Aggregates supplier Breedon Group has acquired a quarry and ready-mixed (RMX) concrete plant near Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

The company purchased the site from Blinkbonny Quarry (Borders) and will provide Breedon with its first quarry in the region, comprising 2.8 million tonnes of high-quality basalt hard rock reserves and resources and a fleet of ready-mixed concrete mixers and tippers, together with a volumetric concrete mixer.

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Alan Mackenzie, Managing Director of Breedon Northern, said: "Blinkbonny gives us a great opportunity to establish a presence in the Scottish Borders, through a business with long-term mineral reserves and resources.

"It is well invested, with modern plant and machinery, and has established an excellent reputation for quality and service among its customers in the surrounding area."

(LM)