Our Aggregates business is supporting our Future in Action strategy with its investment in seven electric mini diggers. To be used for housekeeping duties, the mini diggers have been introduced at Hatfield, Raynes, Halkyn, Berkswell, Swinderby, Bletchley and West Deeping.
With zero exhaust emissions, the diggers will have reduced environmental impact and so far the site Managers have had very positive responses.
Lewis Coxton, Quarry Manager at Hatfield quarry, has been testing their new digger and is delighted with the results so far. “Our new electric mini digger replaced a conventional diesel we had on hire. The new machine has reduced our site’s diesel usage as well as our use of grease and oils due to it not having an engine, so also reducing the sites hazardous waste. It is much quieter so it reduces the impact of sound related health risks for the operator and those working around the machine. Performance is equal or better than the diesel equivalent and its charge is sufficient for its use on site so has not resulted in any drop in site performance.”
Later this year we have a trial of an electric excavator planned for East Leake quarry and an electric loading shovel at Hatfield. With the introduction of these new vehicles, Cemex is helping support our Future In Action goal to be net zero CO2 emissions across the company by 2050.