SMC Continue to work on the Flaxmill project January 2022

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 plant in Shawbury . They went beyond the call of duty which allowed this very prestigious project to continue.

Barry Mellor, Commercial and Technical Manager for Lytag, comments: “[Croft Building and Conservation] had been struggling to find a concrete supplier due to specific quantities being no more than 24 cubic metres, so we partnered with SMC mini mix Concrete, as they were ideally placed to deliver the volume required. We worked closely with the team to facilitate the project, sharing advice and mix designs for the end product, in order to provide a holistic solution for the customer that played to each of our strengths; product innovation and logistics.

“The material was delivered by SMC and they co ordinated pumping the concrete for us .It was pumped firstly to the fifth floor, followed by the fourth and finally the third floor; all within four hours, which was even more impressive due to the pump operator having to dismantle and set up for each floor pour. Product segregation can be a problem on these types of jobs, especially with the pumping height being 22m, due to potential increased pump friction causing excess vibration and the risk of blockages, however placement went as expected and the result was a perfect finish.”

SMC min mix are proud continue to support a this world heritage site in their own town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire.

A big thank you to Butler groundworks for the opportunity to offer further support with this project.

Director Paul Morris

 

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https://www.shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/story

 

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