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Buxton Cement Works

In September of 2001 Slipform International was awarded a contract by Mermaid Construction for the above project, for management, technical expertise and equipment supply in undertaking slipforming of concrete silos.

The project involves the slipforming of 7 no. circular silos, ranging in diameter from 12 to 25m, and height from 40 - 60m. The 3 cement silos, 2 clinker silos and the CF silo all feature post-tensioning, the ducting and anchors for which being installed from the slipform. The CF silo also involved six separate triangular columns within the silo, for the first 20m of height which were slipformed with the walls.

Slipform assembly began in October 2001 with the works due for completion in May 2002.