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The newsletter of Leiths (Scotland) Ltd

Produced for our Employees, Customers and Colleagues.

Issue 3, Autumn 2014

Leiths NEWS

KessockBridgeResurfacinga success forGussasphaltpage 5

Leiths welcome newEngineering ManagerLeiths are delighted to announce theappointment of Colin Bannerman

New Purchasesfor Quarries DivisionRecent delivery of new Plant items

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Built on Quality

Droning on at Mid Lairgs Leiths employ the services of an aerialdrone to conduct a site survey

www.leiths-group.co.uk

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I have just signed off the Group accounts for 2013and I am pleased to report that they reflect animproved performance over the previous year.Whilst we are still some way short of pre-recessionlevels of activity, it is also encouraging that 2014has at least started positively.

This performance has enabled us to make a numberof significant investments in plant and equipment,some of which are highlighted in this edition ofLeiths News.

The Aberdeen market continues to be fairlybuoyant, and with a number of significant projectson the horizon, there is a possibility that wecould continue to be busy in this part ofScotland for the next few years.

None of this would be possible withoutthe support of all our employees and Iwould like to thank you all for yourcontinuing hard work and loyalty.

Ian Leith

In this issueMarkon sign Strategic Supply Agreement with Ennis-Flint p3

New football pitch for Royal Marines Condor p3

Droning on at Mid Lairgs p4

New Plant Purchases for Quarries Division p4

Kessock Bridge Resurfacing, a success for Gussasphalt p5

Markon secure Commonwealth Games Road Marking Works p6

Hidden Assets at Leiths! p6

The Skye Terrier Club Homecoming Projectand Royal Unveiling p7

Welcome Stones at Cove and Altens p7

Supply of Concrete to River Ness Flood Prevention Phase 1 & 2 p8

Preparing for Busier Times p8

Health & Safety items p9

Manufacture of Test Blocks for CUT UK p10

Rigagrip Update p10

Kishorn Port Ltd’s Success p11

Brechin Bruce back in Action p11

New Engineering Manager p11

Leith’s Long Service Awards p12

Employees’ Development Success p12

Leiths’ Employees take part in the Queen’s Baton Relay p13

A day in the life of..... p14

Competition p15

Welcome toLeiths NEWS

Messagefrom the Chairman

Built on Quality

Get in Touch!Leiths News is published for employees, customers andcolleagues of the Leiths Group and its associatedcompanies.

Leiths News will be published on a regular basis but we canonly do this through the contributions of articles andfeatures from our employees. If you have any comments,ideas for stories, or pictures for future issues, please get intouch.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Leiths News and thanks toeveryone who has contributed so far.

Caroline Anderson, EditorT: +44 (0)1224 293260 E: [email protected]

CORPORATE / GROUP NEWS Issue 3 |

ENNIS-FLINT WAS DELIGHTED TO SIGN A STRATEGIC SUPPLYAGREEMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARKON WHILST AT THEINTERTRAFFIC EXHIBITION IN AMSTERDAM.

The Strategic Supply Agreement will enhance the ongoing partnershipbetween Markon and Ennis-Flint in providing quality, reliable andsustainable traffic safety solutions.

WITH THE SUCCESSFUL VENTURE INTOSPORTS PITCH CONSTRUCTION ATPENICUIK STILL FRESH IN OURMEMORIES, DEFENCEINFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION(DIO), THROUGH THEIR MAINCONTRACTOR TURNER ESTATESOLUTIONS LTD (TES), PLACED ANORDER FOR THE UPGRADE OF ANEXISTING ARTIFICIAL SPORTS PITCH ATROYAL MARINES CONDOR, ARBROATH. The existing pitch, for football and hockey, hadbeen in use for 15 years and had reached theend of its useful life. The Marines had requestedthat, if possible, could the new surface be usedfor both football and rugby. After consultationwith the pitch manufacturer, a suitable surface,meeting both FIFA and IRB standards wasagreed.

To facilitate the rugby pitch, the existing enclosedarea would need to be increased by 15m, from105m to 120m long. Trees and existing fencingwere removed, as was the existing pitch andshock pad which both went to recycling, andconstruction commenced in late November 2013.

Initial works progressed well, but with thediscovery of several unknown undergroundservices and the wettest winter for several years,it slowed to a halt. The ground was saturatedand only the introduction of additional site drainsallowed works to move forward.

The services were ducted, the site drainsconnected to the main drain, and kerbs laidaround the outer edge of the pitch. Thepavement was constructed and finished withporous asphalt to match the existing surfaceand the fencing posts concreted into place.With the surface checked for level, theshockpad, a 25mm deep rubber layer, was laidacross the whole surface by internationallyexperienced specialists. This was then checkedfor level by an independent testing authority, onbehalf of FIFA and the IRB.

With the tests passed, the laying of the 3Gcarpet commenced. The next two weekssaw a flurry of activity as the carpet wascut to size and glued together. The rugbyand football pitch lines were marked, cutand glued into position, and the remainingfencing was completed.

Kiln dried sand and rubber infill werespread evenly across the surface and thenbrushed. The rugby posts were placed andlevelled and the mobile football goalswheeled into position. All that remainedwas for the coring of the flags at therequired positions for both rugby andfootball and the pitch was completed.Final FIFA and IRB accreditation will becompleted once the pitch has been in usefor 6 to 8 weeks.

With the landscaping and seeding of thesurrounding area and a final clean up of theadjacent car park, the site was handed over tothe Royal Marines at an opening ceremonyattended by both Arbroath Rugby Club andArbroath Football Club.

Markon sign StrategicSupply Agreementwith Ennis-Flint

Construction & Surfacing lay newfootball pitch for Royal Marines Condor

Scott Yuill (Director & General Manager) and Iain Gardner (MD) from Markonshake hands with Keith Dawson (MD) and Mike Wilson (Sales and MarketingDirector) after signing the Strategic Supply Agreement at Intertraffic 2014.

‘The Courier’

‘Wonderful’ new 3G pitchwill help RM Condor teamup with community groups

A new sports pitch has opened at RM Condor near Arbroath whichwill further strengthen its ties with the community.

The 3G astroturf pitch will be used by both the RoyalMarines at Condor and sports teams including ArbroathFootball Club and Arbroath Rugby Club. The commanding officer of 45 Commando, LieutenantColonel Dan Cheesman, opened the venue, which wasattended by the football and rugby teams as well asmembers of 45’s own rugby and football sides.Lt Col Cheesman said: “This week we marked the officialopening of a new 3G astroturf pitch at RM Condor with thecontractors, unit football and rugby teams andrepresentatives from Arbroath football and rugby clubs. “This wonderful new facility enables competitive teamsports to be played up to and including full contact rugby inall weathers and at all times of the day under floodlights. “As always, I am keen to welcome the local community onto Condor as much as possible and this fully syntheticplaying surface that looks and feels like grass is anotherfantastic opportunity to strengthen ties between ourselvesand eastern Scotland. “The 45 Commando Group have just began the ForceGeneration training process so that we can assume the roleof lead commando in May 2015 and be ready at a moment’snotice should we be required around the world. “As a result, our training year will be very busy and thisastroturf will help maximise the huge physical and moralbenefits of competitive team sports in the limited timeavailable.”

Removal of the old pitch and shockpadexposing the porous asphalt beneath

Waterlogged extension to the pitch area

Pitch extension, kerbed and in the processof having the porous surface course laid

First roll of carpet being cut prior to beingglued to the adjacent rolls

Marking the pitch prior to cutting andgluing the lines

The finished pitch


‘Droning on at Mid Lairgs’Producing hard rock products and sand andgravel, A Ross and Sons, based at Mid LairgsQuarry near Inverness, is the most extensivequarry in the Leiths Group at 150 hectares inarea.

An up to date and accurate survey was requiredto allow efficient development planning andmanagement of the quarry. Undertaking a

topographic survey of a large complex site suchas Mid Lairgs would be an extremely slow andcostly process using traditional methods. Withthis in mind, Leiths employed Stratos UAS basedin Fortrose, to undertake a survey of the siteusing their aerial drone or UAV (unmanned aerialvehicle).

The UAV is a high tech 8 rotor battery poweredoctocoptor with GPS satellite navigation whichcontrols and monitors position, maintaining theUAV in a controlled hover. The UAV carries ahigh quality digital camera fitted to a stabilisedplatform which keeps the camera level andpointing in a constant position. The survey wasundertaken following a pre-programmed flightpath resulting in several thousand photographs,all with a unique GPS co-ordinate.

Specialist software utilises the GPS informationand relates this to known targets on the groundalong with the offset or overlap betweenadjacent images to produce a detailedtopographic survey and associated 3d model.

Given the accuracy of the survey produced andthe value of the images recorded, don’t besurprised if you see a UFO hovering over a quarryor construction site in the future!!??

We have recently taken delivery of anumber of new items of plant for theQuarries Division.

First to arrive was a 43t Volvo 380 trackedexcavator. This is the second of this range ofexcavators to be brought into our fleet. Thesemachines are ideal for working in our harshenvironments whilst offering the higheststandard of operator comfort. Advances intechnology now means these machines willemail us if their oil or water coolant levels arelow, engine temperatures are running high, aservice is due and how many hours its workedwith fuel used during its working day. Quiteremarkable when you think about it.

Maximising production outputs with our mobilejaw crushers is one of the most important factorsin how well our business performs. Without therock being crushed we would not be able tomanufacture the asphalt, concrete and

aggregate products supplied to the constructionsector. To boost outputs we have purchased twoTesab Trackstack 8042T tracked conveyors. Thesemobile conveyors can stock crushed materialdirect from the crushers to a height of approx11m which is some 5,000t. This means ourcrushers could run for 2 days without requiringa loading shovel to take material away from it.

The most recent edition was a Metso LT 106 jawcrusher which was delivered direct to AchiltyQuarry at the end of July. This is the third crusherof its range that we have purchased in the lastcouple of years due to their build quality,reliability, versatility and high productionoutputs. This specific crusher has been kitted outto be capable of working in demolition workswhich is ideal for us as a support function to our

in house demolition division, Lawrie Demolition.Similar technology that came with the Volvoexcavator follows on with these new crushers.

Each day we receive an emailed report from thecrusher detailing the hours it has worked, fuelused and tonnage of material crushed.

New Plant Purchases for Quarries Division


In May, the construction team on a majorrefurbishment of the 1056m long bridge,celebrated the early completion of the secondstage of a two stage programme of works –carried out in the February to June pre-holidayrush periods in 2013 and 2014. The 2014programme of works, which included re-tensioning the cables for the first time since thebridge was built, was finished four weeks aheadof schedule.

As great an achievement as that was, mostattention is on the high quality surfacingmaterial used, Gussasphalt, which holds out thepromise of extending the life of the bridge byproviding such a smooth running surface thatbridge movement under load will be significantlylessened. Less welding maintenance will beneeded on the orthotropic deck and there willbe reduced road noise from the 30,000 vehicles– 11% of them HGVs – that use it each day.

Gussasphalt is a dense mastic asphalt developedby Swiss company Aeschlimann International,using a high performance polymer modifiedbinder from bitumen specialist Nynas. Theproduct relies on the properties of the bitumenmixed with crushed stone and limestone fines toprovide the stiffness and durability needed for abridge running surface. The binder is a highperformance material, Nynas Endura N5,designed to ensure suitability for theAeschlimann mixes.

Gussasphalt has now been used several times inthe UK, including on the Avonmouth and Tamarbridges and is thought to be under considerationfor the new Queensferry Crossing over the Forth,which is Scotland’s biggest construction projectfor a generation.

The mix is bespoke for each project but includesa blend of sands, limestone filler and a numberof additives including Trinidad Lake Asphaltgranules. A 6mm bitumen coated aggregate isembedded in the hot surface by rollers andprovides surface texture.

Transport Scotland let a main contract for the£13.25M of repairs and resurfacing to BalfourBeatty, with BEAR Scotland supervising theworks on their behalf. Stirling Lloyd undertookthe deck waterproofing and resurfacing undersubcontract to Balfour Beatty.

Leiths Group supplied the surfacing materialfrom its Achilty plant at Contin, some 30kmsnorth of the site, where it was made accordingto Aeschlimann’s specification.

Leiths Technical Director, Neil Anderson, said:“The asphalt production was very closelymonitored by both ourselves and Aeschlimannand transported by Aeschlimann to site in specialdelivery trucks that can mix as well as heat thematerial at temperatures up to 220oC. Wesupplied the surfacing material on a continuousbasis to avoid making a transverse joint.”

Aeschlimann laid some 24,500m2 of material intwo layers, each of 25mm but up to 27mm in anydips. A surface finishing machine laid on steelrails allowed a high standard of regularity.

Darren Holmes, Project Manager for StirlingLloyd, said: “The 2013 works programme wentvery well and the 2014 programme was evenbetter due to the hard work and commitment byall involved. All the indications are thatGussasphalt will provide everything that washoped for at Kessock.”

Leith’s would like tothank the Achilty team

From left to right is:Andreas Martin (Aeschilmann), George Campbell (Quarry Manager – Achilty), Scott Brown (Shovel Operator – Achilty)Cameron Lamb (Asphalt Plant Operator) and Harry Jefferies (Asphalt Plant Operator)and also Mary Coburn (Weighbridge Operator), who was at herpost at the weighbridge at the time of the photo being taken.

Kessock BridgeResurfacing,a success forGussasphaltTHE ATTENTION OF MANY LONG SPAN BRIDGE OWNERS

AND OPERATORS HAS RECENTLY BEEN FIRMLY FIXED ON

THE 30 YEAR OLD CABLE STAYED KESSOCK BRIDGE

WHICH CARRIES THE BUSY A9 ACROSS THE BEAULY

FIRTH TO THE NORTH OF INVERNESS.

A short time ago we were able to finish workon the second stage of the Kessock Bridge in Inverness.As a small token of our appreciation for the extremelypleasant and cooperative joint working relationship, weare sending you a small gift from Switzerland. It was apleasure to complete this work together and, in particular,we appreciate the friendly and helpful cooperation in allrespects. As a foreign company we were able to rely uponyour flexibility as far as the production of the masticasphalt was concerned and this was prerequisite for thesuccessful and punctual completion of this project. Welook back on the time together with pleasure and would,of course, be delighted if other opportunities for carryingthrough similar projects were to arise. Onceagain our sincere thanks and best wishes.

Kurt Andres, CEOAeschlimann AG

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One of the pre-requisites for any city hosting theGames is the provision of a Games RouteNetwork to allow the free movement of athletesand officials between various venues around the

city. Approximately 15% of Glasgow’s GRN ismade up of dedicated Games Lanes, most ofwhich run alongside normal traffic lanes onexisting routes, including the M8 KingstonBridge, M74 and Clydeside Expressway.

The contract to install Games Lane markings andsignage was secured from Glasgow City Councilby Luddon Construction and the roadmarkingelement of the works was sub-contracted toMarkon.

The markings were installed using 3M Stamark(a high performance, all weather, self adhesivetape) on the trunk road network, and acombination of Stamark and waterborne painton the Glasgow City Council roads.

Working to a tight programme, compiled jointlyby Markon and Luddon, markings were installedunder Markon Traffic Management by a team ofour most experienced Chargehands andOperatives. Feedback from Luddon, Glasgow CityCouncil and Transport Scotland was all positiveand all work was completed on schedule.

Following the closing ceremony, work began toremove all temporary markings and re-installoriginal markings which took approximately fourweeks.

Glasgow City Council Refurbishment Works

As well as the GRN works, Glasgow City Councilissued a substantial package of refurbishmentwork which was sufficient to keep 4roadmarking crews working constantly for the 3months leading up to the Games. Again all workwas completed on time and feedback fromGlasgow was good.

Scotland Transerv Motorway Network Works

Further to this, Scotland Transerv was allocateda separate budget specifically to refurbishroadmarkings and roadstuds on approximately50km of the motorway network around the City.

This work involved the use of 2 Multi-markmachines, a hand crew and a stud crew workingconstant night shifts for 4 weeks to installmarkings to all routes in time for the Games.

Markon have completed three high valueprojects for three important clients, meeting orexceeding expectations on each occasion.

Well done to all involved.


Markon Install andRemove CommonwealthGames Road MarkingsMARKON SECURED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WORK AS A RESULT OF THEDECISION TO HOLD THE 2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN GLASGOW.

We were extremely impressed withMarkon from the initial Tender communicationsthrough to the completion of the lining. This was avery high profile project and Markon’s works werecarried out efficiently, on time and to a very highstandard. The team worked well to ensure minimaldisruption was caused during the course of theworks and we were particularly impressed withhow accommodating they were adapting to lateand additional changes to the initial scheme. Wewould have no hesitation in using Markon againin the future and would thoroughlyrecommend them to anyone seekingroad marking services.

Jordan Keatings, Project ManagerGlasgow Commonwealth Games RouteNetwork 2014 - Luddon Construction

Leiths have recently invested heavily in a lot ofnew machine assets. But what about the otherassets our company possesses? The people.

These elements cannot be priced or owned, yetinvariably people form the vital part of theequation that can make the difference betweensuccess and failure on any contract. Leith’s servicepersonnel are assuredly part of this hidden asset.They are the plant mechanics, welders, stores andadmin personnel who form a small but elite teampossessing a wide variety of skills, whosecombined efforts come together to form the

backbone of the technical support required tokeep the earthmoving equipment at maximumoperational efficiency.

The nature of any quarrying operation is such thatthe majority of the capital employed is investedin plant. The importance of correct use andmaintenance of this equipment cannot be overemphasised, as competition within the quarryingindustry is such that sites must utilise everypossible production minute to the full withmachine availability and utilisation being of primeimportance.

The face of the quarrying industry has changeddramatically with the size and complexity of theequipment growing hand in hand. With themachines becoming more productive; theincreased use of highly technical designinnovations becoming more commonplace, therole of the maintenance team is changing, givingrise to new skills and disciplines needed to keeppace with modern technology. This challenge isbeing successfully met by the staff with theirefforts and adaptability, key factors in achievingthe high standards expected by the company intodays’ market place.

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New Traffic Safety and Management Van

Markon new Multi-Mark Machine

Clydeside Expressway at SECC

Clydeside Expressway Games Lane

Hidden Assets at Leiths!


The Skye Terrier ClubHomecoming Project

In March 2014, the club visited Torrin Quarryand it was decided that a piece of granite,1080mm long by 680mm wide and 450mmhigh, would be ideal. The upper and lowersurfaces of the granite was cut into levelsurfaces for the installation of the statue butthe sides were left in their natural state.

The Skye Terrier Club members, and enthusiastsof the breed from around the world, workedtirelessly throughout 2013 and 2014, raisingmoney to fund the project.

The project saw the production of the sculptureof the Skye Terriers, one pricked and one dropear, by talented sculptor Georgie Welch. Thebase of the statue bears an inscription –English on one side and Gaelic on the other.

The completed statue will now be situatedwithin the historic grounds of Armadale Castleat Sleat on the Isle of Skye.

The Homecoming will offer a unique oppor-tunity for visitors to learn more about the SkyeTerriers which are now endangered.

The centre piece of this display will be the 140year old plaster model of Greyfriars Bobby thatwas the maquette for the famous statue inEdinburgh which commemorates John Gray’sfaithful Skye terrier, Bobby.

TORRIN QUARRY ON THE ISLE OF SKYE WAS APPROACHED BY THE SKYE TERRIERCLUB LAST YEAR IN THE HOPE THAT LEITH’S COULD SUPPLY THEM WITH SKYEMARBLE ON WHICH TO PLACE TWO STATUES OF LIFE SIZE SKYE TERRIERS WHICHWILL BE SITED IN THE GROUNDS OF ARMADALE CASTLE.

Royal Unveiling ofTerrier Homecoming

The Homecoming wasofficially unveiled on 24 July2014 in the grounds ofArmadale Castle by her RoyalHighness The Princess Royal.

John Angus and DianeHousley from TorrinQuarry attended theRoyal unveiling onbehalf of Leiths

Welcome Stones at Cove and AltensCOVE IN BLOOM WAS JUDGED ON 29 JULY 2014,AND THE PREPARATIONSHAPPENED FAST! One of the Cove in Bloom Projects this year was

to have three large granite stones placed in acircular fashion at the entrance to Cove from theCoast Road. Leiths donated the stones and thefull cost of getting them to site and setting themin place.

Last year the local schoolchildren entered acompetition to design logos for the stones, andthe three winning designs have been made intoplaques commemorating the history of the threemain industries that have been a part of the areafor generations; Farming, Fishing and Quarrying.

Working with Brian Alan of Cove in Bloom,Leiths pulled out the stops to have the stones,which stand at 7ft tall, in place before Cove inBloom's entry to the Beautiful ScotlandCompetition was judged on the 29 July.

Brian commented:

Cove in Bloom are grateful for the tremendousadvice and support from the staff at Leiths. Also,to Aberdeen City Council for their assistance andgranting of permission.

Welcome to

Cove and Altens

Historical home to the three industries of

Farming, Fishing, Quarrying

Welcome to

Cove and Altens



Welcome to

Cove and Altens



COVE IN BLOOM

2014 : FARMIN

GCOVE IN

BLOOM 2014 :

FISHING

COVE IN BLOOM

2014 : QUARRY

ING

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Supply of Concrete to River NessFlood Prevention Phase 1 & 2THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL ISDELIVERING A £22 MILLION FLOODDEFENCE SCHEME TO PROTECTINVERNESS FROM STORM WATER ANDTIDAL FLOODING ALONG THE BANKSOF THE RIVER NESS.

When completed, this major flood defencescheme is designed to protect 795 residentialand 188 non-residential properties from thethreat of tidal flooding through the installationof 4km of walls and embankments along bothsides of the river bank.

Mid Lairgs Concrete Plant is currently supplyingthe structural concrete to Morgan Sindall forPhase 1 and has just recently secured the orderfrom McLaughlin and Harvey for Phase 2 whichincludes 1500m³ of Highland Blush colouredconcrete to match a natural sandstone blockwork. In addition to the structural concrete MidLairgs has recently supplied materials for thepiling work along both sides of the River Ness.

Our excellent relationship with both contractorsand the Highland Council has ensured that thiscontract has been plain sailing.

Highland Blushcoloured concrete for

River Ness Flood Phase 2

Preparing for Busier Times At long last we are beginning to see constructionactivity on the ‘road’ to recovery following therecent hard hitting recession. Aberdeen, in

particular, is seeing numerous large developmentprojects getting underway with many moresitting in the wings waiting on final approval.

Recognising the importance of maintaining thehigh level of service we provide to our loyal andlong standing customers, we are boosting ourresources throughout our network of quarrieswithin the Aberdeen area. One such site that isgetting attention is Northlasts Quarry which sitsto the West of Aberdeen just outside Peterculter.

We are currently erecting a 180t per hour asphaltplant which was brought down from our BluehillQuarry in Aberlour. The plant will add to ourstrategic positioning of asphalt manufacturingwithin Aberdeen and demonstrates to ourcustomer base that Leiths have the capacity tomeets their needs in the times of heightenedconstruction activity.

Asphalt Plant under erectionat Northlasts

HEALTH & SAFETY Issue 3 |

We have been delivering an in-house COSHH(Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)course which is aimed at raising awarenesswithin our workforce of the issues of dust andchemicals in the workplace.

Dave Bremner, Group Health and Safety Director,has taken this training on the road throughoutthe north and west of Scotland and although thiscourse covers a broad range of substances, oneof the main messages is how we manage dustexposure.

With almost all of the Production Divisioncomplete, the course will be delivered to theConstruction, Demolition and MaintenanceDivisions in the near future.

We held our first MPQC Contractor SafetyPassport Course on 20/21 May 2014 with allattendees passing the course.

We would like to congratulate our attendeespictured below on their achievement.

Last year we had a number of eye injuries andnear misses through personnel wearing thewrong type of eye protection when using Stihlsaws and hand held grinders. We issuedguidance throughout the group on what wasdeemed to be the correct eye protection inaccordance with our risk assessments and todate this appears to have been successful.

Before carrying out the task – assess the risksand consider the following:

•Safety glasses are intended to protect thewearer from low energy impact from flyingdebris and objects - they do not protect againstgas, molten metal, chemicals or small showersof fragments such as grinding sparks.

•Safety Goggles are intended to offerprotection against medium energy impact andhigh levels of explosive force, they also protectagainst dust and gas.

•Safety Face Shields offer a wide area ofprotection against flying particles and chemicalsplash.

•All personnel must wear goggles forgrinding/cutting works – no matter how smalla task or what type of material is being cut.

EyeProtection

ContractorSafety PassportScheme

MPA Good Practice AwardsThe latest innovation to be put forward is the “Lochton Wheel”. The team at Lochton have beenusing this innovation successfully for some time now and in the words of Stuart Fraser “it makesour job a lot easier and safer when turning items over one tonne”.

This simple device allows personnel to turn precast pipe racks safely on the ground where oncethis would have been carried out using a forklift.

If you have any

ideas that you

think Leiths

could adopt and

suggest to the

MPA, please get

in touch.

Contact

Dave Bremner,

Leiths Group

H&S Director.

Darren McNairn

Mike Mckenzie

Martin Daun

Michael Thain

TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT Issue 3 | Page 11TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT Issue 3 |

Manufactureof TestBlocks forCUT UK

Rigagrip Update

LOCHTON PRECAST HAVE RECENTLYCOMPLETED THE MANUFACTURE ANDSUPPLY OF CONCRETE TEST BLOCKS TOCUT UK, WHICH WAS REQUIRED FOR ATRIAL CUT FOR THE DECOMMISSIONINGOF THE BRENT DELTA OIL PLATFORM.

CUT UK required a C55/67 concrete for the testblocks and a mix was designed specifically tomeet the customer’s specification. Once the testblocks had achieved the required characteristicstrength, they were ready for testing at their testfacility in Aberdeen.

The test blocks were placed into a largecompression frame and 500 tonnes ofcompression force was applied by hydraulic jacksbefore being cut with diamond wire. Oncompletion of the testing, CUT UK confirmedthat the trial went well and thanked LochtonPrecast for their support and effort in thefabrication of the test blocks.

The Rigagrip™ system consistsof aggregate, filler andpolymer modified bitumen.Mixtures are formulated toprovide a dense durable mixwith a surface texture toprovide high levels of skidresistance.

Leiths have developed a thin surface course system to cope with all aspects of surfacingfrom overlays to new pavement construction. The Rigagrip™ system consists of aggregate,filler and polymer modified bitumen. Mixtures are formulated to provide a dense durable mixwith a surface texture to provide high levels of skid resistance.

The design of the material is such that aggregate interlock provides a material that is notprone to rutting. Different types of aggregate and binder can be used to meet the UK’s safetyrequirements for all surfaces. By using a particular Scottish aggregate, with superior hardnessand polished stone values, mixes can be produced that will provide skid resistance equivalentto high friction surfacing.

Thin surfacing is not designed to treat pavements where structural deterioration or crackingis present in the underlying layer. The condition of the substrate is critical in determining thelife expectancy. By using certain polymer modified bitumens the strain capacity of the layercan be increased thus improving the overlay properties of the material.

The Rigagrip™ systems offer a quick, cost effective means of resurfacing roads. Fasterconstruction times potentially reduces traffic management costs and delays to the public. Theuniform negative surface texture and machine laid surfaces produce a significantly quietersurface when compared with other conventional surfaces.

Conventional high friction surfacing systems have a limited life and can cause distress to theunderlying pavement resulting in replacement of the surfacing and high friction surfacingoften within a five year period.

A well designed thin surfacing requires low maintenance and is very durable when applied inproperly designed construction. Longer life, thinner construction and reduced noise levelsimpart sustainable environmental benefits. This product also offers improved resistance tofuel and de-icing fluids when compared with products made with conventional straight runbitumens.

In summary the benefits of using Rigagrip™ are:

• Outstanding durability with excellent deformation and fretting resistance.

• High skid resistance thus avoiding the need for High Friction Surfacing.

• Smooth surface with extremely low traffic noise levels.

• Better weathering characteristics and strain capacity when compared with conventionalbituminous thin surfacing.

KISHORN PORT LTD WAS A FINALIST AT THE ENERGY NORTH AWARDS HELD ININVERNESS ON 4 SEPTEMBER 2014. KPL was recognised for its contribution as a service supplier to the Renewable Energy sector. During the pastyear, Kishorn has seen the trialling of a number of renewable energy devices, including Albatern’s wave energydevice. Their wave energy units called “Squids” were initially launched into the protected environment of theKishorn dry dock and then two were coupled together to create the first Albatern WaveNET array.

These trials are a precursor to an open water deployment off the Isle of Muck by Albatern, the Roslin, Midlothian wave energy device developer.

Albatern was also a winner at the Energy North Awards, securing the top spot for the Best Renewable Energy Project.

A radical new solution for economically viable wave energyWaveNET is an offshore array-based wave energy converter that uses the motion of waves to generate electricity. The floating structureof the WaveNET is flexible in all directions, and capable of capturing power from the ocean regardless of wave direction and arrayorientation.

CORPORATE / GROUP NEWS

LEITHS’ PEOPLE

Issue 3 |

In March this year, Brechin’s veteran rugby team, joined with close neighboursand friends, the Forfar’s Strathmore Rugby Club’s Gryphons players to playin the inaugural Leiths (Scotland) Limited – MoreBRUCE FloodlightInvitational. This is now an annual event where another veteran team fromaround the country is invited to play under the floodlights at Strathmore’sInchmacoble Park.

The match, against Howe of Fife, was a close run affair with the game endingup with both teams crossing the score line 4 times each in a nail biting finish.

Howe of Fife were awarded the trophy on the night due to the manner inwhich they conducted themselves throughout the game and their grit anddetermination right up to the end of a game played in the spirit of fun,friendship and fraternity expected of veterans rugby. All of the players and

supporters joined in the usual veteran’s social event following the match.

All the players and teams were delighted with the sponsorship displayed byLeiths (Scotland) Ltd and passed on their thanks, because without thegenerosity of companies such as Leiths these games would not be able tohappen.

Brechin BRUCE back in Action with thehelp of Leiths

Kishorn Port Ltd’s Success

New Engineering Manager – Colin BannermanCOLIN BANNERMAN JOINEDLEITHS AT THE START OF JULY ASENGINEERING MANAGER FOR THEQUARRIES DIVISION.

Colin has spent the last 12 ½ years for SingletonBirch Ltd in Lincolnshire. Singleton Birchquarries around 1.75 million tonnes of chalklimestone per year, 50% of which is furtherprocessed into quicklime and hydrated limeproducts.

Colin was responsible for the design andinstallation of projects ranging from minorprocess improvements and refurbishments tolarge scale strategic infrastructure projectsincluding co-ordination of Health, Safety andEnvironmental issues.

Colin has almost 20 years experience in processdesign in heavy industry, 12 of those in quarry

environments. He is a mechanical engineer, buthis involvement within many varied projectshas given him a wealth of knowledge in otherrelated fields such as civils, power distributionand process control.

Colin is originally from Burghead, Morayshire,and later moved to Inverness as a teenager. Hehas been moving around the country for thelast 20 years or so following work, but hasfinally decided to move home.

Prior to Quarrying in Lincolnshire, Colin workedin Wales as Project Engineer for a papercompany, and in Middlesex designing andinstalling steam and condensate systems forpaper machines around the world.

Colin is a keen scuba diver; at the weekends hecan often be found squeezing into a rubber suitand plunging into the freezing waters in searchof adventure, although he much prefers

chasing sharks and rays in the more temperatewaters of the world when he can.

Colin also cycles regularly and has recentlycompleted the 54mile London to Brighton cycleride where he, and his wife Steph, raised over£600 in aid of the British Heart Foundation.

“Squids” under test in the drydock at Kishorn

The team, with our own Gary Robertson (4th from left in front row), as Team Player/Manager.

LEITHS’ PEOPLE Issue 3 |

Leiths Long Service AwardsLEITHS HAS INTRODUCED A LONGSERVICE AWARD SCHEME TORECOGNISE THE COMMITMENT ANDLOYALTY FROM OUR PEOPLE.

Three notable awards went to:

Norman GrahamAsphalt Plant Operative at Leiths Bluehill Quarrynear Aberlour for 49 years service

William DuncanHGV Driver for A Ross (Sand and Gravel) Ltd atMidlairgs Quarry for 50 years service.

Ian WallaceDriver within the Transport Department for 41 years service.

Name Position Yrs Service

Iain Gardner MD, Markon 32Louie Gray Project Director, Leiths 33Norman Graham Quarry Division (Bluehill) 49David Mallan Quarry Manager (Lugton) 38Bert Achibald Area Quarry Manager (NE) 35John Mackinnon Quarry Supervisor (Skye) 28Charles Smith Foreman (Highland) 37John Girvan Plant Operative (Lugton) 33Gary Beedie C&S Dept 30Patrick Fowler C&S Dept 27Laurance Higgins Leiths Technical Supervisor 25Gordon Joiner Estimator, C&S Dept 27Ian Wallace Transport Division 41George Mathers Transport Division 37Colin Fraser Transport Division 27Walter Rae Driver 28Neil Bain Driver (Skye) 27William Duncan Driver, A Ross & Sons 50Dennis Ross Transport, A Ross & Sons 29Mary Macmillan Administrator, A Ross & Sons 34Neil Ross Driver, A Ross & Sons 32Robert Dick Senior Chargehand, Markon 31Kevin Stevenson Chargehand, Markon 27

Well done to all those who were part of the awards.

Employees’ Development Success

Stuart ScottStuart is one of Leith’s Laboratory Technicians and is studying fora Foundation Degree (Science) in Asphalt and PavementTechnology.

This 1st year of the course comprised of modules in engineering, industryintroduction (covering basic quarrying and H&S) and mathematics.Training started in September 2013 and Stuart will continue to studyuntil 2016.

Stuart attended Mackie Academy, Stonehaven and left school in 2007.Whilst always in employment Stuart had not thought about his future“career”. While working at a local restaurant, he applied for severalpositions, one of which was a Trainee Technician at Leiths (Scotland) Ltd.Stuart commenced on 17 September 2012 as Trainee Technician and waspromoted in December 2012 to Laboratory Technician.

In reviewing his job as a Laboratory Technician, Stuart stated that he wasenjoying the course at Derby University and is looking forward to startingthe second year where the modules will be more challenging. He alsolikes the variation of the sampling and testing techniques and therapport with his work colleagues.

Stuart has recommended a friend to join the technical team who willalso be attending Derby University to commence a Foundation Degree.

In his spare time Stuart spends his leisure time playing football.

Kevin MacLeodKevin is 44 years young, lives with his wife Clare and sons Ben aged15 and Alfie aged 11 in Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.Quarry Supervisor at highland Lime, Fort William, Kevin is workingtowards a Foundation Degree In Mineral Extractives Technology.

“I joined the company in 1998 as a loading shovel operator at the sand& gravel quarry. During my time at Highland Lime I have gainedexperience in all areas of operations including HGV tanker driving, plantfitting, sand and gravel processing, limestone production for supplyingthe animal feed and fertilizer industry, concrete production, and allaspects of Health and Safety. I particularly enjoy the challenge of keepingthe plant running on a day to day basis from my stock of spares that Igleaned from the old plant and adapted to fit our present plant. My goalis to be successful and respected within the company and to make theworkplace a safer and healthier environment.

Initially I found it quite stressful juggling long hours at work, home andstudy, but once I settled into the course I found I actually enjoyed thechallenge of learning new things. Having completed my first year, andlooking forward to my second year, I will have to find more time to applymyself to the coursework.

I enjoy hill walking, cycling and spending quality time with my family.This summer I embarked on a wee adventure with the support of myemployer. I requested a period of leave so I could realise a long heldambition to undertake a cycling trip through France with a friend. Wesailed from Plymouth to Roscoff, and then cycled the length of France toMarseille via the French canal system. From Marseille, we sailed across toCorsica and finally onto Sardinia from where we flew home to Scotland.A very enjoyable and memorable trip which has recharged my batteriesand I look forward to the next year and all the challenges it will bring”.

Stuart Scott Kevin MacLeod


Leiths’ Employees take partin the Queen’s Baton Relay for theCommonwealth GamesIN THE LEAD UP TO THECOMMONWEALTH GAMES WHICH TOOKPLACE IN GLASGOW FROM 23 JULY TO 3AUGUST 2014, THE QUEEN’S BATONVISITED MORE THAN 400 SCOTTISHCOMMUNITIES, OFFERING PEOPLEACROSS THE NATION AN OPPORTUNITYTO BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT,CELEBRATIONS AND COUNTDOWN TOSCOTLAND’S BIGGEST-EVER SPORTINGAND CULTURAL FESTIVAL, AND SHOWTHEIR SUPPORT FOR THE HOME TEAM.

The baton arrived in Aberdeen City on Monday30 June 2014 with the celebrations starting atRoyal Aberdeen Golf Club. Aberdeen hero andDons legend, Willie Miller, set the Queen's Batonoff by turning his hand to a different sport as hehit a drive at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club to markthe start of the 265th day of the baton relay.

Club captain, Ian Morrison, was the first baton-bearer of the day, which had a particularsporting theme with visits to Pittodrie, home ofAberdeen Football Club, Robert GordonUniversity and the city's dedicated Sports Village.

A series of celebrations were planned as thebaton made its way through the city, whichincluded the city’s maritime history, diversity ofindustry and scenic coastal locations. Membersof the public had the chance to catch a glimpseof the baton from a host of vantage points.

Milly Kinghorn, who is the daughter of GraemeKinghorn, Group Financial Director, and whoworked briefly at Leiths on work experience,carried the baton on Springfield Road(Mannofield) after being nominated to becomean official Commonwealth Games baton bearerby the PE department at Albyn School.

Millie said: “Carrying the Queen'sCommonwealth baton was an experience I'llnever forget. Not only was it very exciting, but Imet lots of other people of all ages who havecontributed to their local community throughsport or in other ways. Being involved in therelay was fantastic, from waving at passers-byon the shuttle bus and feeling like a celebrity toactually holding and carrying the baton thatthousands of others had done before us from allover the world! It is safe to say that I willtreasure the experience forever!”

The highlight of the day included a two-hourconcert at Union Terrace Gardens, whichthousands attended to welcome the arrival ofthe baton at the end of the day, with swimmerand double Commonwealth Games goldmedallist David Carry bringing the baton on tothe stage.

Gary Robertson, Measurement Engineer atRigifa, was one of seven lucky people nominatedby their local community to have the honour ofcarrying the baton through their home town ofBrechin two days earlier.

As his role as player/manager with the localveterans rugby team, the Brechin BRUCE, Garywas nominated for his part in assisting in makingthe Angus areas only veterans playing team oneof the most successful and popular in the NorthEast of Scotland.

Gary said: “The honour for our team, and indeedthe club, of having myself and one of the Juniorsections coaches, Taylor Wood, in getting theprivilege to be one of only 4,000 people inScotland to carry the Queens Baton is one thatwill live with us all for many years to come. It isa once in a lifetime experience and anyone thatsaw my BBC web picture will be under noillusion of how I enjoyed the experience! Theonly worry on the day was that the oversizeduniform would slip whilst I was running alongand show a wee bit more than was respectful.

However Judy the police officer assigned to runalongside me managed to keep a close eye onthings and ensure no wardrobe malfunctionsoccurred!!

“Despite there being several rainy showersthroughout the day we were lucky enough for itto fair up to allow us all to run (jog or fast walkin my case?!) in the dry, and the crowds cameout in force to cheer us on in our few minutes offame which was very pleasing and enjoyable tohappen.”

John Campbell, Contracts Manager for Leiths,and also based at Rigifa, was nominated forscouting and working within the community byhis local SMP and enjoyed his moment with thebaton in Carnoustie on the morning of Saturday28 June.

He commented: “I only found out a couple ofdays before that I would be taking part in thebaton relay. I was dropped off at the 1st Teeoutside the Carnoustie Golf Hotel on Saturdaymorning and was informed that I would beinterviewed by the press. No pressure then! Iwas able to get a photo of me holding the batonwith my mum and dad who came up fromAlexandria, my Wife (Aileen) and daughter(Emma).

“I then managed to freak the police out byallowing 30 or so random kids to hold thebaton.” Apparently someone had tried to stealthe baton in Kilmarnock a few days previously.“This came from one of my own childhoodmemories when I was lifted high in the air by acomplete stranger so that I could see the queenduring her Silver Jubilee celebrations – This hasstuck with me, so I made a unilateral decisionthat I would let all of the kids there have amemory that will stay with them as well.”

John added: “I am very proud to have been giventhe honour of carrying the Queens Baton,representing the Scout movement and basiccommunity spirit (pretty much what I stand forand am all about). I was really pleased that mywife, daughter, mum and dad could be there toshare the experience but also a tad disappointedthat my son (Gavin) could not be there as he wason Exercise in Germany.“

Millie Kinghorn

Gary Robertson

John Campbell[centre] with his family


DAY TO DAY ROLE

Most days begin before 7.00 am at my office at MidLairgs Quarry, Inverness preparing quotes for clientsrequesting material prices from the Quarries that Iam responsible for; Kishorn, Torrin, Achilty, Dornie,Mid Lairgs, New Forres, Parkmore and Bluehill. Mostenquiries require Quarry Materials and Ready MixConcrete and, to a lesser extent, Coated Materials.These prices are logged into a monthly registerwhich can reach many millions of pounds in value.Unfortunately not all of the work priced is won butthe register is used to chase up orders as there isoften many months between pricing and an orderbeing placed. Given that the pricing is up to date Iwould visit an active site, particularly any site whichhad recently placed an order, to determine any sitespecific access issues or planning conditions suchas those that may prevent us from delivering duringschool entry and exit times.

Many of the current projects being priced requirethe site to be surveyed prior to pricing to determinethe turn around time for lorries given off roadconditions and, in one current instance, a site speedlimit of 15 mph. The wind turbine deliveries aregenerally priced in groups of up to half a dozenwith different delivered prices to each cluster andthis means that the correct turbine number has tobe entered on the delivery ticket for accurateinvoicing.

PLACES I VISIT REGULARLY

Only the far north reaches of Caithness andSutherland which are well serviced by our manycompetitors in the region are not regularly visitedand otherwise we have active customers in all ofHighland and Moray. It is a major part of the jobnever to drive past an active site or a customer’spremises as a 5 minute chat will always keep youup to date with the contracts that are being won

and the successful contractors even if it is notnecessarily the contractor you are meeting at thetime. Regular contact like this keeps you in thecustomer’s mind when next they require pricing ormaterials. Visiting Quarries is also important toknow what is happening locally and keepingabreast of stock levels to give a prompt responseto future orders. I also like to be reminded that I aman expert in selling products that the quarries don’tcurrently have!!

PEOPLE I DEAL WITH REGULARLY

People we have helped in the past, particularly withtechnical problems, are the most regular customers- as they know that we will endeavour to find asolution for their placing problems mainly inconcrete and also surface finish which is importantin both the aesthetic of concrete and coatedmaterial. The main consideration in QuarryMaterials supply is the various new specificationswe are facing particularly in the flood preventionschemes with the supply of products such as 6u, 6tand Class 5c sand now being commonplace andcausing some debate as in another contract we have 3 classes of material which can come from one stockpile.

PERSONAL DETAILS AND CAREER HISTORY

After leaving Arbroath High School and not havingachieved enough qualifications for University, Iheaded for the Job Centre where I saw a positionfor a Concrete Technician with RMC for ￡16 perweek and a brand new 1300cc Escort Van. The lureof this position was such that a fellow VentureScout employed in the Centre was convinced toremove the position from the window prematurely!

The next few years were spent sampling and testingconcrete on major projects in Tayside and Fife suchas Tayside region HQ in Dundee and the CraigendInterchange in Perth. Shortly thereafter I signed up

to be a Materials Technician employed by Kings andCo Ltd, on the A9 at Calvine which was a 21 milesection of road with Kings supplying QuarryMaterials, Lean Mix and Structural Concrete fromfacilities on site. I was then transferred to ShierglasQuarry to work on the Pitlochry Bypass Contractand when these works were completed I wastransferred to the Coated Materials Laboratory atCunmont Quarry near my home town of Arbroath.This home posting was short lived however as theCompany had just taken over Craigenlow Quarryand I was given a new post of Plant Manager at theKeystone Precast Works which, at 26 years old,made me the youngest Plant Manager in thecompany.

A year or so later, the Plant was unfortunatelyclosed and I was transferred to the local offices inAberdeen and begun working in sales at a timewhen pipelines, pipe yards and new builds weregoing on everywhere. The Kings business wassuccessful in Aberdeen but the rewards didn’treflect that so I accepted an offer to move toMorrison Quarries in Moray and the Highlands asSales Manager. The next 15 or so years saw theQuarry Company turn into a very successful divisionof the Morrison Construction Group. Then followeda spell with Ennstone as Sales and ProductionManager for the Highlands. The expected growth inthe area failed to materialise and the offer of aposition with Tarmac at Gordon Blocks wasaccepted and I stayed in digs in Alford for over twoyears.

A chance conversation with Simon Russell a fewyears ago gave me the opportunity to get back intomainstream Quarry Sales where I have been since2007.

HOBBIES

Hobbies include sailing as crew for my brother inlaw in his 35 foot gaff rigged yacht based inPlockton and motor cycling although only in decentweather nowadays.

Being born near the sea brought a great love ofwater and I sail boarded for many years havinglearnt the hobby on Loch Skene near Aberdeen. Mylove for the water continues at a more melancholynote these days.

FAMILY BACKGROUND

Having courted my wife, Lesley, for 25 years we gotmarried two years ago at Inverness Registrars andtook the following day off for a honeymoon as wecouldn’t agree where to go!

LEITH’S FUTURE

Having spent some time with IndependentCompanies and comparing the workplace with theNational companies, I find the atmosphere and theability to go about your work unhindered bymeetings and politics very refreshing. I have alsoenjoyed the challenge of being part of theintegration of new business a major part of myenjoyment of my time so far with Leith’s and lookforward to the challenges of the future.

A day in the life of Ian RaeArea Sales Manager (North)

COMPETITION Issue 3 |

FIT IN ‘14 WIN £100Fit in ’14 is a nationwide Scottish Government initiative, where the country’sworkforces are taking small, simple steps towards being more physicallyactive.

With the FIFA World Cup, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the RyderCup at Gleneagles having just finished, it’s the perfect time for staff to getmotivated to sit less and move more.

Did you know, having a physically active workforce can lead to 27% fewersick days (an average saving of £135 per employee). It can also help reduceindustrial injuries.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT INITITIATIVE

Why you should get more activeTaking simple steps to being more active is easy, and getting more physical activity can make a big difference to your health. Being more active can alsohelp with stress, depression and anxiety, so it can make you feel healthier and happier.

Below are just some of the benefits of a more active lifestyle:

• It halves the risk of heart disease

• There is a reduced risk of a number of cancers, particularly colon and breast cancer

• And a lower risk of developing Type II diabetes – regular activity can reduce the risk of Type II diabetes by 50%

• There's up to half the risk of osteoporosis, which can lead to fractures

• Being more active is proven to help enhance positive mental health with fewer symptoms of depression

• Improves overall wellbeing

• And more ability to function better at work and home

• But most importantly, a longer life! Reducing inactivity would increase the life expectancy in Scotland by 1 year

So, what are you waiting for? To help us create a safer, healthier and more motivated workforce, we are looking for ideas on how to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone atwork. Ideas can include tips on how to be more active whilst sitting at your desk, quick and easy lunchtime activities or healthy lunchbox ideas for staffon the go. The list and benefits are endless.

The winner will receive a £100.00 voucher to spend in either Sports Direct or Craigdon Mountain Sports, or £100.00 towards a gym membership of theirchoice.

Entrants should send their submissions, including name, place of work and contact details to Caroline Anderson ([email protected]).

The closing date is Friday, 31st October 2014 with the winning ideas to be featured in the next edition of Leiths News.

Good Luck!

COMPETITION WINNER – ISSUE 2

Thanks to everyone who entered the last Leiths News Competition inIssue 2.

The competition gave employees an opportunity to win £100.00 bysubmitting a photo that captured the spirit of Leiths through itspeople, places or special moments.

After great deliberation by Ian Leith and Simon Russell, the winnerwas announced as Richard Johnston, Quarry Manager at Achilty. Welldone!

The winning photo is shown here and shows the staff at AchiltyQuarry with one of Leith’s Swiss customers from Aeschlimann.

The photo was taken towards the end of an extended shift when theend was in sight. The picture was chosen by Ian and Simon for itsgreat show of team spirit and teamwork in action.

Richard requested that his winnings were split between the team,along with Mary Coburn (not in the picture as she was at her post onthe weighbridge).

From left to right is: Andreas Martin (Aeschilmann); George Campbell (QuarryManager – Achilty); Scott Brown (Shovel Operator – Achilty); Cameron Lamb (AsphaltPlant Operator) and Harry Jefferies (Asphalt Plant Operator).

Richard JohnstonAssistant Quarry Manager at Achilty

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Antonine House 6-10 Dunnswood RoadWardpark South, CumbernauldGlasgow G67 3EN

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1. Highland LimeTorlundyFort WilliamInverness-shire, PH33 6SQT: 01397 702227F: 01397 702308Agricultural LimeAnimal FeedHardrock QuarryReady-Mix ConcreteRecycling FacilitiesSand and Gravel Quarry

2. Torrin QuarryLeiths (Scotland) LtdBroadfordIsle of Skye, IV49 9BAT: 01471 822265F: 01471 822266Agricultural LimeDecorative StoneHardrock QuarryReady-Mix ConcreteRecycling FacilitiesRock Armour

3. Kishorn QuarryNr StrathcarronRoss-shire, IV54 8XFUnited KingdomT: 01471 822265F: 01471 822266Decorative StoneHardrock QuarryReady-Mix ConcreteRock Armour

4. Achilty QuarryLeithsContin StrathpefferRoss-shire, IV14 9EGT: 01997 421122F: 01997 421145

Bituminious and Asphaltic ProductsDecorative StoneHardrock QuarryRecycling FacilitiesRock ArmourUKAS Accredited Laboratory

5. Mid Lairgs QuarryA Ross & Sons LtdDaviotInvernessInverness-shire, IV2 6XNT: 01463 772211F: 01463 772321Decorative StoneHardrock QuarryReady-Mix ConcreteRecycling FacilitiesRock ArmourSand and Gravel Quarry

6. New Forres QuarryLeiths (Scotland) LtdRaffordForresMoray, IV36 2RQT: 01309 671188F: 01309 671100Bituminious and Asphaltic ProductsDecorative StoneHardrock QuarryReady-Mix ConcreteRecycling FacilitiesRock Armour

7. Bluehill QuarryLeiths (Scotland) LtdCraigellachieMoray, AB55 4BWT: 03301 190627F: 01340 820890Bituminious and Asphaltic ProductsDecorative StoneHardrock QuarryRecycling FacilitiesRock Armour

8. Parkmore QuarryLeiths (Scotland) LtdDufftownKeithMoray, AB55 4DLT: 01340 820200F: 01340 820890Agricultural LimeDecorative StoneHardrock QuarryUKAS Accredited Laboratory

9. Lochhills QuarryJoss (Aberdeen) LtdParkhillDyceAberdeen, AB21 7ATT: 01224 774422F: 01224 772444Bituminious and Asphaltic ProductsDecorative StoneInert Landfill SiteReady-Mix ConcreteRecycling FacilitiesSand and Gravel Quarry

10. North Lasts QuarryLeiths (Scotland) LtdPeterculterAberdeenAberdeenshire, AB14 0PET: 01224 732690F: 01224 876332Decorative StoneHardrock QuarryRecycling FacilitiesRock Armour

11. Nether Park QuarryJoss (Aberdeen) LtdDrumoakBanchoryKincardineshire, AB31 5ADT: 01224 774422F: 01224 772444Decorative StoneSand and Gravel Quarry

12. Lochton Precast ConcreteLeiths (Scotland) LtdSlug RoadDurrisBanchory, AB31 6DDT: 01330 844444F: 01330 844417Precast Concrete ProductsReady-Mix Concrete

13. Blackhills QuarryLeiths (Scotland) LtdRigifa, Cove, AberdeenAberdeenshire, AB12 3LRT: 01224 897568F: 01224 897590Bituminious and Asphaltic ProductsDecorative StoneHardrock QuarryIndustrial FillersReady-Mix ConcreteRecycling FacilitiesRock ArmourSalt

14. Montrose Concrete ProductsLeiths (Scotland) LtdBroomfield Industrial EstateMontrose, DD10 8SYT: 01674 677037T: 01674 672809Precast Concrete Products

15. Lugton LimeLugtonKilmarnockAyrshire, KA3 4EBT: 01505 850435F: 01505 850590Agricultural LimeHardrock QuarryRecycling Facilities

16. Markon OfficeMarkonAntonine House, 6-10 Dunnswood RoadWardpark SouthCumbernauldGlasgow, G67 3ENT: 01236 875134F: 01236 875525Road MarkingRoad PlaningTraffic Management

17. M&M Road SurfacingM&M Road Surfacing Ltd9A Bankhead MedwaySighthill Industrial EstateEdinburgh, EH11 4BYT: 0131 6244466F: 0131 6244467Surfacing and Construction

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