CMB prove their versatility at CEMEX Angerstein Wharf.

Owned and operated by CEMEX UK the operation at Angerstein Wharf is a one of the largest operations within the company, supplying London with over a million tonnes of aggregates per annum.

It is a very intensive operation and works on a two shift, 24/7 operation with truck loading around the clock, therefore it is imperative that the production is continuous. With a small 5-acre footprint stockpiles are around 5000 tonnes with daily production the same. With a 24/7 two shift system, this facilitates the despatch of up to 5000 tonnes into London daily.

Recently whilst on-site installing a new screen for the processing line at the Unit Manager – Dave Whitby asked CMB if they could also manufacture a new water tank to replace the existing one, which was severely worn with some cracks appearing.

Illustrating their design and manufacturing capabilities CMB quickly supplied a brand-new structure. With the structure around 5m² and nearly 3m high the new water tank was fabricated in two halves, for ease of transport to the Wharf.

Within the new installation CMB had to ensure that existing pipe work and manifolds would line up with the new water tank, and had to ensure the structure was manufactured strong enough to handle the huge capacity of water.

Dave Whitby – Unit Manager, commented,” CMB have done a lot of good work for us in the past and as the water tank was literally falling apart it made sense to ask if they could supply a replacement. The water tank holds my mains supply and recycled water so it’s a very important part of the processing operation; They made a very good job of it and the installation was very smooth.”

S.P Services working on behalf of CMB carried out the removal of the existing tank and the installation of the new tank.

Martin Brough – Director of CMB, commented, “We were delighted to help out on this occasion, we do offer a bespoke fabrication service, and have extensive experience in repairing or replacing damaged or worn structures.”