Capital Equipment News December 2019

MODULAR PLANTS

Pilot Crushtec International has been on the forefront of the modular plant revolution since 2007.

Maximising productivity at lower costs At a time when aggregate producers seek some insulation against the cold whims of the construction market, Pilot Crushtec International’s standardised modular solutions offer several benefits, including lower capital and operational costs compared with bespoke plants, quick lead times and flexibility to operational changes, writes Munesu Shoko .

M aximising productivity and reducing both the capital cost and cost per tonne can help quar- ries survive the typical boom and bust cycles associated with the construction sector. As an industry whose fate is tied to the cyclical nature

of the construction market, quarry owners often feel the pinch of sustained dips in the market, and only feel the relief when prospects pick up again. Although quarry- ing companies can’t entirely disentangle themselves from this cycle of boom and bust, increasing productivity and seeking ways to reduce their costs can provide

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