Digital tools boost aggregate supply efficiency

Kleemann has expanded its SPECTIVE CONNECT digital system to cover both crushing and screening plants, helping quarry operators improve performance, efficiency and safety.

The smartphone-based app allows operators to control and monitor machines remotely, with functions such as crushing gap adjustment, belt scale calibration and real-time performance feedback. The system now also includes stockpile monitoring, alerting operators when material piles reach predefined levels so they can be cleared before bottlenecks occur.

For concrete producers reliant on a consistent supply of high-quality aggregates, the technology promises more reliable production, reduced downtime and better control of stock levels.

Data from Kleemann machines can also be integrated into the John Deere Operations Center, the Wirtgen Group’s central telematics platform, enabling site managers to track productivity and schedule new orders in advance.

According to Kleemann, the addition of a “Performance Assistant” means operators not only see live production data but also receive recommendations on how to optimise output, supporting both efficiency and sustainability across the aggregates supply chain.

The launch comes as UK construction continues to invest in digitalisation across the supply chain, from quarrying and batching to on-site concrete placement. By linking material production with live project data, systems such as SPECTIVE CONNECT support greater productivity and lower carbon outcomes.

Digitalisation in UK Concrete: From Quarry to Pour

The UK construction sector is accelerating its adoption of digital tools across the concrete supply chain:

• Quarrying and aggregates – systems such as Kleemann’s SPECTIVE CONNECT improve plant efficiency and ensure consistent material supply.
• Batching plants – real-time monitoring of mix designs, automated dosing, and fleet management tools reduce errors and cut waste.
• Logistics – telematics and tracking systems optimise delivery routes for ready-mix concrete and precast products.
• On-site placement – digital sensors measure temperature, maturity and strength gain, allowing faster decision-making and improved quality control.

Together, these advances enable contractors and suppliers to cut costs, lower carbon, and deliver projects more efficiently.