Southam quarry celebrated a remarkable milestone in October, reaching 21 years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) — an incredible achievement. The Southam quarry extracts and processes around 500,000 tonnes of clay annually, meeting strict chemical quality standards before transporting it via road to the Rugby Cement Plant. Over the past 21 years, the team has safely extracted more than 12 million tonnes of clay, a testament to their skill and commitment, especially given the material’s challenging nature during wet months.

During this period the quarry has undergone substantial transformations, including an £8 million capital investment to open Griffins Farm quarry. This project introduced a 1 kilometre conveyor system, a new crusher, and a tunnel beneath a major road. The site also utilises advanced equipment to continuously analyse clay quality and uses a stacker reclaimer to homogenise the material, ensuring consistency for Cement production. Southam’s clay is a critical ingredient for manufacturing cement at Rugby Cement Plant, and each year, the Southam team safely loads over 17,000 lorries to transport this vital material.

Congratulations to the entire team on this impressive achievement!