News & Press Releases

3,880 Mixed Broadleaf Trees and Shrubs planted at Brickworth Quarry

The Brickworth Quarry team are in the process of planting around 5,000 mixed broadleaf trees and shrubs as part of the restoration of Round Corpse North. The 3,880 planted so far consist of Oak, Hornbeam, Sweet Chestnut, Copper Beach, Field Maple, Common Alder, Hazel, Hawthorn and Guelder Rose. This forms part of the final stages […]

International visitors for Energy from Waste (EfW) Conference welcomed to Ardley for ERF and IBA Processing Facility Tour

Ardley ERF welcomed international visitors as part of the EfW Conference 2019 by Viridor’s Edward Thomas Performance Manager and enjoyed a site tour with Jim Thompson, Ardley ERF Site Operations Manager and Martyn Jones, Unit Manager of Fortis IBA. Martyn provided an overview of Fortis’ unique onsite operations and how Oxfordshire’s IBA Aggregate is used […]

Raymond Brown Quarry Products joins MPQC

The Mineral Products Qualifications Council is a not for profit organisation and Raymond Brown Quarry Products’ membership will provide the business with valuable resources relating to the industry, including education, training and qualifications.  They are also a leading provider of high-quality training, assessment and apprenticeships.  

Fortis becomes a member of the Environmental Services Association

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) is the trade body representing the UK’s resource and waste management industry.  Their primary aim is to raise environmental and safety standards across the industry, working with members to develop guidance to continually improve safety, efficiency and the environment. Ben Jacobs, HSQE Manager said: “ESA membership provides Fortis with access […]

Fortis IBA Appoint New Senior Hydrogeologist

Fortis IBA Ltd is pleased to welcome their new Senior Hydrogeologist, Tim Wilkins to the team.. Tim is a geoscientist with 15 years’ experience and is a fellow of the Geological Society of London. After completing a master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Tim has gone on to specialise in groundwater quality risk assessments and has worked […]

New Viewing Platform at Binnegar Quarry

Binnegar Quarry now has its own dedicated visitor footpath and area, thanks to the quarry team building a new viewing platform. Binnegar’s quarry team have built a wooden decked platform with hand rails and information boards, so that visitors can learn about and see the entire quarry operations in action. Quarry Manager Simon Pinto, said: […]