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Holcim Group – Express Asphalt Installs Second BAC-600M Mobile Packaging Unit Following Exceptional Performance

Bulk Automation Ltd is proud to announce that Express Asphalt has expanded its packaging operations by installing a second BAC-600M Mobile Packaging Unit. Following the success of the first unit, installed in 2023, Express Asphalt has chosen to invest in a second line to build on the improvements in packaging efficiency and reliability.

In particular, Express Asphalt was highly satisfied with the system’s output, flexibility and consistency. The original mobile packaging line streamlined operations, increased throughput and maintained a compact footprint. As a result, the first unit has provided a strong foundation for further growth. Now, the second BAC-600M will increase production capacity and help Express Asphalt meet growing business demand.

The BAC-600M is a fully containerised 40ft mobile packaging system, making it ideal for businesses with limited space but high productivity requirements. Furthermore, it supports a wide range of applications, including aggregates, rock salt, wood pellets, fertilisers and animal feed. With a production rate of 500–700 bags per hour, the unit combines precision and reliability to help businesses maintain smooth, high-volume operations.

Each BAC-600M features Bulk Automation’s trusted 600-B series bag filling and handling equipment, alongside an ABB robotic palletiser that automates the end-of-line process. Designed specifically for open-mouth bagging, the system combines durability, efficiency and ease of use. Consequently, businesses can maintain high output while reducing the need for operator intervention.

What’s Inside Express Asphalt’s BAC-600M Mobile Packaging System?

To ensure a smooth and efficient packaging process, the BAC-600M combines bulk material handling, bag filling, sealing and robotic palletising in one compact, containerised system.

Key features include:

This highly engineered system allows operators to manage the entire packaging and palletising process within a single, mobile, plug-and-play unit. As a result, businesses can benefit from scalable automation, increased efficiency and reliable performance, all within a compact footprint.

A Growing Partnership

“We’re proud to see Express Asphalt continuing to invest in our technology,” said a spokesperson for Bulk Automation Ltd. “The BAC-600M was designed to offer high-performance bagging in a mobile format, and their decision to install a second unit confirms its effectiveness in the field.”

That confidence is echoed by other customers across the Holcim Group.

“Just like to say thank you for the great service you provided installing and training on the bagging plant. I would highly recommend you. The staff that came out to install the system and train our team were very professional. Thank you again, and we hope to do more business with you in the future.”
— Steve Geddes, Doncaster Holcim

The partnership between Bulk Automation and Express Asphalt highlights a broader trend in the industry: the move toward flexible, space-efficient automation solutions that don’t compromise on throughput or reliability.

For more information about the BAC-600M or other packaging and automation solutions, visit www.bulkautomation.co.uk.