Fuchs Keramische Massen

FUCHS KERAMISCHE MASSEN

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For more information about the wide variety of Please contact us for further information ceramic raw materials available from the international and advice: Sibelco Group, visit our website at: www.sibelco.de "Keramiken von S. Altzweig, M. Debus, A. Hinder, U. Matschke & M. Meyer, F. Roßmann". F. U. Matschke & M. Meyer, "Keramiken von S. Altzweig, M. Debus, A. Hinder,

Sibelco Deutschland GmbH - Fuchs Keramische Massen - Sälzerstraße 20 56235 Ransbach-Baumbach GERMANY

Tel: +49 2623 83-0 Fax: +49 2623 83-1499

E-Mail: [email protected] the Sibelco Deutschland Portfolio Data from Summary of Technical FUCHS CERAMIC BODIES Sibelco – Quality ceramics start here Sibelco Deutschland Sibelco Deutschland range of Ceramic Bodies For a number of years Sibleco is the name behind many In 1838 Sibelco Deutschland was established as a family Our selection ranges from pottery, fine earthenware and stoneware bodies, stove tile bodies including chamotte, bodies for of the world’s leading industrial mineral companies and company and opened the first large clay quarry in the structural ceramics and refractories, sanitaryware bodies, tableware bodies, porcelain and electrical porcelain bodies as their brands. In line with an overall strategy Sibelco has Westerwald area in 1896. Since 1974, being a member well as bodies for special applications in all traditional and advanced shaping processes, especially isostatic pressing and progressively merged Group companies to establish of WBB MINERALS, who themselves belong to the high-pressure casting. Ceramic bodies from Sibelco Deutschland can be delivered in the following forms: multi minerals marketing platforms. It will assist us in world-wide Sibelco Group for many years, we have been better serving our customers with a wider portfolio of producing high-quality clays and kaolins in all major clay Plastic bodies mineral products for a range of applications including deposits of Germany for our worldwide customers. These tiles, sanitaryware, structural ceramics, tableware, glazes, raw materials are extracted from more than 20 quarries 10 kg block-form, either individually packed or unpacked; extruded bodies in different diameters and lengths electrical porcelain and refractories. in the Westerwald, Eifel, Palatinate and Saxonia areas. In modern homogenisation plants the raw materials are Blended powders Backed by the very highest standards of technical support carefully blended according to the individual preferences 25 kg or 50 kg sacks, as well as in 500 kg or 1000 kg big bags and also in 25 tonne silo lorries and customer service, our new multi-mineral portfolio is of our customers and their production needs. drawn from four key groups: Sibelco Deutschland has over 170 years of experience in Spray-dried granulates

• Clays the clay industry. Over the years, we have become a leader 25 kg sacks as well as in 500 kg or 1000 kg big bags and also in 25 tonne silo lorries • Kaolins in the development of new technologies for the industry, and are today in the forefront of clay technology throughout Crumble bodies • Fluxes the world. • Silicas 500 kg or 1000 kg big bags and in 25 tonne open lorries

From now on, quality ceramics start here! Contact us and Liquid slips learn more about our product range and how we can bring 10 litre buckets and 1000 litre containers value to your business.

Whether you are a skilled potter running your own business, or you operate a highly complex industrial ceramic enterprise, our goal is always the same:

We aim to contribute to the success of your business.

Prepared Ceramic Bodies from Sibelco Deutschland Under the name Fuchs Keramische Massen Sibelco Deutschland operates two highly versatile prodution units in the historic Westerwald stoneware-producing region of Germany. Combining local tradition with advanced technology, we offer an extensive range of ceramic bodies allowing the customer to quickly react on the changing and growing market demands. Increasing numbers of ceramic manufacturers are entrusting the preparation of their ceramic bodies to the Sibelco Group and are benefiting from: Quality Assurance We offer quality. Our products are constantly monitored throughout the whole production • Reliable and constant raw materials of the highest quality – to maximise productivity and efficiency • Technical Service – based on thorough and up-to-date knowledge and experience in the manufacture, sales and application process i.e. exploration, extraction and preparation up to the delivery stage, in accordance of ceramic bodies with the latest ISO 9001:2008 quality standards. • Cost efficiency – on raw material storage, logistics, investments and maintenance of preparation facilities as well as on With a wide range of own materials, combined with the direct access to the extensive quality control resources of the Sibelco Group, we can offer our customers a full range of tailor-made • Extensive multi-minerals product range – for providing customized solutions ceramic and technical solutions. Sibelco Deutschland is proud of its experienced team • Economy of time – allowing our customers to concentrate on core activities of their business of well-qualified technicians and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment which has been

Each body is specially developed for an individual ceramic application. We work closely with our customers to develop new installed in order to meet the developing needs of the modern ceramic industry. Equipped ceramic bodies specifically designed to meet their individual requirements, thus bringing optimum results in their production with in-depth knowledge, our experts work closely together with our customers offering processes. Our ceramic bodies are produced under strict quality control procedures which conform to the international technological and logistical support, whilst being engaged in research and development Quality Management standards. which is constantly searching for new innovative solutions.

02 03 A selection of Prepared Bodies for Casting & Pressure Casting

Casting bodies White Body 4,5 1000 - 1150 28 22 - - - - 0,2 0,2 - - - - white 8,7 - - - - - includes deflocculant in dry form and as spray-dried GWSW-SK 3,5 1000 - 1150 18 15 14 - - - 0,2 0,2 0,4 - - - white 8,0 ------granulate GWK 10-SK 3,5 1000 - 1150 19 15 - - - - 0,3 0,5 - - - - white 7,1 ------

SG 2000-SK 4,5 1000 - 1150 18 17 16 - - - 0,5 0,5 1,5 - - - white 7,2 ------

GW SG-T 4 1000 - 1150 12 11 11 - - - 0,3 0,5 0,7 - - - white - light cream 7,4 - - - - - casting slip: GW

WB30 PM-T 4 1000 - 1150 18 16 15,5 - - - 0,1 0,4 1,3 - - - white 8,0 - - - - - plastic body: K140

GWSZ-T 3,5 1000 - 1260 14 10,5 10 5 1 - 0,1 2 3 4 5,5 - white - light cream - - 7,0 - - - casting slip: GWSZ

GR-T/Neu 4,5 1000 - 1150 13 7 - - - - 0,3 2,5 - - - - light red - dark red 7,2 - - - - - casting slip: GR

GRSZ-T 5 1000 - 1200 13 5 3 - - - 1 4 5 - - - light red - dark red - 7,2 - - - - -

GR/TC-T 4 1000 - 1150 10 - - - - - 0,7 - - - - - terracotta 7,5 ------

SZ/KS-SK 3,5 1000 - 1300 - - - - - 2,8 - - - - - 7,5 white - - - 6,5 - - plastic body: SZKS

WBO 4290-T 4 1000 - 1160 13 6 2 - - - 4 6,5 8 - - - white - light cream - 6,8 - - - - -

On your request, our technical data service will prepare a deflocculation guide for dry casting bodies. Porcelain

PC/CS-SK 2 1200 - 1230 - - - 0,2 - - - - - 12 - - light grey - - 6,3 - - - plastic body: PC/CSP

PC/W-SK 2 1200 - 1260 - - - 3 1 0,3 - - - 10 11 12 white - cream - - 5,9 - - - plastic body: PC/WP Casting bodies for pressure casting

Earthenware DGM/SG-T 2,5 1000 - 1150 19 17 16 - - - 0,1 0,9 1 - - - cream 7 ------

Stoneware DGM/Rapide-T 2 1000 - 1150 19 7,5 1 - - - 0,4 7 9 - - - cream 7,5 - - - - - low sintering

GW/SAN-T 2,2 1240 - 1280 - - - 3 2 0,5 - - - 8 8,5 9 cream - light grey - - - 6,4 - - -

GWFSZ/CL-T 2,5 1000 - 1200 17 10 - 0,8 - - 1 4 - 8 - - cream - light grey - - 6,9 - - - fine stoneware Sanitaryware body FKM/SAN-T 2 1200 - 1240 - - - 2,5 0 - - - - 8,5 9,5 - cream - light grey - - 6,5 - - - Vitreous China

Plastic bodies SG 5 1000 - 1150 12 10 9 - - - 0,5 0,8 1,5 - - - white - light cream 7,9 ------dry body: SG-T (dry preparation) SG/M 4 1000 - 1150 11 10,5 8 - - - 0,5 0,7 2 - - - white - light cream 7,9 ------dry body: SGM-T

Culinaire 5 1000 - 1150 15 14,5 14 - - - 0,2 0,3 0,5 - - - white - light cream 7,4 ------dry body: Culinaire-T*

SG/TC 6,8 1000 - 1150 11 10 6 - - - 1 1 2,5 - - - terracotta 7,6 ------dry body: SG/TC-T

RSG 5 1000 - 1150 11 9 7 5 - - 1 2 3 3 - - light red - dark red 8 ------dry body: RSG-T

K147 5,5 1000 - 1150 13 12 - - - - 0,2 0,2 0,3 - - - white - cream 8,6 ------

K144 5,8 1000 - 1150 - 9 6 - - - - 3 3,5 - - - black 7,4 ------

SG/Blanc 5,8 1000 - 1150 - 17 - 14 - - - 0,1 - 0,4 - - white - cream 8,9 ------

K140 5,5 1000 - 1150 17 15 13 - - - 0,2 0,3 0,4 - - - white 8,2 ------dry body: WB 30PM-T*

SG/GE 4 1000 - 1150 - 14 12,5 12 - - - 1 1,5 1,5 - - white 7,3 ------

*These bodies can also be used as casting slip. Tiles and stove tiles

Plastic bodies KMO 4005 3,5 1000 - 1150 12,5 12,5 12 11,5 - - 0,2 0,3 0,6 0,8 - - light cream - light grey 6,8 - - - - 40 0 - 0,5 mm earthenware; dry body: KM0-T with chamotte (dry KMO 4015 3 1000 - 1150 13 13 12 11 - - 0,1 0,2 0,5 0,6 - - light cream - light grey 7 - - - - 40 0 - 1,5 mm earthenware; dry body: KM0-T preparation) K130 5,5 1000 - 1280 - - - - 4 - - - - - 4 - light cream - light grey - - - 6,9 - 25 0,5 - 2,0 mm -

KMW0,5/45 4,5 1000 - 1300 - 12 11 - 4,5 - - 1 2 - 5 - light cream - light grey 6 - - - - 45 0 - 0,5 mm -

W 4015 4,5 1000 - 1280 12 - 9 - 5 - 0,5 - 1,5 - 3,5 - light cream - light grey - - - 6,8 - 40 0 - 1,5 mm -

VC23 6,8 1000 - 1150 - 9,5 - - - - - 0,8 - - - - white - cream 7,2 - - - - 20 0 - 0,5 mm earthenware

VC30 5 1000 - 1150 - 10,5 - - - - - 1,2 - - - - white - cream 7,2 - - - - 25 0,5 - 2,0 mm earthenware

K132 5,8 1000 - 1250 12 - 10 - 4,5 - 2 - 4,5 - 5 - light red - dark red - 7,7 - - - 25 0,5 - 2,0 mm -

SZL4020 5 1000 - 1280 - - 10 - 4 - - - 2,5 - 6 - pink - leather - 7,8 - - - 40 0 - 2,0 mm leather as of 1100-1200°C

R 4015 5 1000 - 1280 12 7,5 8 - 4,5 - 1 4 4 - 4,5 - light red - dark red - 7,5 - - - 40 0 - 1,5 mm -

K134 5 1000 - 1200 11 - 5 - 2 - 2 - 5,5 - 6 - dark brown - black - 7,7 - - - 25 0,5 - 2,0 mm -

S 4015 5 1000 - 1180 11 - 6 - - - 1 - 4 - - - dark brown - black - 7,1 - - - 40 0 - 1,5 mm -

Red plastic R 6 1000 - 1200 13 3 1,5 0,3 - 2 7 7,5 8 - light red - dark red - 7,8 - - - - - dry body: R-T bodies (dry R 2502 5 1000 - 1200 11 5 - 0,4 - 1,5 5 - 6,5 - light red - dark red - 7,5 - - - 25 0 - 0,2 mm - preparation) R 2505 5 1000 - 1250 11 5 - 1 - 1,5 5 - 6 - light red - dark red - 7,6 - - - 25 0 - 0,5 mm -

R 2510 5,5 1000 - 1250 11 5 - 1 - 1,5 5 - 6 - light red - dark red - 7,7 - - - 25 0 - 1,0 mm -

R 4005 5 1000 - 1250 11 7 - 4 - 1 3,5 - 5 - light red - dark red - 7,7 - - - 40 0 - 0,5 mm -

R 1/40 5 1000 - 1280 11 7 - 4 - 1 3,8 - 5 - light red - dark red - 7,5 - - - 40 0 - 1,0 mm -

R 4015 5 1000 - 1280 12 8 - 4 - 1 4 - 5 - light red - dark red - 7,5 - - - 40 0 - 1,5 mm -

R 2/40 5 1000 - 1280 12 8 - 4 - 1 3,5 - 5 - light red - dark red - 7,7 - - - 40 0 - 2,0 mm -

Pink/leather SZL2502 5,5 1000 - 1250 10 7 4,5 2 - 2 4 5,5 7 - pink - leather - 7,7 - - - 25 0 - 0,2 mm leather as of 1100-1200°C plastic bodies (dry SZL2505 5,5 1000 - 1250 10 7 4,8 2,5 - 2 4 5 6 - pink - leather - 7,7 - - - 25 0 - 0,5 mm leather as of 1100-1200°C preparation) SZL2510 5,5 1000 - 1250 10 7 - 2,5 - 2 4 - 6 - pink - leather - 7,5 - - - 25 0 - 1,0 mm leather as of 1100-1200°C

SZL4010 5 1000 - 1280 12 10 - 4 2 1 2,5 - 5 6 pink - leather - 7,4 - - - 40 0 - 1,0 mm leather as of 1100-1200°C

SZL4020 5 1000 - 1280 12 10 7 4 2 1 2,5 3 5 6 pink - leather - 7,8 - - - 40 0 - 2,0 mm leather as of 1100-1200°C

yellow as of 1060-1220°C; G 2505 7 1000 - 1260 - 6,5 4 3,5 2,5 - 4 4,5 4,8 5 yellow - - 6,1 - - 25 0 - 0,5 mm Yellow plastic also available as G2502 bodies (dry yellow as of 1060-1220°C; preparation) G 4005 5 1000 - 1260 - - 6,5 - - - - 3 - - yellow - - 6,4 - - 40 0 - 0,5 mm also available as G2502

Black plastic S 5,8 1000 - 1140 11 1 - - - 3 8 - - - dark brown - black - 8,1 ------bodies (dry preparation) S 2502 5,5 1000 - 1140 11 2 - - - 2,5 6 - - - dark brown - black - 7,5 - - - 25 0 - 0,2 mm -

S 2505 5,5 1000 - 1140 10 3 - - - 2 5 - - - dark brown - black - 7,3 - - - 25 0 - 0,5 mm -

S 2510 5,5 1000 - 1160 11 3 2 - - 2 5 6 - - dark brown - black - 7,2 - - - 25 0 - 1,0 mm -

S 4005 5,5 1000 - 1180 11 5 4 - - 2 4 4,5 - - dark brown - black - 6,8 - - - 40 0 - 0,5 mm -

S 4015 5 1000 - 1180 11 6 5 - - 1 3,8 4 - - dark brown - black - 7,1 - - - 40 0 - 1,5 mm -

Plastic bodies W 5,5 1000 - 1260 13 8 2 - 1 3 6 - light cream - light grey - - 7,3 - - - dry body: W-T without chamotte (dry WM 5,8 1000 - 1300 13 8 2,5 - 1 3 5 - light cream - light grey - - 7,5 - - - dry body: WM-T preparation) SMW 5,5 1000 - 1300 - 9 3,5 0,5 - 4 6 8 white - light cream - - 6,8 - - - -

Plastic bodies WM 2502 5,5 1000 - 1300 14 9 3 - 0,5 3 5 - light cream - light grey - - 7,2 - 25 0 - 0,2 mm dry body: WM 2502-T with chamotte (dry preparation) W 2505 5 1000 - 1280 11 8 3,5 - 0,5 2 4 - light cream - light grey - - 6,8 - 25 0 - 0,5 mm -

W 2510 4,5 1000 - 1280 12 8 3,5 - 0,5 2 4,5 - light cream - light grey - - 6,6 - 25 0 - 1,0 mm -

W 4005 4,8 1000 - 1280 11 9 5,5 - 0,5 1 3,5 - light cream - light grey - - 6,7 - 40 0 - 0,5 mm -

W 1/40 4 1000 - 1280 - 9 5,5 4,5 - 1 2,5 3,5 light cream - light grey - - 6,8 - 40 0 - 1,0 mm -

W 4015 4 1000 - 1280 12 9 5 4 0,5 1,5 3 4 light cream - light grey - - 6,8 - 40 0 - 1,5 mm -

W 2/40 4 1000 - 1280 - 9,5 5,5 4,5 - 1 2,5 3,5 light cream - light grey - - 7 - 40 0 - 2,0 mm -

K130 5,5 1000 - 1280 - - 4 - - - 4 - cream - - 6,9 - 25 0,5 - 2,0 mm -

(Fine-) FSZ/W 4,5 1000 - 1200 - 5,5 0,3 - - 6 8,5 - white - 7,6 - - - - dry body: FSZ/W-T stoneware bodies (dry FSZ 5,5 1000 - 1200 13 6 0,4 - 0,2 3 6,5 - light cream - light grey - 7,4 - - - - dry body: FSZ-T preparation) WFSZ2002 5 1000 - 1200 - - 0,1 - - - 7,5 - cream - - 7,3 - 20 0 - 0,2 mm -

WFSZ3015 5 1000 - 1200 - 7 0,4 - - 3,8 5,5 - cream - - 6,8 - 30 0 - 1,5 mm especially for large-sized products

WB 04144 5 1000 - 1200 - 3,5 0,1 - - 6 7,5 - cream 7,3 - - - - - dry body: WB 04144-T

WB 04048 5 1000 - 1280 - 12 3 - - 4 8 - white - - 6,8 - - - dry body: WB 04048-T

Profi-Line-Weiß1502 5 1000 - 1320 - - 4 0,8 - - 7 9 cream - - 6 - 15 0 - 0,2 mm -

Fritz Roßmann

Coefficient of Water Absorption (%) Linear Shrinkage (Dried to Fired) (%) Chamotte Drying Thermal Expansion (20 - 500˚C) Prepared Temperature Shrinkage Fired Colour Notes Body Name Range °C (%) % Size 1000˚C 1100˚C 1200˚C 1260˚C 1000˚C 1100˚C 1200˚C 1260˚C 1040˚C 1100˚C 1140˚C 1200˚C 1260˚C Special plastic bodies black chamotte; Dry K 3010 5,5 1000 - 1200 10 6 - - 1 4 - - cork 6,1 - - - - 30 0 - 1,0 mm K3005: 30%, 0 - 0,5 mm preparation K 3020 4,5 1000 - 1200 11 7 - - 1 4 - - cork 6,3 - - - - 30 0,5 - 2,0 mm black chamotte

RTM 2505 6 1000 - 1250 11 5 1 - 1 4 6 - pink - yellow - cream - - - 6 - 25 0 - 0,5 mm -

RTM 3010 5,5 1000 - 1280 11 5 2 - 1 4 5 - pink - yellow - cream - - - 6,2 - 30 0 - 1,0 mm - for modelling individual stove RTM 5015 5 1000 - 1280 12 9 6 - 1 2 3,5 - pink - yellow - cream - - - 6,3 - 50 0 - 1,5 mm tiles WB 01795 5 1000 - 1300 - - 4,5 2 - - 5 6 cream - beige - - - 6,8 - 40 0 - 2,0 mm special chamotte mix

RAKU 5015 4,5 1000 - 1280 - 8 6 3,5 - 2 3,5 5 light cream - light grey - - - 7 - 50 0 - 1,5 mm for raku

K 129 5,5 1000 - 1280 - - 7,5 4 - - 5 6 white - light grey - - - 5 - 30 0 - 0,5 mm with molochite; for raku

KMW 4002 4,5 1000 - 1300 0,5 2,5 4,5 5,5 14 12 7 3,5 white - cream 5,4 - - - - 40 0 - 0,2 mm for raku thermal shock resistant; Flameproof 4,5 1100 - 1260 10,5 3,5 0,5 - 4 6,5 8 cream - - 2,2 2,2 3,1 - - dry body: Flameproof-T SINRAP/Rot 5,5 1000 - 1100 8 0,1 - - 3 7 - - red - 8 - - - - - low sintering

SINRAP/Rot 2505 5,5 1000 - 1150 10,5 2,5 - - 2 6 - - red - 7,6 - - - 25 0 - 0,5 mm low sintering

Surprise / K120 5 1000 - 1150 11 8 - - 1,5 3 - - marbled - red/cream/black - 7,2 - - - 25 0 - 0,5 mm - spots appear as of 1150°C; WM 2502 B 5,5 1000 - 1300 - 4 2 1 - 7 5,5 6 yellow - khaki - - - 7,2 - 25 0 - 0,2 mm without chamotte: WMB spots appear as of 1150°C; WMSB 6,5 1000 - 1250 - - 1,2 - - - 7 - yellow speckled - - - 7,5 - - - without spots: WMB WMS 2005 B 6,5 1000 - 1250 - 4 1,5 2 - 4,5 6 6,5 yellow speckled - - - 7,4 - 20 0 - 0,5 mm spots appear as of 1150°C WMS 2005 GG: 20%, 0 - 0,5 mm WMS 2002 GG 6 1000 - 1250 - 9 1,5 - - 3,5 5,5 - dark pink - stone grey speckled - - - 7 - 20 0 - 0,2 mm chamotte; black chamotte with molochite; WB 04240 4,5 1000 - 1400 - - 13 - - - 4,8 - white - light grey - - - 4,6 - 40 0 - 0,5 mm plate body for crematories WMS 2502 6 1000 - 1280 - 6 3,5 2,5 - 3 5 5,5 cream speckled - - - 7,4 - 25 0 - 0,2 mm spots appear as of 1150°C

K 110 5,5 1000 - 1300 - 12 7,5 5 - 2 3,5 4,5 white speckled - - - 7,3 - 25 0 - 0,2 mm -

Terrazzo Blue 4020 5,8 1000 - 1280 - 13 6 3 - 2 5 6 light blue - pigeon blue - - - 6,5 - 40 0 - 2,0 mm black-white chamotte mix

Terrazzo Umbra 4020 6 1000 - 1280 - 10 4 3 - 3 6 6,5 umber - khaki - - - 6,5 - 40 0 - 2,0 mm black-white chamotte mix

Terrazzo Yellow 4020 6,5 1000 - 1280 - 8 4,5 4 - 3 4,5 5 apricot - yellow - grey/khaki - - - 6,5 - 40 0 - 2,0 mm light chamotte mix

Terra Nigra 3520 5 1000 - 1200 - 6,5 1,5 - - 3,5 5,5 - concrete grey - dark black - - - 6,4 - 35 0 - 2,0 mm black chamotte mix

WM 3020 FS 5,5 1000 - 1250 - - 6 - - - 3,5 - white - melange - - - 6,6 - 30 0,5 - 2,0 mm black chamotte

Andreas Hinder

This is a summary of technical data for some of the main products available from Sibelco Deutschland - Fuchs Keramische Massen. More detailed technical data sheets for each of these products are available upon request. The technical information above is indicative only. Any sales is by sample and is governed by our general Conditions of Sale. 12 13 Customised Ceramic Bodies The Environment Sibelco Deutschland – Fuchs Keramische Massen has products. Teamed with our technical service and practical Sibelco Deutschland is well-known for its success in is restored in an appropriate way, which can include combined their traditional experience with advanced assistance, our aim is to bring you the optimum results in environmental work. It is the aim of the company and every aforrestation, agricultural use, nature conservation areas understanding of ceramic body preparation. As part of your production process. employee to minimise the effect of our operations on the and development for public roads or local industry. the Sibelco Group, we have direct access to the Group’s environment. Back-filling and re-cultivation of our quarries, technical resources and to the wide range of clays Sibelco In order to meet the constantly changing and growing after mining has been completed, is a fundamental part of Our proven track record of care for the environment is extracts and processes from some of the most important demands of ceramic applications, we work closely with our business and is carried out in close cooperation with demonstrated by the wide range of awards we have earned ceramic raw material deposits in Europe. Our knowledge our customers to develop new ceramic bodies solutions the respective authorities and communities. for our measures. of ceramic technology is an essential ingredient in the specifically designed to meet their individual requirements. preparation of our bodies. We seek to ensure that your The cooperation with our customers is based on trust, Our working quarries are carefully planned within the business derives the maximum benefit from using our transparency and open communication. surrounding landscape to minimise visual intrusion. Emissions of noise and dust are carefully controlled using tried and tested preventative measures to avoid contamination of water courses and roads. Once mining is completed, quarries are rapidly back-filled and land

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