Texas Aggregates Article Turning Waste into Profit with the Powerscreen

In Smithville, TX, Texas Aggregates stands as a key supplier of sand and gravel products for concrete companies, ready-mix operations, and construction contractors across the South Central Texas region. The company has been in business since 2002 and has grown steadily over the years, expanding into four locations. With material traveling from their plants to major markets stretching from Austin to Houston, Texas Aggregates needed flexible machinery options that worked for them, so they went with Powerscreen Texas.

Transforming Waste into High-Dollar Aggregate

At the center of their Smithville site is Colby Smith, the Plant Manager who oversees production, equipment utilization, and material flow. One of the most significant improvements to their operation has come through their current rental from Powerscreen Texas, a Powerscreen Premiertrak 400X jaw crusher. For quite some time, the company faced a challenge with large river rock material that entered their operation. This oversized material was difficult to handle, often considered waste, and had little to no resale value in its natural state.

Since renting the Premiertrak 400X, Texas Aggregates has been able to take what was essentially a waste product and crush it down to a usable, sellable aggregate. This transformation has created a valuable revenue stream that did not exist before.

Colby explained that the jaw crusher allows them to take the large river rock and reduce it to a smaller, more manageable size, which is essential for further processing and commercial sale. The result is a high-dollar aggregate product that can be distributed to both private and commercial customers across their market area.

Why the Premiertrak 400X was the Right Fit

When deciding on the best equipment to address their oversized material challenges, Texas Aggregates chose the Premiertrak 400X for several reasons. One of the biggest advantages was its quick setup time, which allowed their team to begin producing material much faster than competing machines. The ease of transport also played a crucial role, as the crusher can be moved efficiently between sites or repositioned as needed around the plant without extensive downtime.

Another key feature that influenced their decision was the hydraulic crusher setting adjustment, which gives the operator complete control over the final product size. For a producer like Texas Aggregates, this level of control is essential. It ensures consistency, allows them to meet strict customer specifications, and supports their ability to create a reliable product for concrete and construction applications.

Colby shared that the Premiertrak 400X has become an essential component of their workflow at the Smithville location, playing a crucial role in their daily production. He expressed how happy he is with the decision to rent the machine from Powerscreen Texas, emphasizing that the rental solution has already delivered significant returns by solving the long-standing issue of unprofitable waste material.

Reliable Support Just Down the Road

In addition to the Premiertrak 400X jaw crusher, Texas Aggregates also owns an MGL conveyor purchased from Powerscreen Texas. This conveyor plays an important role in material handling and complements their crushing and screening workflow.

However, the equipment itself is only one part of the value they receive from Powerscreen Texas. Colby highlighted that one of the biggest advantages of working with Powerscreen Texas is their proximity to their headquarters in La Grange. For producers running high- demand operations, downtime can be costly, and Texas Aggregates benefits from having a parts and service team located close by.

Colby shared that the rental experience with Powerscreen Texas has been great and that both the parts department and the service team have been phenomenal. Their ability to keep parts ready and available, often the same day, has been extremely beneficial in maintaining production and avoiding costly delays.

The Premiertrak 400X has allowed Texas Aggregates to reclaim product, increase profitability, and meet market demand more effectively, all while enjoying dependable support from their equipment partner. What was once waste is now opportunity, and the machine has become a key part of ensuring the company continues to grow and serve customers across the region.