SCOTTISH waste management specialist Levenseat has announced a new distribution partner in the form of Leicestershire construction supplier Midland Rock.
The partnership was formed to begin the distribution in the Midlands area of IBAA (Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate), described as a new lower-cost alternative to virgin aggregates for use in construction projects.
Sarah Lakin, Levenseat’s business development manager, said, “When looking for a distributor in the Midlands it was important Levenseat found synergy with a company that had a similar ethos in regards to environment, customer service and transparency with clients. We found that Midland Rock demonstrated all this and more and we are delighted that we can grow this geographical area of the IBAA market together for the betterment of the construction industry.
“The Meldgaard processing system is amongst the best in the world and the cleanliness and performance of the ensuing IBAA is unrivalled in the UK. We are looking forward to working with Midland Rock to help the construction industry realise the potential of this material and increase the utilisation of IBAA.”
With six new incineration facilities opening in Scotland alone by 2026, IBAA is said to offer a ‘robust and expansive’ way forward in reducing carbon and the overall cost of infrastructure projects.
The incineration process of municipal waste creates an IBA (Incinerator Bottom Ash), which, after being processed through metal extraction, produces a man-made aggregate (IBAA) which contains brick, stone, glass, ceramics, concrete, and fused clinker.
Sam Roberts, commercial director for Midland Rock, added, “With innovative production processes, the quality of the products that will be available are sure to be a game-changer in the IBAA marketplace. We cannot wait to begin this venture with the team at Levenseat.”
