Cypress Paving: Newly Improved Asphalt Plant Increases Production and Efficiency 3X More
Cypress Paving Ltd. [1976] located at 1095 High St. W hosted a tour of its newly developed and improved asphalt plant on Wednesday, June 13, giving an inside view of the operations in producing this highly used commodity.
The improved plant made its first load of asphalt on May 12, seeing high levels of production of asphalt and efficiencies throughout its production process. Jerred Williams, one of the owners of Cypress Paving says the new plant is categorized as a ‘continuous drum-style’ plant which doubles production compared to a ‘batch style’ plant which they formerly operated. “The manufacturers, WRT Equipment out of Saskatoon were the manufacturers for the plant which is a continuous drum-style plant. This is different than the batch plant that we used to have. It has the same functions, but the mixing process of the plant is different; this means, it mixes in the same drum. With the new plant, we’re able to double our production for material and have three times the storage capacity for the finished product,” explained Williams. “This helps us with efficiencies for different job sites, not only for our company but City crews, Department of Highways and other companies.”
“Before, we would typically run about 8090 ton per hour but with this plant we’re able to do about 200 tons per hour. Unless we had some really big jobs, we wouldn’t have to run it that fast but on an average right now, we’re able to run 130 ton per hour. So, the new developments definitely have some better features which improves our efficiency and how everything is controlled. We’re very happy with how it all came together and how it’s been running so far.”
On a tour of the plant, Mayor Fraser Tolmie says he is happy to see the new developments at Cypress and commended the company for making further invest- ments locally. “I’m really impressed with this new operation. I believe this is taking Cypress Paving to a higher level and I am very happy to see a local business investing, expanding and improving.” Cypress Paving Ltd has been a family run business since 1976. It was started by Beric Williams and is now operated by son, Sheldon Williams and his three sons Brett, Troy and Jerred Williams. The company has established a reputation of excellence in Moose Jaw and surrounding areas, specializing in all areas of asphalt paving: commercial, residential and industrial paving.