Longcliffe Quarries Ltd

Longcliffe Quarries Ltd is a long-standing limestone and dolomite supplier based in Derbyshire. We produce over one million tonnes of high-quality calcium carbonates every year for a range of businesses across the UK.

Logistics
Over the last 90 years, Longcliffe has built up a reputation for reliability and efficiency. Our supply chain and transport operations are of critical importance, delivering large volumes of high purity product every day, with 95% of production scheduled for delivery the following day, if not the same day. Our experienced sales and logistics teams ensure a fast and reliable service in all weathers, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day if necessary.

UK-wide Distribution
Our fleet of over 40 bulk tankers and tippers offers full national road transport coverage for the timely delivery of our products. All vehicles are fitted with the latest GPS tracking technology offering real-time delivery information and helping to ensure delivery targets are met on time.

Our vehicles are solely dedicated to supplying our products and, where necessary, a vehicle can be completely dedicated to carrying only calcium carbonate – helping to avoid any risk of contamination. By carrying out all of our own vehicle maintenance and repair, we can reliably meet the tightest of delivery deadlines.

Environment and Sustainability
As an established limestone and dolomite quarry for over 90 years, we are aware of the impact our industry can have on the planet. We are committed to developing new, sustainable ways to manage our sites.

Quarrying and Processing
Aggregates and Powders
At Longcliffe, we process large amounts of pure limestone at our Brassington Moor Quarry as well as quality dolomite aggregates and granules at our Ryder Point Quarry.

Our base limestone deposits are of an exceptionally high quality, typically measured as 99.5% pure calcium carbonate. This purity combined with sophisticated production techniques enables us to offer an unusually broad range of products – over 100 in all. From large natural block to fine granules and powders we can supply calcium carbonate for demanding applications including glass-making, rubber, carpet-backing and architectural structures.

Extraction and Processing of Quality Limestone
Firstly, the rock face at the quarry has to be drilled and blasted to produce stone feedstock. This is taken to the plant where it undergoes a variety of processes including crushing, drying, milling, screening and classification to produce a wide range of high-quality aggregates, granules and fine powders. Continuous re-processing of any by-products ensures waste from our operations is eliminated.

Management and Sustainability
No mineral extraction processes can be described as fully sustainable and the life of a quarry is ultimately finite. However, with strict management, planning and investment, we process our estate’s resources in a sustainable way. Our progress towards achieving a high-level of sustainability within our operations is recognised by international accreditations including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.

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