Modern Quarrying July-August 2015

Brewelskloof does its own grading and material is tested constantly. In-process quality control is ensured by constant monitoring and evaluation with a computerised maintenance strategy employed to ensure absolute reliability and minimum downtime.

AT THE QUARRY FACE WITH BREWELSKLOOF

Brewelskloof – a flagship operation

There is no doubt that JSE-listed Afrimat has firmly entrenched itself as a leader in the industry it serves in terms of its aggre- gate, concrete products, readymix, industrial minerals and con- tracting services. The company’s story really started with two major construction industry players of the time – Prima and the Lancaster Group – a history that dates back to the 1960s. One of the first quarries owned by Prima Klipbrekers was Brewels- kloof in Worcester, a quarry which is still a flagship operation. Dale Kelly visits Mike Coad in Worcester for an update.

T his old operation is an impressive one. The quarry is meeting customer demand with its quality products, the main drive at present being roadstone. “With our geological source being metamorphic andesite, some of Afrimat’s custom- ers demand products from Brewelskloof,” Coad says. “Part of the hornfels range, the product is a good one, hard but not abrasive.” Products supplied include basecourse, sub- base, concrete aggregate, roadstone aggregate and fill material.

Afrimat Brewelskloof quarry manager Mike Coad.

Brewelskloof, which is part of Afrimat’s Aggregates division, produces aggregates of a wide variety of sizes and technical specifications, mainly for large-scale construction and road build- ing projects. Its client base includes civil engineer- ing contractors and road builders.

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MODERN QUARRYING July - August 2015