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How Our Equipment Performs on the Ground

Projects in Action.

From large-scale quarries to local civil jobs, these case studies show how MIMICO equipment and support help customers get the job done. Each story highlights the machines used, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved – with gear that’s built for performance and backed by service you can count on.

Horokiwi Quarries Ltd – Low Profile Wash Screen

Horokiwi Quarries partnered with MIMICO Engineering to design and install a low-profile wash screen to improve the processing of sealing chip. The solution was carefully engineered to work within the constraints of the existing plant layout, delivering a cost-effective upgrade without extensive modifications.

Winstone Aggregates (Hunua) – Wash Plant Installation

Winstone Aggregates engaged MIMICO Engineering to deliver a full wash plant solution at their Hunua Quarry. The project featured the installation of a Superior Industries 36” Aggredry fine material washer, with fully integrated structures and blending controls to optimise production.

Horokiwi Quarries Ltd – Waste Water Treatment Upgrade

Horokiwi Quarries partnered with MIMICO Engineering to increase water treatment capacity at their site by installing a new LT-500 Lamella water clarifier. The upgrade was fully integrated with existing plant infrastructure using detailed 3D design, providing capacity for both current needs and future expansion.

Graymont Lime – Fixed Scalping Screen Installation

Graymont Lime engaged MIMICO Engineering to install a new fixed scalping screen at their Te Kuiti plant. The project involved the installation of a Svedala VFS 36/15 double deck screen, modular wear components, and custom chutes and conveyors, all fully integrated into the existing plant.

Horokiwi Quarries Ltd – Barmac VSI Relocation

Horokiwi Quarries engaged MIMICO Engineering to relocate their Barmac B9600 VSI crusher while minimising site downtime. Using 3D scanning and point cloud modelling, MIMICO accurately integrated new plant components with the existing plant structure to ensure a smooth, efficient installation.

Holcim Ltd – Kiwi Point Quarry Upgrade

Holcim partnered with MIMICO Engineering to complete a full plant upgrade at Kiwi Point Quarry. The project included a custom-built primary screen, crusher refurbishment, full conveyor supply, and 3D design integration - delivering a fully modernised processing plant.

Winstone Aggregates – Metso GP550 Cone Crusher Installation

Winstone Aggregates partnered with MIMICO to replace their retired Sandvik H6000 cone crusher with New Zealand’s first Metso GP550 unit. The turnkey project included full design, fabrication, and installation — all completed on a tight timeline to minimise production downtime.

Winstone Aggregates (Otaika) – Plant Upgrade

This need led Winstone Aggregates to purchase a Metso C106 Jaw crusher and Metso TK11-42-2V grizzly feeder from MIMICO to maximise the output of their current plant. To minimise the installation costs MIMICO Engineering designed a new sub-frame to accept the existing feeder mounts and the new mounting requirements for the Metso C106 jaw crusher. This sub-frame was adapted to the existing frame in order to utilise the current subsidiary equipment such a chutes and conveyors.

Stevenson Aggregates – Tefsa Filter Press Installation

Stevenson Aggregates partnered with MIMICO to install New Zealand’s first Tefsa PEH-1500 filter press, significantly improving wash water treatment and recovery efficiency. The system now allows for up to 95% water recovery, producing a dry filter cake for easy handling.

Isaac Construction Company – Plant Expansion

Isaac Construction partnered with MIMICO Engineering to deliver a major four-stage plant expansion, increasing aggregate production capacity to meet post-earthquake Christchurch development demands. The full static plant upgrade was completed over a 12-month period, providing additional output after each stage.

Stevenson Aggregates (Drury) – Water Treatment Upgrade

Stevenson Aggregates (Drury) worked with MIMICO to upgrade their water treatment capacity, replacing two existing LT-100 Lamella units with a single LT-500 clarifier. The new system supports increased storm water, truck wash, and process water volumes from the upgraded plant, while providing future capacity.

Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete – VSI Crusher Integration

MIMICO worked with Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete to integrate a tertiary crushing stage into their existing plant layout, installing a Barmac B7150SE VSI crusher using full 3D design and precise plant modifications.

Horokiwi Quarries Ltd – Sand Wash Upgrade

Horokiwi Quarries partnered with MIMICO Engineering to upgrade their wash plant with the installation of a Superior Industries 36” Aggredry fine material washer. The new system replaced the existing bucket wheel dewaterer, improving sand quality, simplifying the circuit, and delivering a drier, more conveyable finished product.

HG Leach & Co Ltd – Long-Term Fleet Partner

HG Leach & Co Ltd has partnered with MIMICO since 1996, building a large fleet of Metso crushing and screening equipment supported by Superior conveying systems. With MIMICO’s ongoing service and technical support, HG Leach maintains efficient operations across multiple quarry sites.

Byfords Construction – LT106 Primary Crusher

Byfords Construction operates the Metso LT106 mobile jaw crusher as their primary crusher, citing its efficiency, versatility, and high production capabilities as key benefits for their operation.

Horokiwi Quarries Ltd – 50m Conveyor Replacement

Horokiwi Quarries engaged MIMICO Engineering to design, manufacture, and install a new 50-metre transfer conveyor to replace an ageing system. The installation was completed over a weekend to minimise disruption, with the new conveyor custom-designed to integrate seamlessly into the existing plant layout.

Horokiwi Quarries Ltd – Wash Screen Replacement

Horokiwi Quarries engaged MIMICO Engineering to design, manufacture, and install a new 6’ x 16’ wash screen with a replaceable Metso MV mechanism. The full installation was completed over a weekend, minimising production downtime while delivering a modern, efficient screening solution.

Stevenson Aggregates – Tauhei Quarry Primary Bin Upgrade

Stevenson Aggregates partnered with MIMICO Engineering to replace the primary bin at Tauhei Quarry. The custom-designed bin resolved existing safety and production concerns, with full design, fabrication, and installation delivered on time and on budget.

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