Goonvean Aggregates Ltd. invests in QMS quarrying expertise

Since its foundation in 1931, Goonvean Aggregates Ltd., based in Cornwall, has been a privately owned operation with strong foundations and an extensive heritage in processing aggregates. It is proud of its Cornish roots and independent status as a major supplier of aggregates, sands and gravels. The company is also adept at supplying its high quality materials further afield, having a wealth of experience in processing, washing and producing an extensive range of granite based secondary aggregates. These materials are used to serve a comprehensive range of markets including construction, highways, sports, leisure and agriculture, meeting the required quality standards for the most demanding of projects.

Customer focused products

A differentiating feature of Goonvean Aggregates Ltd. is that whatever products a particular business requires, Goonvean Aggregates aims to have it covered. If not, it specialises in developing and manufacturing bespoke products tailored to customers' individual specifications. It is able accomplish this as Goonvean Aggregate’s technical department has a dedicated in-house laboratory developed to ensure products are compliant, with any additional specialist tests required being carried out by an external UKAS accredited testing facility.

In effect, Goonvean Aggregates Ltd. is committed to providing quality products and service to its customers. The company has a process approach and risk-based reasoning to applying the appropriate quality arrangements and objectives. The use of this methodology enables the company to demonstrate its focus on customer collaboration, maintaining long term sustainability and company profitability.

Updating and improving the process

Goonvean Aggregates Ltd.’s customer focused ethos recently led the company to assess its aggregate production process. Following this, the company decided to upgrade and modernise its conveying system, along with the structural towers and feed bins. To this end, the company commissioned QMS to design, manufacture, and install a new conveying system, along with the required structures and feed bins.

In addition to its award winning range of crusher and screens, QMS offers a selection of feeders, hoppers and conveyors, essential components for an efficient aggregate production operation. Its comprehensive range of feeders, hoppers and conveyors is specifically designed to handle large quantities of bulk material, ensuring even and consistent feeding into crushing and screening plants. In addition, it has a full array of ancillary equipment, which is customisable to meet the unique requirements of any installation. Each piece is 100% manufactured and built at the company’s Coalville UK manufacturing facility, ensuring the highest quality and reliability.

Experience and professionalism

“The QMS range of standard and bespoke conveyors is designed and engineered in-house using the latest in design and manufacturing techniques. This enabled us to provide Goonvean Aggregates Ltd. with an optimal design that incorporates simplicity in installation and inspection combined with ease of transportation. The conveyor design not only increases stockpile capacity but also reduces onsite material handling, making the system an essential part of Goonvean Aggregates Ltd. efficient operations,” explains QMS managing director Jonathan Beck.

The equipment itself, no matter how well designed and manufactured, is only as good as the people who put it in place. Of the specific installation at Goonvean Aggregates Ltd., Jonathan continues: “QMS installation and support personnel are fully trained with appropriate certification including MPQC safety passports, management of lifting operations, confined space, hot work, access platforms, LGV class C+E, lorry mounted crane operators. Our installation engineers are high skilled and time served. Their vast experience working with all brands of crushing equipment makes them experts in the field so customers can rest assured that its operations and equipment are in good hands.” As to why Goonvean Aggregates Ltd. decided to use QMS, Jonathan adds: “QMS’ full range of quarry conveyor systems is proven to be ideal for the transfer of aggregates. The robust structure significantly prevents any risk of buckling. The simple, yet effective design, ensures compatibility, allowing the belts to be shortened and lengthened or replaced by same width belts. The conveyor legs are designed and manufactured to occupy less space in transportation and reduce installation time on site. Inspection platforms are incorporated along the length of the conveyor and drive unit enabling ease of maintenance and inspection.

The new QMS designed and installed plant became operational in October 2024 and is now fully contributing to Goonvean Aggregates Ltd.’s drive to supply more of its products, not only throughout the Southwest of England, but the rest of the UK as well. “We were pleased to be asked to design, manufacture and install the conveyors and other equipment at Goonvean Aggregates Ltd.’s Melbur quarry. To see the installation contributing to the further success of the company is what we are about,” concludes Jonathan Beck, managing director Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies.

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