plant plays a critical role in regional asphalt supply. The increased output enables the team to support a greater number of customers and respond more effectively during periods of peak demand.
Mike Sciascia, area director - Midlands, said: "The reopening of our Grimsby asphalt plant is an important step forward for our customers in the area. This investment means we can better meet their needs and keep pace with local growing demand."
Local suppliers involved
Breedon worked with local suppliers throughout the project, including GBM Demolition in Louth, responsible for demolishing the old plant; BH Construction in Scunthorpe, for the groundworks; SES Engineering in Newark, for construction of the new plant; and ARC Electrical in Brigg, which carried out the electrical installation.
As part of the upgrade, Breedon introduced two new 45-tonne storage bins to the site. These allow materials to be mixed and stored for on-demand use, while also supporting the future rollout of more specialist products.
Broader expansion across the North
Mr Sciascia added: "As well as increasing capacity, the new plant gives us greater flexibility in how we operate. The additional storage also supports the development of more specialist products, helping us evolve our offering to meet customer needs."
The Grimsby investment follows a broader pattern of expansion across the North, including a £4m commitment to a new asphalt plant in Northumberland. A new facility was opened at Cragmill Quarry in Belford, bringing asphalt production back to the site for the first time in over a decade.
