About us – Elite Precast Concrete

Formed in 2008, by Richard Doody and Alan Johnson, Elite Precast Concrete began manufacturing precast concrete products for other businesses, just outside the market town of Much Wenlock in Shropshire.

Two years later it became apparent that larger manufacturing premises were required and a move to nearby Telford prevailed. The company has continued to build upon its success, establishing a stronger workforce and a larger manufacturing unit. The latest acquisition includes 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and storage space.

In December 2022, Elite were delighted to complete the sale of 75% of their shares to the well-respected, Shropshire company, Lloyds Animal Feeds (LAF Holdings Ltd) in partnership with Richard Doody.

This partnership cements the future of the business, which is to develop new products, into new sectors, whilst still holding on to its core values of great customer service, short lead times, quality products and above all making the lives of all stakeholders easier, from estimators to civil engineers to installers.

With established relationships with Network Rail, National Highways, housebuilders, contractors and builders’ merchants, our team is experienced in delivering to civil and infrastructure projects across the UK.

These have included building schemes such as HS2, motorways, the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and Hinckley Point and protecting and securing critical infrastructure including Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade and major sporting and music events.

Environment

At Elite Precast Concrete we recognise the importance of making sustainable and ethical decisions.

This includes choosing materials that are responsibly sourced, energy efficient and environmentally friendly and manufacturing products with a long lifecycle and are re-cyclable or re-usable where possible.

As a manufacturer of precast concrete products, we follow and comply with the relevant codes of practice, legislation and guidance and are committed to reducing pollution and waste, whilst promoting recycling.

We maintain an environment management policy, which applies to all operations undertaken by us and is communicated to all staff, with copies available on the website.

Actions include:

• Protect and enhance the natural environment adjacent to or affected by our production.
• Measure, report and improve performance on environmental metrics.
• Develop products that improve the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
• Manage all waste streams effectively and minimise waste disposal to landfill.
• Minimise pollution and emissions associated with production and transportation.
• Use water and energy more efficiently, minimising demand on mains water and grid energy supplies.
• Use primary materials more efficiently (note – we do not use secondary materials).
• Operate in a responsible manner to protect employees, contractors and visitors.
• Liaise effectively with local communities to foster mutual understanding and respect.

Our Ethics

With 100% of concrete products made in Shropshire, we believe in paying our suppliers on time to ensure a clean supply chain, where everyone is happy. We pay our taxes and look to support our local communities in employment and belong to the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Mineral Products Association.

Our products are made to the relevant British and Industry Standards, with many made to last over 100 years and as full members of the MPA (Mineral Products Association) – the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and silica sand industries, as such, we are committed to best practice, sustainability and the sharing of knowledge, to ensure the future of the industry.

Social Value

As a responsible UK business, we believe in supporting the community, this includes supporting local charity partners and clubs, employing from the local community and donating products for community projects.

Charity Events
Our team has supported the local food bank, who provide emergency food and support to people less fortunate than ourselves.
We raise funds for various charities throughout the year, including the Wear It Pink Breast Cancer appeal, Wear It Green for Dwarfism awareness day, Children in Need Christmas Jumper Day and other charitable events.

Sporting Clubs
We support local community sporting clubs with funds towards their uniforms and new equipment.

Community Projects
We have donated products to local community projects that benefit our neighbourhoods and to the local scouting community.

Employment
Over 90% of our team are employed from the local area and as member of the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce we are committed to supporting the local area.

Apprenticeships
At Elite, we run an apprenticeship programme where members learn real-life work skills, as well as gaining an education.

Future careers
We strive to inspire those who are looking to develop future careers in the agriculture, infrastructure and built environment and work with local colleges and universities and are open to work experience students.

What we do

Elite Precast Concrete provide quality products and expertise to enhance the built environment and help create safer spaces by securing and protecting people and infrastructure.

We believe in:

• Excellent customer service
• Fast deliveries with goods delivered from stock at short notice
• Delivering quality products
• Product range – making what the customers want and need
• Growing the company – with new products, people, places (segments)
• Trust – we say what we do and if we can’t, we tell you

Strategy

Our strategic growth strategy includes:

• Product development
• Sustainable materials supply
• Customer centricity
• Brand preference
• Operational excellence
• Growth in new sectors
• Logistics excellence
• Relationship growth