Solar Energy At Day Group
We recently commissioned Harvest Green Developments to install two solar rooftop (Photovoltaics) PV systems at our Avonmouth and Portslade depots.
Wellingborough Facility Update
In early 2024, we are set to begin processing IBA (Incinerator Bottom Ash) at a new facility in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, as part of a long-term strategic partnership with Encyclis.
New Trucks Added to Our Fleet
We have added new trucks to our fleet carrying the new 73 number plates. The vehicles have been specifically designed to transport Day Aggregates bound materials range.
New DAF XDC Truck Enters Service
We are pleased to announce that we have recently purchased four new DAF XDC 8×4 Tippers from Channel Commercials. The new DAF range was voted ‘International Truck of the Year 2023’.
Steve’s Sponsored Skydive for the MS Society
Steve Motakef, a valued member of the Day Group team, recently took to the sky for an exhilarating tandem skydive that raised not only his heart rate but also donations for his chosen charity, the MS Society.
Jonathan’s “Everest in the Alps” Challenge
In just two weeks, our Merchant Sales Director, Jonathan Day, will be attempting to complete the endurance challenge “Everest in the Alps” to raise money for Dementia Uk, The Brain Tumour Charity, Coach Core and MND Association.
New Glass Export Facility Opens in Southampton
The new facility, located at King George V Dock, will receive up to 100,000 tonnes of locally sourced waste glass per year, which will be exported for re-manufacturing back into glass containers.
Material Donated to Youth Football Club
We recently had the pleasure of donating 40 tonnes of Type 1 Limestone and four tonnes of Limestone Dust to BAM Nuttall Ltdfor a charity project at Caterham Pumas Youth Football Club.
Our 200th Truck Enters Service
This week our Transport & Logistics department achieved yet another milestone when they took delivery of our 200th truck, which was part of a 40-vehicle order from Volvo.
Honouring Queen Elizabeth II
As a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral, our offices and depots will be closed on Monday, 19th September 2022, to allow our colleagues and customers the opportunity to pay their respects.
Material Donated to Jane Austen’s House
We recently had the pleasure of donating 20 tonnes of Cotswold Buff Chippings to a charity project at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire.
Material Donated to Bam Nuttall Ltd for Charity Project
We recently had the pleasure of donating 140 tonnes of recycled aggregate to our customer, Bam Nuttall Ltd, for a charity project in Longford, Middlesex.
Day Group Team to Take Part in Ziggurat 2021 Ride
Several Day Group employees will be joining customers, suppliers, contractors and specifiers for the ‘Ziggurat 2021’ bike ride, to help raise much needed funds for the charity Action Medical Research.
Mobile Bagging Plant Success
Congratulations to Malcolm Burton and Mikey Gajdzinski who recently produced 40,000 bags of salt for Peacock Salt on the customer’s site in Avonmouth Docks.
Day Group Glass Recycling
The year ending Dec 31st 2020 saw the largest amount of glass exported for recycling in Europe by Day Group since its glass business began in 2000.
Brentford IBA Upgrade
Preparation works associated with a planned upgrade of the existing Brentford IBA processing plant is underway.
New Woking Rail Siding
Over the past two weeks rail contractor KGJ Price has worked alongside the Woking operations team to install a new and realigned siding.
New IBA Contract Secured From SSE
Today SSE announced they are proceeding with the build of a new EfW plant in Slough.
First Hanson Train Arrives At Purley Depot
2020 saw the first Hanson trains for many years arrive at our Crawley depot.
New MAN Truck Enters Service
A new 8-wheeler, PL70 DAY, has entered service at Salfords and Crawley.
Team Day Triumphs Again
The notorious ‘Team Day’ faced the track again at the London Velodrome for the annual cycling competition against Grundons and Bretts.
Mineral Products Association Health and Safety Awards
This year, Day Group entered the prestigious Mineral Products Association’s Health and Safety Awards.
Glensanda Quarry Visit
A number of Day Group’s Directors recently went on a trip to visit Aggregate Industries’ Glensanda Quarry.
Exchanging Places in Northwood
Day Aggregates recently took one of their trucks along to the Holy Trinity School in Northwood for an ‘Exchanging Places’ event.
Exchanging Places in Worthing
Take a look at one of our Scania 8-wheel tippers! These impressive trucks were the star attraction at Worthing Fire Station’s recent Open Day.
Brentford Conveyor Upgrade
Our own engineering team has designed our new galvanised conveyor.
Tyre Telematics
TrucTyre and Day Aggregates agreed to partner in the trial of a tyre monitoring system.
Exchanging Places Sky Studio
Day Aggregates were asked by the Metropolitan Police to join their event ‘Exchanging Places’.
Day Aggregates Golf Day
Every year, Day Aggregates hosts an annual golf day, designed to raise money for our chosen charities.
Sussex Steel
Day Aggregates continues to support Sussex Steel with the band’s busy summer schedule of carnivals and performances.