Portland Quarry, Readymix & Hollowcore

Portland Builders was founded in 1988 by Nico Heyns and Helenus Scholtz. The company started small and focused mainly on the resedential market, but Portland Group has since been transformed into one of the leading suppliers of aggregates, ready-mix and hollow core in the Western Cape. In 2000, the 65ha quarry, situated on the picturesque Vissershok Road in Durbanville, was acquired. Ever since, visitors and employees have been able to appreciate the view of the blooming canola each year. Portland Quarry produces construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone and dust from the natural deposits of the Malmesbury Hornfels. In 2000 the quarry underwent a major facelift and new offices were built, a decent entrance road was scraped and new crushers were also installed. Only a year after the opening of Portland Quarry, three Portland Readymix plants were installed. These plants provide a range of concrete which are designed for the whole spectrum of the construction industry. ...