by elev4te | Aug 22, 2019 | News
The World Transplant Games are taking place in Gateshead, Newcastle between 17 – 23 August 2019. At Shire Aggregates, we are always keen to support local events and when the opportunity came up to support the World Transplant Games, it was a perfect fit. We have...
by elev4te | Mar 5, 2019 | News
Shire Aggregates Bulk ltd have been working hard to gain FORS accreditation. FORS is a voluntary scheme for Fleet operators. Being FORS accredited confirms that as a company we employ good practices and are committed to operating a safer, more efficient business. As a...
by elev4te | Nov 18, 2018 | Blog, News, News
In 2015 the government announced plans to improve air quality in cities by introducing Clean Air Zones to reduce pollution. Vehicles which don’t meet the highest environmental standards will be banned from city centres or have to pay a charge – probably £100 for...
by elev4te | Nov 18, 2018 | Blog, News, News
We love our music. Away from the business we like to relax by going to concerts by great bands all over the country. So, when it came to naming our trucks, it was the obvious way to go. It wasn’t as easy as you’d think – some songs just aren’t great for trucks. And it...
by elev4te | Oct 24, 2018 | News
Shire Aggregates has specified Michelin tyres for 12 new MAN 32-tonne 8×4 tippers and adopted a Michelin policy as standard for future tyre purchases, after a two-year “eye-opening” trial revealed savings of £26,000 a year. The results, based on each 8×4...
by elev4te | Oct 24, 2018 | News
Leading UK aggregates producer, Shire Aggregates expects to dump annual running costs of over £25,000 by fitting Michelin X Works tyres as original equipment across 12 new MAN 32-tonne 8×4 tipper trucks. The moves follows a series of test results – based on each 8×4...
