Essential construction materials provider, Breedon Group plc, has completed a major upgrade to its Cloud Hill quarry, following an £870,000 investment in the asphalt plant to enhance efficiency, resilience and energy performance.

Based in Derbyshire, Cloud Hill is home to one of the largest asphalt plants in the Breedon network, producing more than 350,000 tonnes of asphalt for customers each year. The investment marks a significant operational milestone for the site and reinforces Breedon’s ongoing commitment to reliable, high-quality material supply.

The project focused on modernising key elements of the plant. Works included reducing the number of motors on site and replacing the screen and hot bins, allowing for more precise material grading, improved temperature control and increased production reliability. These upgrades will deliver clear benefits for customers, providing greater consistency, faster turnaround times and enhanced confidence in on-time delivery.

The extensive works, which included major reconstruction of the plant, were successfully and safely completed two weeks ahead of schedule. This was achieved through close collaboration between Breedon teams and specialist contractors, ensuring customers experienced minimal disruption throughout.

Matthew Gelsthorpe, Operations Manager Aggregates & Asphalt said: “Cloud Hill is an important site for Breedon, and this investment will deliver tangible operational and customer benefits. By modernising the plant and reducing the number of motors in use, we’ve improved efficiency on site while also lowering energy consumption, which is a critical challenge for our industry. 

“The upgrade further strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality asphalt reliably, on time and when our customers need it. These are the kinds of practical steps that will help us reduce our carbon footprint while continuing to support essential infrastructure projects.”

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