Aggregate Suppliers Expand their Business with Mansfield ReadyMix Concrete, Mortar, and Screed Drive-Thru
- fibo Collect UK
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 14
In a brand new business venture, East Midlands-based aggregate suppliers Mansfield Sand have partnered with fibo Collect UK. They've installed a new fibo Collect system, creating the town’s first readymix concrete, mortar, and screed drive-thru collection station, labelled Mansfield SpeedyMix.
Traditionally, the company has focused on bulk and commercial supply. They are long established as one of the UK’s leading providers of premium silica sand-based products. Their offerings cater to the sports turf industry, landscaping sector, equestrian arenas, industrial applications, and agriculture. From producing over 30 million concrete brick products annually to supplying specialist sands for everything from stadium pitches to cattle bedding, Mansfield Sand has built a reputation for quality and reliability across large-scale and specialist markets.
A New Era for Concrete Collection
Now, in this exciting new venture, Mansfield Sand is stepping into a new market. Their fibo concrete, mortar, and screed drive-thru will allow local tradespeople to collect precisely the amount of readymix concrete, mortar, and screed they need at the push of a button. Orders start from as little as 0.25m³.
The machine is designed to save tradespeople both valuable time and money. Plus, it has a positive impact on the local environment. It's the very first concrete drive-thru in Mansfield!
Visit their machine's page now for details on location, opening times, and mixes available:
Addressing Local Challenges with Drive-Thru Concrete in Mansfield
Builders and landscapers often face challenges when needing small to medium loads of concrete, mortar, or screed. Here are some common issues:
Mixing on-site can be expensive and time-consuming.
Collecting from a local ready-mix plant often involves long waiting times and issues with special mixes.
Deliveries by volumetric trucks often come with minimum order charges, waste disposal issues, and waiting time problems.
The Solution: fibo Collect - Fully Automated Self-Service Batching Plant
Location: Crown Farm Way, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 0FT
How the Concrete Drive-Thru Station Works on Site
Accessing the collection service is simple. Follow this 4-step process at the branch:
Position your vehicle or tub under the belt.
Place your order at the easy-to-use touch-screen terminal.
Make a contactless payment to start the mixing process.
Wait until your order is loaded, and you’re ready to go!
For small loads, the entire mixing and pouring process can be completed in under 5 minutes.
How the Concrete Drive-Thru Benefits the Local Community in Mansfield
This new system offers numerous benefits, including:
Cost-effectiveness: Pay only for what you use.
Time-saving: The mixing and pouring cycle is under 5 minutes.
Hassle-free: No need to book; just turn up and collect.
Convenience: Collect while picking up other products.
Flexible orders: Order from as little as 0.25m³ to as much as you need, up to 16m³ an hour.
Dynamic mixes: Options include various concrete, mortar, or screed recipes.
Adaptability: Collect on the back of your van or using a mortar tub, available for hire.
Automated mixing technology: Ensures high quality and consistency.
Additive control: Adjust material workability and setting time.
Environmentally friendly: Releases fewer carbon emissions and is less wasteful than traditional methods.
Collection Methods
Customers can collect their materials in two ways:
On the back of a trailer or flatbed truck.
In a mortar tub that can be loaded onto a truck or van at the branch.
A Deeper Look at fibo Collect
The fibo Collect system is designed for efficiency and precision. It includes an automated self-cleaning pan mixer with washout water management, hopper covers, a hydraulic conveyor belt, and advanced payment systems.
Weight management ensures precise batching, reducing mix inconsistencies. This system has already gained industry recognition, securing the title of ‘Most Innovative Hardware Product’ at the 2024 Building Innovation Awards.
A New Benchmark for Construction Convenience in Mansfield
The fibo Collect system at Mansfield Sand is poised to change how the town’s builders and contractors approach materials procurement. It makes small, customised loads of concrete, mortar, and screed accessible and convenient.
With this addition, Mansfield Sand continues to solidify its reputation as a forward-thinking company. They are delivering an innovative solution to a new market. For local contractors, this pioneering service sets a new standard in operational efficiency and flexibility.
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