Newlay Asphalt Unveils Yorkshire’s Most Advanced Sustainable Asphalt Plant in Brandesburton

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Newlay Asphalt Ltd is set to open the most technically advanced asphalt plant in Yorkshire next month, following an £8 million investment aimed at bolstering regional infrastructure and sustainability.

Situated on the Catfoss Industrial Estate in Brandesburton, the new facility represents a major milestone for the independent asphalt supplier.

The plant will be officially opened by Charlie Dewhirst, MP for Bridlington and the Wolds, on Friday 4 April, with production commencing the following Monday, 7 April.

Public Welcome at Open Days

To mark the launch, Newlay Asphalt will host two open days, offering the public and prospective customers the chance to explore the state-of-the-art facility. The site will be open from 12pm to 3pm on Friday 4 April and from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 5 April.

Supporting Local Supply Chains

The fully automated plant will supply local authorities, housing developers and private contractors with high-quality, locally produced asphalt. This will support road surfacing and reconstruction projects across East Yorkshire, reducing reliance on distant suppliers and cutting transport emissions.

Asphalt is produced by drying and heating aggregates, then coating them with bitumen to create a durable, waterproof surface material commonly used in roads and pavements.

Community-Conscious Development

Newlay Asphalt has worked closely with local residents and planners to minimise the site’s environmental and visual impact. As a result, the height of the plant was reduced by five metres during the design phase, and landscaping efforts are underway to enhance site ecology and improve visual integration.

The plant is equipped with a state-of-the-art filtration system that captures and cleans by-product gases before release, and acoustic cladding has been applied to reduce noise pollution.

Driving Job Creation and Economic Growth

Once operational, the plant will support a fleet of 12 delivery vehicles and generate local employment opportunities. The investment signals Newlay Asphalt’s commitment to long-term regional development and its growing presence in Yorkshire.

Founded in 2014, Newlay Asphalt first opened in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Since then, the company has expanded significantly, investing in a larger facility at its original site in 2022. The new Brandesburton site continues this trajectory, strategically located to reduce road miles and carbon emissions.

Environmental Innovation at the Forefront

Jamie Brown, Operations Director at Newlay Asphalt, emphasised the environmental and economic rationale behind the new site:

“Locating the plant in Brandesburton dramatically reduces the number of transport miles into the East Riding. That means lower emissions, reduced costs, and a better outcome for both customers and the planet.”

The facility runs primarily on LPG instead of traditional fuel oils, significantly cutting emissions. According to Business Development Manager Danny Sykes, this switch equates to removing 280 diesel cars from the roads each year—totalling over 1.39 million road miles.

“LPG also enables us to operate more quietly, efficiently and with fewer deliveries,” said Sykes. “Plus, the system is hydrogen-ready, giving us the flexibility to transition to alternative fuels in the near future.”

An advanced air purification system filters the equivalent of 93 Olympic-size swimming pools of air per hour before release, underscoring the plant’s environmental credentials.

A Circular Economy Approach

The site embodies Newlay Asphalt’s rebranded commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. During construction, 90% of imported materials were recycled, and much of the on-site material was reused.

The company is also investing in innovative eco-products, including a carbon-zero asphalt and warm mix solutions that lower production temperatures by 30°C—reducing fuel usage by 25% and allowing roads to reopen more quickly.

Looking ahead, the Brandesburton facility will integrate solar energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with plans to transition the company fleet to electric vehicles.

“We’re proud to lead by example,” said Jamie Brown. “Our products and processes are helping East Riding of Yorkshire Council and others meet their sustainability targets—and shaping the future of low-carbon road construction.”