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  Another new face arrives at Smc. We would like to welcome Daniel to our expanding team. Jump on board and enjoy the ride Daniel. This is Daniel and he has joined SMC as a new driver. All the SMC welcome Dan to join our growing  team and hope he has a happy and successful … Read more

A New Team Member. Smc mini mix are very pleased to announce the arrival of Martyn our new driver. A warm welcome to Martyn  to the ready mix concrete industry. Martyn has settled in perfectly and we hope you you will have a successful  career with SMC mini mix concrete. Martyn welcome on board !

15 Years Service in the ready mix industry. Keith has now retired after over 15 years working for SMC. He initially joined us in a part time position before securing a full time position. He is still keeping his hand in and working the odd day when needed.   Thank you Keith for all your … Read more

Hot Weather  Hot weather accelerates the cement hydration reaction and increases the water demand and rate of slump loss of a given concrete mixture. As a result, it is often more difficult to properly adjust mixture proportions, deliver, place, consolidate, and finish concrete during hot weather. Cold Weather Concrete in cold weather is recommended to … Read more

The New Truck Arrives 28.2.22   The new truck arrives at SMC on the 28th February 2022 all sign written and prepared by  Sign and Poster Limited Shrewsbury. Thank you to Stephen Whitehead of Border Trucks once again for supplying us with an addition to the fleet. Pedro is seen pictured here on 28 th … Read more

Why was SMC chosen for this project ?   The project required a lightweight aggregate. Other ready-mix suppliers were prepared to source a light weight aggregate due to the fragility of the structure . However , SMC identified a recycled by product from Drax power station in Selby , Yorkshire and arranged delivery to their … Read more

A little history on Smc Mini Mix Limited In 1989 Gary Williams worked for a concrete company called Steetley and Richard Timmis worked for another concrete company called Tudor Griffiths. Gary and Richard could see there was a gap in the Shropshire market for a mini-mix supplier that was not being serviced by any other … Read more

Are you planning on having an extension at home and need to arrange the concrete for the project? If so, then look no further than here to see how SMC Minimix in Market Drayton can arrange with the delivery and application of the concrete. SMC Minimix has been supplying concrete in Market Drayton and throughout … Read more

How Can Ready Mix Concrete Be Used for DIY Projects?     Although it may not be apparent at first, ready-mix concrete is highly useful for a wide range of DIY projects. Although you may think that a ready mix concrete company would deliver to a smaller DIY project – we are more than happy … Read more

Why It’s Important to Use Trusted Companies For Ready Mix Concrete     You wouldn’t use other businesses that don’t have good reviews and a good reputation and this is exactly the case for ready-mix concrete companies. When looking for a contractor to provide you with concrete, it’s highly important to find a company that … Read more