Breedon targets higher output, lower waste with GBP 1 million Welsh Slate mineral plant upgrade

• Breedon outlined plans to invest GBP 1 million to modernize the mineral plant at its Welsh Slate quarry in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
• The upgrade targets higher output of slate granules and powders, supporting demand in specialist construction and manufacturing end markets.
• Management expects tighter process control to improve product consistency and safety, supporting a more reliable UK supply of slate granules for roofing felt.
• The project also aims to lift raw-material utilization, cutting waste by converting more quarried slate into saleable products.

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