Kesgrave-based Tru Mix, part of the expanding Tru7 Group, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and quality: Tru Mix is one of the first companies in the UK to install the new modular Liebherr Mobilmix concrete batching plant.
Since entering the ready-mixed concrete market in 2020, Tru Mix has rapidly grown from a single small batching plant to operating two state-of-the-art Liebherr Mobilmix plants and a fleet of 15 HTM 905 drum mixers. The latest addition, located at the Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate in Ipswich, marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion.
In July 2023, Tru7’s management met with Liebherr representatives from Great Britain and Germany to discuss replacing the aging batching plant at the Hadleigh Road site. With a focus on a compact footprint and maximum flexibility, the project team opted for the newly introduced modular Mobilmix. A tailored layout was developed, leveraging the platform’s flexible design and compact footprint.
The selected configuration includes four aggregate compartments, a 2.5 m³ twin-shaft mixer, and two 100-tonne cement silos. The plant was ordered in January 2024 and delivered in early June of the same year, with installation and commissioning completed shortly thereafter. It is now producing high-quality concrete daily, supported by Liebherr’s dedicated service team.
To meet planning constraints and ensure the plant can tolerate low winter temperatures, it has been insulated and clad in durable panels.
The new plant is operated by experienced batcher Michael Crick, “This is the first Liebherr plant I’ve used.” He comments. “It’s taken a little getting used to and a little time to dial in, but once we had it sorted, it’s been a wonderful plant. You know you are going to get an accurate mix each and every time and it’s also very quick which is great when you have a big pour on the go.”
With the new Mobilmix platform, Tru Mix continues to set benchmarks in the UK concrete industry. The combination of Liebherr’s engineering excellence and Tru Mix’s forward-thinking approach ensures a robust, sustainable, and high-performance solution for modern construction demands.
