Breedon invests £4 million in new Northumberland asphalt plant

• Breedon Group invested GBP 4 million in a new asphalt plant at Cragmill Quarry in Belford, Northumberland.
• The facility is fully operational, targeting annual output of 50,000 tonnes to meet rising regional demand.
• LPG-powered plant supports recycled asphalt planings, lowering carbon intensity versus traditional fuel use.
• Site adds 120 tonnes of mixed-material storage, aiming to speed customer collections and improve logistics efficiency.
• Capacity supports supply across Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, with 24/7 operating capability.

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