Page 65 - Sigmaroc Annual-Report 2023

Harries primary crusher at Bolton Hill, Wales
2023
2022
209
Change
202
-3%
72.0m
73.5m
-2%
14
14
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Key operational metrics for the Wales Platform during the year were as follows:
People
Reserves and Resources (tonnes)
Sites
Operational efficiency improvements in the Wales Platform led to a slight reduction in headcount during 2023.
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PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS
The Wales Platform achieved steady organic growth during 2023, which is attributed to strong price improvements and better operational efficiency.
The £1.5M primary crusher CapEx project at Bolton Hill was completed and delivered operational improvements throughout the second half of the year. Work commenced on the new asphalt plant in Llandarcy (£3.6m Growth Investment) and has progressed well with commissioning and first commercial sales commencing in March 2024.
Harries delivered several successful major projects through the SWTRA surfacing framework and also secured a position on the Southwest Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors framework, which is worth an estimated £9m in net sales over three years.
PLATFORM METRICS
Innovation continued to be a key focus during 2023, with Harries developing several innovative concrete mixes to support specific project requirements. Harries progressed the development of low carbon concrete mixes and introduced liquid screed to our Cardigan ready-mix plant, to open up new territory for this market.
With regard to sustainability, Harries supported and delivered several renewable projects at the Celtic Freeport in Pembroke and continued to develop internal renewable projects at three key sites, securing grid connections for the projects in the year. Harries also developed a partnership to investigate the feasibility of replacing fossil fuels with Green Hydrogen with Trafigura and H2Energy.
Harries also completed a carbon baseline assessment and a net-zero reduction plan, which will be supported by internalising renewable energy sources.