Tru Mix Champions Concrete Innovation

First UK deployment of Liebherr’s modular batching plant sets new standards in concrete production...

Kesgrave-based Tru Mix, part of the expanding Tru7 Group, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and quality by becoming the first UK company to install the new modular Liebherr Mobilmix batching plant platform.

Since entering the ready-mixed concrete market in 2020, Tru Mix has rapidly grown from a single 0.5m³ batching plant to operating two state-of-the-art Liebherr Mobilmix plants and a fleet of 15 HTM 905 drum mixers. The latest addition, located at the Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate in Ipswich, marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion.

In July 2023, Tru7 Chairman Guy Nicholls, met with Liebherr Great Britain’s Simon Cook and Adam Wilcox as well as Markus Stocker from Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH in Germany, to discuss replacing the aging batching plant at the Hadleigh Road site. With footprint and flexibility as key considerations, the team explored the then, recently launched Mobilmix modular system. A tailored layout was developed, leveraging the platform’s flexible design and compact footprint.

The selected configuration includes four aggregate compartments, a 2.5m³ twin-shaft mixer, and two 100-tonne cement silos. The plant was ordered in January 2024 and delivered in early June of the same year, with installation and commissioning completed shortly thereafter. It is now producing high-quality concrete daily, supported by Liebherr’s dedicated service team.

To meet planning constraints and ensure the plant can tolerate low winter temperatures, it has been insulated and clad in durable panels all supplied from Liebherr’s German production facility.

An additional optional feature on the Tru Mix plant is the ‘Collects Chute’, which allows the batcher to automatically position a funnel-like chute under the mixer discharge cone. This enables customers collecting orders on flatbed vehicles to avoid ‘concrete splash’ during loading.

Mobilmix – Key Features

- Modular construction system for customised configurations and rapid setup
- High parts availability with standardised components
- Optional 4m³ twin-shaft mixer for high throughput
- Energy-efficient drive technology reducing power consumption by up to 30%
- Improved weighing accuracy, saving up to 8 kg of cement per m³
- Digital integration with Liebherr Connect for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Compact footprint suitable for urban and space-constrained sites

The new plant is operated by experienced batcher Michael Crick, “This is the first Liebherr plant I’ve used.” He comments. “It’s taken a little getting used to and a little time to dial in, but once we had it sorted, it’s been a wonderful plant. You know you are going to get an accurate mix each and every time and it’s also very quick which is great when you start first thing or have a big pour on the go.”

With the new Mobilmix platform, Tru Mix continues to set benchmarks in the UK concrete industry. The combination of Liebherr’s engineering excellence and Tru Mix’s forward-thinking approach ensures a robust, sustainable, and high-performance solution for modern construction demands.