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Indeed, AMS produces BSI-accredited concrete across its two batching plants, using a combination of recycled and primary quarried aggregates. Producing concrete to the required specification involves carefully balancing those materials to ensure the finished product performs as required.
“ Concrete is a very complex product, with a lot of variables involved,” explains Stuart.“ Different applications require different strengths and slumps, so it’ s about getting that mix right and making sure we can consistently produce concrete that meets the specification our customers need.”
The waste collection side of the business follows a similar approach. AMS supplies skips and roll-on-roll-offs to construction, industrial and domestic customers for mixed and segregated waste streams, including plasterboard and wood, as well as hazardous materials such as asbestos, chemicals, oils, paints, and sealants.
“ Any mixed waste skips are brought back to our own facility, rather than going to landfill or a third party, where we can screen the material and recover anything that can be recycled,” Stuart notes.
The result is a genuinely circular approach. A vehicle removing waste from a construction site could later return with concrete or recycled aggregate produced using recovered materials – keeping resources in use while giving customers access to collection, recycling, and supply through the same company.
Asked what has made this growth possible, Stuart points to AMS’ lean, family-led management structure and strong communication between the people making decisions and the teams delivering the work.
“ We don’ t have many levels of middle management,” he reveals.“ If somebody comes to us with a good idea, we can say yes immediately and get busy
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