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...
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...
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...
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...
Shire Aggregates has specified Michelin tyres for 12 new MAN 32-tonne 8x4 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 8x4 rigid tipper...
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...
Shire Aggregates has specified Michelin tyres as original equipment across 12 new MAN 32-tonne 8x4 tippers and adopted a Michelin policy as standard for future tyre purchases after a trial set of Michelin X Works tyres demonstrated it could save more than £26,000 a...
We are pleased to say that have just taken delivery of 2 of 9 new trucks. This will increase our capability to deliver a reliable, efficient service to our customers. We are committed to investing in the future! The next 7 trucks are due by the end of April 2016. Look...
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