DG Concrete: Building Business with a Frumecar Dry Mix Batch Plant
Customer: Derek, Owner of DG Concrete & Revelation Ready Mix
Location: Southwestern Kentucky
Machine: Frumecar Dry Mix Concrete Batch Plant
Equipment Seller: Machinery Partner
The Challenge
Derek, owner of DG Concrete, was facing rising costs and logistical headaches relying on third-party ready-mix suppliers. High costs, delivery delays, and long wait times were limiting his construction business.
To take control, he decided to produce his own concrete—ensuring quality, cutting costs, and guaranteeing supply when he needed it. Beyond supplying his own projects, Derek saw a bigger opportunity by launching a new company called, Revelation Ready Mix, to sell concrete to other contractors in his area all while creating new jobs for his local community.
The Solution
After researching options, Derek chose a Frumecar Dry Mix Batch Plant, supplied and installed by Machinery Partner. The decision came down to:
- Operational Efficiency: A dry mix plant keeps maintenance low, since the trucks handle mixing.
- High-Quality Engineering: Derek valued Frumecar’s craftsmanship—thoughtful design, premium welds, durable paintwork, streamlined assembly, and innovative features such as a single-seam silo design to minimize moisture.
- Continuous Production: The precision weigh-belt scale system allows him to reload raw materials on the fly without stopping operations to load aggregate hoppers.
Why Machinery Partner
Machinery Partner played a crucial role in Derek’s decision and success:
- Knowledge & Guidance: Provided expert advice, machine specs, and buying considerations.
- Options & Flexibility: Compared different plant types and sizes to fit his goals.
- Delivery: Secured the shortest lead time versus competitors.
- Turnkey Support: Handled logistics, delivery, setup project planning, and on-site installation.
- Post-Sales Service: Ongoing technical support ensures smooth operations.
Derek noted that working with Machinery Partner made a complex purchase and setup relatively simple, transparent, and well executed.
The Results
- Derek now produces his own concrete, cutting costs and eliminating reliance on outside suppliers.
- His new business, Revelation Ready Mix, is selling concrete to other contractors, meeting demand in a market with limited supply.
- The project has created new jobs and added economic activity in southwestern Kentucky.
Customer Voice
“I think the quality of this Frumecar plant is great—the welds, the design, the weigh-belt system, and especially the silos with minimal seams. Machinery Partner worked with me to get the right plant at the right place and in the right timeframe that worked for me. They ensured the set up was done correctly and worked through all of the start up issues until I was happy.” — Derek, Owner of DG Concrete & Revelation Ready Mix
Learn More
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At a Glance
Customer Goals:
Save money, control quality & delivery, launch new business
Solution:
Frumecar Dry Mix Batch Plant from Machinery Partner
Results:
Own supply of concrete, new retail business (Revelation Ready Mix), local job creation