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A view of the Hillhead show ground from the western end of the quarry

01 Jul 2024

Duo Group and SigmaRoc forge strategic alliance

Duo Group and SigmaRoc forge strategic alliance
L-R: Martin McWilliams, Duo Group managing director, and Michael Roddy, SigmaRoc regional managing director North West

Duo Group, a leader in material handling and processing, and SigmaRoc, a major player in the UK and Northern European construction materials market, have announced a ground-breaking strategic alliance to advance sustainable aggregate supply within the UK market. The 10-year agreement has the potential to generate incremental revenue of more than £150 million and aims to significantly reduce environmental impact by repurposing quarry waste.

Under the terms of the agreement, Duo Group will establish state-of-the-art processing plants at various quarries owned by SigmaRoc subsidiaries Johnston Quarry Group and CCP Building Products Ltd. These plants will focus on processing ‘tip’ waste, the by-product material often regarded as uneconomical in traditional quarry operations.

Quarry tips, also known as spoil tips, are accumulations of overburden removed during quarrying processes. Traditionally, these tips were considered waste, with most of the material left unused due to older technology constraints. However, Duo Group, leveraging the latest in processing technologies from names such as Metso, Terex Washing Systems, and Telestack, will extract valuable materials from these tips, reducing waste volumes by as much as 60%.

By repurposing this previously overlooked resource, the alliance aims to extend the operational life of quarries, conserve natural resources, and align with sustainable development goals. The initiative also supports SigmaRoc’s ambition of utilizing 100% of all production materials, ensuring a more sustainable future for the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Duo Group will oversee all aspects of the new plant operations, including material preparation, load and haul, material processing, plant operation, and material dispatch. The use of advanced technology will ensure efficient extraction and utilization of materials, transforming what was once considered waste into valuable resources for construction and infrastructure projects.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the alliance, Martin McWilliams, group managing director of Duo, said: ‘We are delighted to enter into this agreement. SigmaRoc have become a major player in recent years in the UK and Northern Europe. They have a clear roadmap on their growth journey and their ambition to reach 100% utilization of all production materials. We are excited to be part of this journey. We share equal values in sustainability and innovation, and together we can achieve significant milestones by reducing the environmental footprint of the aggregates industry and helping to meet the sector’s ESG targets.’

Michael Roddy, SigmaRoc’s regional managing director North West, added: ‘We are delighted to partner with Duo Group on this project. This partnership marks another significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability.’

The agreement between SigmaRoc and Duo Group was finalized during the recent Hillhead exhibition in Buxton, Derbyshire. Duo Group had a very successful event showcasing the brands they represent and meeting clients from throughout the UK, however this agreement with SigmaRoc was their highlight of the show.

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