Page 71 - Sigmaroc Annual-Report 2023

Key operational metrics for the Dimension Stone Platform during the year were as follows:
People
Reserves and Resources (tonnes) Sites
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Kitchen island in Puccini Blue
PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS
Safety: Reorganisation of production department in order to develop higher agility and ensure management and supervision is present, active and visible on the work floor. It allowed us further to increase safety awareness and behaviour which resulted in significantly improved frequency and severity rates.
Environment: Implementation of conditions linked to permit for expansion of the quarry. First phase of the new public road is completed. Previous overburden area has been handed over to the city of Soignies and transformed into a recreation area. Construction of noise walls ongoing. Additional permit demand for increased solar energy is launched. Partnership to be finalised for development of 2 windmills. Continuous efforts to develop biodiversity on
PLATFORM METRICS
the site resulted in the visit of their majesties The King and Queen of Belgium on the 9th of March 2023.
Performance: Significant decrease in sales volumes (due to downturn in residential construction in our main markets) was compensated by improved margins and productivity improvements. Main projects included the city centre of Charleroi, Adolphe Max Boulevard in Brussels, the area around the previous stock exchange of Brussels and the restoration of Notre Dame de Paris. Development of Pucchini line which combines innovation, product development and raw material performance.
Operations: Start up of new stone cutting line DE25 which increased productivity in finished products department. Further focus on raw materials yield (Puches) with proven results.
2023
2022
405
2023
387
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73.2m
73.5m
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Efficiency improvements in operational processes led to a slight reduction in staff in the Dimension Stone platform during 2023.