_____________________________________________________________________________________ Avon Material Supplies
Today offering aggregates , ready mixed and volumetric concrete , grab services , skip hire , skip bags , wheelie bin emptying , and tipper trucks , Avon Material Supplies ( AMS ) began with humble origins , sharing a portacabin on a former landfill site near Wimborne .
As it extended its range of construction related services , the business quickly grew to the point it needed to take on staff . With a small dream team assembled , sales continued to grow , resulting in the business becoming a supplier of recycled aggregate for several high-profile projects , including the remediation of Canford Park Arena . As the company continued to expand , it needed to move to new premises at the Canford Recycling Centre . This enabled AMS to offer a more extensive range of materials .
The next major milestone came when one of the business ’ s trusted partners was looking to downsize , leading to AMS purchasing its entire 20 vehicle fleet of tippers . This fleet has continued to grow since then , incorporating new vehicles , including five grab trucks of various sizes . Around this time the business also acquired Nationwide Direct , a national waste and aggregate brokerage firm . After a period of stabilisation it was relaunched as AMS Nationwide , incorporating it into the wider AMS family . AMS has continued this path of consistent growth , making further acquisitions that complement the already strong portfolio . Commercial Recycling ’ s integration into the group enabled access to four more waste disposal sites capable of processing both hazardous and non-hazardous materials . The business also provides the space to accommodate vehicles of any size , as well as greater access to bagged and loose
construction materials . In January of 2024 AMS announced the purchase of Doonans of Weymouth , a well-established ready-mixed concrete and building materials supplier serving businesses and individuals in and around Weymouth , Dorset . This business became AMS Doonans , and since joining the AMS family it has already been the beneficiary of significant investments and enhancements . The focus has been on improving the customer experience , streamlining the ordering process , showcasing the new AMS Doonans brand , upskilling staff , and enhancing on-site health and safety standards .
Committed to sustainability
The continued and consistent growth AMS has experienced has positioned it to make key investments designed to capitalise on its broader client base and increased processing capabilities . In the last five years for example ,
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