Collard Group, a Hampshire-based, family-run leader in demolition, waste management, recycling, aggregates and ready-mix concrete, now owns and operates a 40-acre quarry in Eversley, enabling us to quarry our own primary aggregates for the first time.
Following the purchase of 40-acres of land in Eversley in 2024, we have now concluded the purchase of the ready-mix concrete and aggregate wash plant on the site, adopting the day-to-day operation of the quarry with immediate effect. The acquisition strengthens Collard Group’s position in the aggregates and ready-mix concrete markets. Our primary aggregates will be supplied to construction industry customers as well as directly to our ready-mix concrete plants and blended with our recycled aggregates, further enhancing Collard’s highly efficient closed-loop business model.
Located adjacent to our existing urban quarry, the deal expands Collard Group’s total Eversley footprint to over 70 acres, including our fleet and plant workshops, recycling centre and headquarters, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Strategic Expansion: A Major Step Forward
“This is a game-changing milestone for our business and a major step in our ongoing expansion of ready-mix concrete and aggregates products,” said Robert Collard, Founder and CEO of Collard Group. “Being able to quarry our own primary aggregates allows us to supply both of our concrete plants more efficiently and reinforces our commitment to self-delivering all of our services.”
Collard Group entered the ready-mix market seven years ago with the opening of two strategically located plants: one in Eversley, serving the north of Hampshire, and one in Nursling near Southampton serving the south. The new quarry acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to supply these plants with a reliable stream of high-quality primary and recycled materials.
Supporting a Sustainable, Closed-Loop System
“By combining primary aggregates from the newly acquired quarry with the recycled materials we process every day, we are able to further enhance our sustainability credentials,” added Robert Collard. “It connects our recycling operations directly with our concrete and aggregate production, giving us even greater control over quality, efficiency, and environmental impact.”
About Collard Group
Collard Group is a family-run environmental and construction services business based in Hampshire. The company provides integrated solutions across waste management, recycling, skip hire, demolition, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Collard Group operates a closed-loop model that recovers, processes, and reuses materials across its own operations, supporting a more efficient and environmentally responsible construction industry.
