Business View Caribbean - Oct 2023

26 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 customer,” Brooker reveals. This technological leap allows the company to minimize wastage and optimize product quality. “If concrete returns and the technology indicates it’s still within spec, we can rebatch it as another type of concrete and send it out,” he adds. The company’s technological prowess extends beyond product control. “We’ve gone completely paperless with our ticketing system, providing customers with a quality control certificate for each load,” he notes. This level of transparency and quality assurance is a game-changer in the construction industry, setting Ready Mix Limited apart from its competitors. Looking Ahead: A Future Built on Innovation and Expansion As the calendar year draws to a close, Ready Mix Limited has its sights set on ambitious goals. “We’ll complete training programs for our new employees and expect to receive new trucks, modernizing our fleet to about 80% new vehicles,” Brooker shares. The company is also gearing up its recycling facility to total operational capacity. But the horizon extends far beyond these immediate plans. “Several big projects are coming online that will take at least two years to complete. I foresee we’ll be busy for the remainder of this year and well into 2024,” he concludes. With the continued change and evolution of the Barbadian economy, Ready Mix Limited continues to embrace the ethos of adaptability and foresight. With its strategic investments in technology, human capital, and sustainability, the company is responding to the market’s immediate needs while aligning with the construction industry’s future. PREFERRED VENDORS/ PARTNERS n Quality Tyre Plus www.qualitytyrebarbados.com n SDRR Hydraulic & Industrial Spares Inc. www.sdrrhydraulics.com