Instarmac – UltraCrete enables Underground Utility Specialist to expand their business operations

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Supported by UltraCrete’s customer care team and their market-leading highway maintenance materials, a leading underground utility specialist has been able to expand their business operations by competing with larger-scale enterprises.

On using UltraCrete Instant Road Repair cold lay asphalt, Post Fix rapid hardening concrete and QC6 surface reinstatement concrete, a director at the company shared “UltraCrete has been a game-changer for our operations. Over the past 18 months, it has enabled us to compete 14,000 excavations via a full turn-key model, providing unparalleled efficiency and quality.

“The products reliability, particularly during coring, has been a cornerstone of our success. UltraCrete was a vital component of our ITT submission for Affinity Water’s AMP 8 where its performance and environmental benefits helped us stand out.”

Continuing on the environmental topic, he continued: “From an environmental perspective, UltraCrete has helped us by minimising waste and reducing vehicle usage. Its compact 25kg bags ensure virtually no material goes to waste, improving sustainability while keeping operations efficient.”

Reflecting on their partnership, he concluded: “UltraCrete has truly been an essential partner in helping us deliver high-quality, sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our clients. Thanks to UltraCrete, we’ve adopted a one-stop-shop solution that meets all our clients’ requirements. This approach has significantly boosted C-MeX scores, reduced council Category A FPNs, and delivered cost-savings for reinstatement work. We look forward to continuing this successful partnership.”

To discover more benefits of UltraCrete Instant Road Repair, please visit ultracrete.co.uk. You can contact UltraCrete’s team of highway experts by emailing ultracrete@instarmac.co.uk or calling +44 (0) 1827 254402.

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