PART 2: THE MATERIAL FLOW
Why This Industry Works for Us
2.1 Quarry (Stone Mining)
Process: Remove overburden Drill bore holes Blast rock Load shot rock Ha...
2.2 Sand & Gravel Plants
Process: Excavate or dredge Wash material Screen material Separate sand vs gr...
2.3 Cement & Lime Plants
Process: Mine limestone Crush material Heat in kiln (extreme temps) Produce c...
2.4 Terminals
Function: Rail in Stockpile Load out to trucks Serve metro markets Strat...
2.5 Ready Mix (Batch Plants)
Function: Store aggregates in bins Mix with cement + water Load concrete trucks ...
2.6 Asphalt Plants
Process: Aggregate Oil binder Heat drum Mix Load hot Key marker: ...
2.7 Concrete Recyclers
Function: Accept demolished concrete Crush it Screen it Sell flex base O...