Our Operations

Our partnership approach is key to our success. All our supply network partners, be they quarries, hauliers or contractors share our passion for delivering quality, value, and excellence in customer service and we enjoy close and long-established relationships with our supply network.

We invest to stay ahead. The extensive infrastructure and up-to-date technology introduced across our sites reflect our commitment to innovation and high quality.

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Sourcing

Our knowledge and experience within Specialist Aggregates mean we offer an extensive UK product library. We have a long-established European and global network and source minerals from across the world, allowing us to offer an unrivalled range of colours, sizes and shapes for all applications.

Dolomite Quarry, Spain

The dolomite quarry in Spain produces millions of tonnes of white marble (in various sizes) for delivery worldwide and it is used in the glass, white lining, construction, pebble dashing and landscape markets.

The white Dolomite from this quarry is particularly renowned for its quality and consistency and it is regarded as the best in Europe.

Calcining Plants, France

Calcined flint and classic flint is produced in calcining plants in France. Classic flint is a warm pastel shaded durable aggregate, used extensively as a pebble dashing material for concrete garage panels and many different landscape projects.

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Locations

Five production and retail sites across the UK ensure the demands of our diverse customer base are met.

Dock Facilities

Bromborough & Goole  – Our strategically located port facilities at Bromborough and Goole receive thousands of tonnes of decorative and industrial aggregates in 5000-tonne shipments at a time. This provides our manufacturing plants access to materials for processing on a next-day basis. This is also the home of our dolomite powders used in many areas including road marking.

Production

Our site in Youlgrave, Derbyshire as well as being our HQ, produces many types of industrial and decorative materials and state-of-the-art fully automated machinery at Arbor Low offers bespoke processing, washing, drying, screening, and bagging.

Ryder Point was opened in 2013 to manage the needs of our successful online consumer division – decorativeaggregates.com. This e-commerce website is visited by thousands of homeowners every month and offers the UK’s widest range of gravels, slate, cobbles, pebbles, rockery, and stone features.

Slate production (which also services the consumer market) is managed from our processing plant in Port Penryhn, North Wales.

DALTEX Trade Centres in Brighouse, West Yorkshire and Bridgend,  South Wales offer resin bound customers the convenience of local collection and delivery – an important factor in today’s rapidly growing resin bound market.

A major new site  – DALTEX Central Hub in Ashbourne – was opened in 2022. It covers almost 30,000 square meters and includes new manufacturing plants, distribution and administration facilities. This helps service all sectors including Resin Bound, Decorative Aggregates and Pebble Dashing.

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Stock Availability

Ensuring product arrives at the correct destination for the agreed deadline is an essential element of our service. We have a dedicated team of transport co-ordinators who will identify and manage the most cost effective and time appropriate solution for your project.

Our transport distribution network spans the UK and we have links to Europe and the rest of the world. We handle all sizes – from single pallets to artic loads of loose aggregate and we work closely with our comprehensive network of delivery partners to ensure punctual delivery.

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Distribution

Ensuring product arrives at the correct destination for the agreed deadline is an essential element of our service. We have a dedicated team of transport co-ordinators who will identify and manage the most cost effective and time appropriate solution for your project.

Our transport distribution network spans the UK and we have links to Europe and the rest of the world. We handle all sizes – from single pallets to artic loads of loose aggregate and we work closely with our comprehensive network of delivery partners to ensure punctual delivery.

Pallet Distribution Network

Our well-connected pallet distribution network allows our customers to order by 1pm for next day delivery. These deliveries are made on a truck with a tail-lift and pump truck. This is the most convenient and cost-effective method of delivery to trade and residential customers.

Full loads

The most cost-effective solution for full loads is delivery using a lorry specialised for your needs. We have access to hi-Ab, Moffett or bulk tippers for large loose loads.

Worldwide Shipments

We provide container loads across the world and also link with Europe’s intermodal system for a faster way to deliver aggregates globally.

How Can
We Help?

Whatever your aggregate requirement, our team is here, ready to support you.