We Bring In All Our Own Materials — Stone, Cement, the Lot
Barrow Mix owns its supply chain from end to end: our own stone from the quarries in Buxton, our own cement tanker and silos, all brought in by our own staff and transport. We’re the one and only in the North West set up this way.
Most concrete suppliers rely on third parties for their raw materials — and when those suppliers are short or slow, so is your delivery. Barrow Mix doesn’t.
We collect our own stone straight from the quarries in Buxton with our own tipper fleet, and we bring in our own cement by our own tanker to fill our silos on site. Every load of concrete is then batched fresh and delivered by our own team. Nothing is outsourced.
That’s what being self-sufficient means — and we’re the only supplier in the North West that can genuinely say it.
Read the Barrow Mix story — supplying the North West since 1984 →
How we stay self-sufficient
Our own stone
Our own tippers — “the beast” included — collect stone straight from the quarries in Buxton. No middle man.
Our own cement
Our own cement tanker brings the cement in and fills our silos on site, so we’re never left waiting on a supplier.
Batched & delivered by us
Every load is mixed fresh and delivered by our own staff and transport — one team, accountable from the quarry to your pour.
The fleet & the yard
Why it matters to you
- More reliable delivery. We’re not waiting on third-party suppliers, so we can hold our timings and dates.
- Steady supply. When materials are tight elsewhere, we keep going — because it’s our own stone and cement.
- Quality control end to end. We know exactly what goes into every mix, from the quarry to your pour.
- One team, accountable. Our own staff and transport handle every step — no finger-pointing between suppliers.
Self-sufficient supply — FAQs
What does “self-sufficient” actually mean?
We bring in all our own raw materials with our own staff and transport – our own stone from the quarries in Buxton, and our own cement delivered by our own tanker to our own silos. We’re the only supplier in the North West set up this way.
Why does that matter to me as a customer?
It means we’re not waiting on third-party suppliers, so we can be more reliable on timing and keep supply steady even when materials are tight elsewhere – and we control the quality all the way through.
Where do you get your stone and cement?
Our stone comes from the quarries in Buxton, collected by our own tipper fleet. Our cement is brought in by our own tanker and stored in our own silos on site.
Do you cover the North West?
Yes – we supply and deliver concrete across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West. Send your details for a quote.
Want a supplier that won’t let you down?
Because we bring in all our own materials, we can keep your job moving when others can’t. Fresh volumetric concrete, delivered and laid across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West.