EXPRESS CONCRETE - Key Persons
Anthony started in the construction industry in 2015 after 10 years managing Health clubs in London. Over 5 years at Tarmac he developed his knowledge within the building materials sector gaining experience as an Internal Sales Manager and moving on to becoming an External Sales Manager looking after areas including the Home Counties, Southeast and London across aggregates and mostly ready-mix concrete. After joining Hanson as Territory Sales Manager, he gained experience managing the sales for the flagship concrete plant at Kings Cross, managing large scale RC frame projects across all sectors to infrastructure and rail projects. Anthony also managed key customers on HS2 and Thames Tideway with experience of large scale continuous concrete pours up to 2,000m3. In July 2022, Anthony joined us here at Express Concrete as Commercial Manager to assist with the growth and development of the business.
Chris has worked in the ready mixed concrete industry since 1979. He began his career with Willment Concrete as a plant operative and after a few years was transferred onto the sales side of the business. Following the acquisition by Pioneer Concrete in 1992 he was promoted to Area Sales Manager responsible for the busy South London market. He then joined London Concrete in 1999 as Group Sales Manager. As the company expanded his area of responsibility increased and he was then made Sales Director. In 2015 he left London Concrete to form Express Concrete with the Cappagh Group. With his vast experience in the concrete market Chris was appointed Managing Director.
Derek Casey has spent his career in the ready mixed concrete market in London. In 1992 he was Managing Director of Pioneer Concrete who were a major supplier in London. In 1997 he formed London Concrete, which within 10 years had developed into 12 concrete plants and just under 100 mixer trucks supplying over 1 million m3 per year. Under his guidance they supplied major contracts in London including The Shard, the GLA new office, Terminal 2 at Heathrow, various major contracts on the Cross Rail project and also sole supplier for the 2012 Olympic Games. Following the merger of Holcim and Lafarge Derek retired early to consider other options, he then joined the partnership with the Cappagh Group, alongside his brother Chris.
Gary has spent his career in the ready mixed concrete industry. He first worked for Marcon Concrete as a plant operative and following the acquisition by Tarmac in the late 1980's he was promoted to Manager of the Central Shipping Office. In 1998 he joined London Concrete as Manager of their Bow concrete plant to expand their business in the City and London market. Under his leadership this plant quickly developed into their highest production unit in the UK. Gary joined us in April 2017 and was appointed Transport and Production Director. Gary has a vast experience in all plant related matters and managing large vehicle fleets. He also has a certificate of professional competence.
Ready Mix Concrete is a pre-mixed concrete that can be customized according to your needs, making it an ideal choice for any type of construction project. Its combination of cement, aggregates, water, and other additives ensures consistency and strength in every batch. This means you won't have to worry about fluctuations in quality or durability throughout your project.
One significant advantage of using Ready Mix Concrete is its time-saving benefits. Since it's already mixed before arriving at your site, you won't need to spend hours mixing batches on-site manually. This not only speeds up construction but also reduces labor costs significantly. You can trust this versatile material for everything from building foundations to paving driveways.
Another benefit worth mentioning is its environmental friendliness compared to traditional concrete methods since less waste goes into landfills because unused concrete can be recycled as aggregate in new batches. In conclusion, by choosing Ready Mix Concrete as your go-to material for any construction job, you are ensuring quality workmanship while saving time and money in the process.
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As construction workers, we rely heavily on ready mix concrete for our projects. It's a versatile material that can be used for everything from foundations to walls to sidewalks. Plus, it saves us time and effort since we don't have to mix the concrete ourselves.
One of the biggest advantages of using ready mix concrete is its consistency. We know exactly what we're getting every time we order a batch. This means that our structures will be strong and durable, with no weak spots or inconsistencies in the mixture. It also means that we can plan our projects more accurately since we know how much concrete we'll need and when it will arrive.
Another benefit of using ready mix concrete is its speed of delivery. When we order a batch, it's delivered directly to our job site within hours. This means that we don't have to waste time mixing the concrete ourselves or transporting it from another location. Instead, we can focus on other aspects of the project and keep things moving forward.
Using rhetorical device: In conclusion, there's no doubt that ready mix concrete is an essential component of any construction project. Its consistency, speed of delivery, and versatility make it an invaluable resource for us as construction workers. Without it, our jobs would be much more difficult and time-consuming - but with it, we're able to create strong, durable structures that stand the test of time.
Shaun began his career in the ready mixed concrete industry in 1982 with Willment Concrete on the Technical side of the business. Following the acquisition of Willment Concrete by Pioneer in 1992, he was promoted to Technical Manager for London in 1994. He successfully carried out this role and in 1997 he was offered the opportunity to join London Concrete. He became an integral part of the development and growth of the business over the next 20 years. Shaun Joined us at Express Concrete in April 2017 as Technical Director. He brings to us a wealth of technical knowledge and experience and is very highly regarded in the industry technical circles.
Following completion of his degree at Loughborough University, Tom joined the construction industry, first starting as an Estimating Manager for a fit out & refurb contractor. He later gained experience with the same company undertaking a project management role, overseeing projects and ensuring they completed on time and within budgets. In 2012, he joined London Concrete as an Internal Sales Representative where he developed his product knowledge and customer sales. A year later he was promoted to Area Sales Manager for North & West London. During his time in this role he achieved record production volumes for both his concrete plants and was involved in major developments such as the Wembley regeneration, Beaufort Park, Millbrook Park and Old Oak Common. This experience has greatly helped him to fully understand the issues in supplying large volumes of concrete into the congested London market and meeting customers high expectations. Tom joined Express Concrete in August 2019 as Head of Commercial Development. Following 3 years helping the business expand its customer base and develop a strong market presence, in July 2022, Tom was promoted to Commercial Director