The quality of these videos is seriously better than something like the Discovery channel, the infographics are the best out there

Build the pit under the track and stuff you can always add the rest when the times comes to expand even more

I'm a smaller contractor, that has been building my business (without debt) for 30 years. It's taken me way too long to get to where i am now. I would have once said, limit debt and build organically. Now, I believe that debt can bring the business to a much higher level, while at the same time, understanding that there's no guarantee on the return. At the end of the day, we have ONE life, and limited time on this planet. I'm NOW going for it! ( whatever it takes to get to the next level )

besides just keeping the lh60 and going fully finished bottom discharge i see 2 inbetween solutions; 1: Prepare the groundwork and stuff like that for the bottom discharge as you build the yard, install the rest when finance and demand allow for it. That way you don't have to rip everything up and have long downtime when you do the switch later. 2: Add a conveyor system to work with the LH60, so you skip the wheel loader.

You haven’t got the time to do this and by the look of your plans, you’ve already decided 😀👍🏼

Personally I'd stick with the LH60, it gives you freedom to unload where and when, you could implement a belt system and hopper to unload into to save handling costs plus what would poor Flo do if you take away his office? Throw the saved money into that batch plant.

The editing and rendering on this video is on another level, the part were the 3d drawings transitioned into the real video of the conveyor drone shot with that music was perfect.

Go big or go home...keep fighting Daniel, we're all by your side

I mean finically why not in the groundwork for the 6 million option like the concrete for less than the 6 million but continue to operate the excavator until it starts to become finically unviable or demand starts to increase beyond current capacity.

Stick with the LH60 and box wagons as the machinery for bottom discharge goes wrong a lot and once the temperature drops too low the material can get frozen inside for days. However, the best bottom discharge system I've seen is at Tarmac Radlett. The rail goes over the bays so you just empty the wagons through the hole onto the ground below, no conveyor belts, just gravity! No machinery to go wrong and can empty a whole train in 30 minutes. Not sure you would have the room for that though as it's a circular system. Good luck with whatever you choose!

The level of depth and information put into these videos. Honestly. Daniel you deserve all the respect. What a true inspiration

Man said £6m bottom discharge. Thats a deep dish 😂

Keep current system, it allows the business to pivot quickly and be more reactive to marked demand, need more trains, add another handler. if aggre demand is reduced hire out the handler to other company's the handler could load into a belt system itself to avoid double handling

Keep the lh60, but create a conveyer system in the new yard that comes directly from the material sections where the LH60 Deposits it that then goes straight into the lorry’s that arrive on site, the conveyer goes directly above the lorry trailer or back. Saves loading it all with a wheel loader back and fourth burning diesel. That would then confirm the amount of material being loaded into the lorry’s and take stress off the weigh bridge

Loan the money, build the system, sell the lh60, big cash injection will come in handy for all the extra bits and bobs that you didnt expect once the new yard is up and running. But we all know this man made his mind up about this long ago and whatever he chose is the right decision! Anyone with a business knows that the level of effort Daniel puts in isnt worth it to not be considered by himself a market leader! 1 extra train unloading per day on average would double the income, easy decision!

If you do get a bottom discharge unit, you HAVE to call it your Freight Aggregate Rail Terminal… Rather than going head first, put the really difficult bits of infrastructure in now (under the tracks etc before you start concreting the new yard) then leave the flexibility to invest in a BDU in a few years. You have the new yard on 50 year lease so even if you put it in within 5 years that’s still 45 years it will be able to deliver that return/reduced operation expenses.

Ive watched the last few years and the success you've had is a product of all your commitment and hard work and also that of all of the employees How far the business has come but also the channel just shows how commitment and hard work does pay off! Congrats! Nothing but admiration for you all!

Long time viewer. Daniel always explains things perfectly. This should be shown in every 'business strategy' class ever, just as a real world example of things to consider. Brilliant as always.

Not for me to say don't do it! Consider purchasing another LH60 instead. This will allow you to double your productivity and provide redundancy. Remember, while you were in Dubai, you saw people making serious money with less effort and reduced exposure. Keep in mind the importance of having an exit strategy.

love these standalones but Weekly is just the nuts!!!!

Hi Daniel, Build the discharge element under the track and when you are all moved in running smoothly, build the above ground element.

This has been some journey we have been on with you pal. A mean from the very beginning you've been so down to earth and honest. Love it big chap and love watching your whole journey so far. Can't wait to see what is next for you and your company.

Like many others have suggested, Prepare the groundwork with the pit, and build the rest of the system when it makes sense. Earmark the land you need for the the future conveyors so you don't over develop those parts of the land to heavily to be ripped out later.

Get another LH60 or 2 and wheel loader and save 4 million pounds. Build a Gantry crane, it looks like one could fit.

Another great"stand alone" video, Daniel. Your upload schedule is a credit to you. I know the £6m outlay would be an issue, but I would love to see you take that route. Good luck mate!

It boils down too a simple want or need.... we all want the latest and greatest, but affordability comes into question. Need, on the other hand, is something completely different... you don't get the choice. Clearly, Ashville is growing, and that is fantastic, especially for us following and watching ! Do you have time to install a drop system ? that is the real question. I am guessing the drop system would give you greater flexibility and bigger growth for the future... Taking Ashville to the next level ❤

No doubt going moving to the new yard will be raising your debt anyway, so providing you can afford the monthly repayments and you have the money available to do so, I'd go all in now, assuming you have strategies in place to gain market share / use of new capacity in the medium term. I have so much respect for Daniel - how he takes time out of every day to film videos with all the stress of the day to day is incredible. He is truly inspirational

Congrats on the 500k!!👏👏👏

Implementing a hopper rail service in your new yard with conveyor belts to manage different aggregate solutions is an efficient and effective logistics strategy. By implementing a hopper rail service with conveyor belts, you can significantly enhance the efficiency and productivity of your aggregate handling operations. This setup not only streamlines the process but also offers long-term cost savings and improved safety for your workforce. Daniel you would feel like a kid in candy shop every time a train visits your new yard and we the followers would get many train montages, so it would seem like the answer is looking you in the face.

As a railway fan, I am definitely for the hopper system. But: If one of the conveyors breaks down, everything is on hold. Therefore: get a second Liebherr and be flexible and have a backup if one of them break down. Like the idea of the conveyor belts of others, to directly load and distribute the gravel. And: it is not in your plans, so you already decided against it. ;-)

Option #3 Hybrid System Some automation added to assist existing machines and set up Answer Multiple aggregate conveyors set up to discharge over holding bin. And Or a combination of a fixed conveyor system with additional movable conveyors that are track mounted and remote controlled. The Edge Innovate products are made close by. The MTS140 would work well for your new designed yard and add flexibility to your Offloader. Another thought would be the Edge MTS140 with a Wilson portal aggregate conveyors (I think you can find a closer manufacturer). Unload bottom drop rail cars and if needed unload from the top of the system goes down. Quick math save yourself $3-5 Million! Awesome work from you and the Crew!

Hi Daniel, ok i think if possible while you are getting the new yard ready to be out of your present site. You should move forward with the costly option conveyors. It will be hard financially 6.000.000 but it is moving forward to advance to the next level and beyond. Less noisy for neighbours. Best of Luck Daniel.

BDS I would worry that if there was a serious failure in the plant the rail head could be out of action for a number of days.... while not easy due to movement restrictions and so on you could hire a replacement LH60 or similar while not to your needs it would be a quick not nice fix. Do you have the room for storage for up to 3 or 4 loads a day? How long would a BDS be in the mainline for? If the system is at the front of your railhead it will surely mean 20+ trucks will at one stage be on the mainline whilst tipping. By the time you paid for it the plant will already be very worn out. Possible nasty surprises during excavation/planning/building. Lossing the flexibility of the bays. No electricity no work, if the power goes out are you 100% sure that generator will start and will it cope? Plus side*** If the container port became popular it would allow extra time for loading containers. chances of somebody getting hit with a wheeled or track plant greatly reduced. Cleaner/Greener and nicer for neighbours.

Daniel, after watching your posts, I believe that you are astute enough to know what to do. Plan for the future and do it properly and do it once. 👍👍

Build the concrete pit and rebar sections to future prep it. That way once there's a need (and a bit of cash freed up longer term) you can build up the shed and conveyor system which in the scheme of things will be easier to install later without having to recertify the railhead

I think you should go with the 6 million options as it will grow the business without any restrictions in the future. Currently you said you are not able to keep up with demand and the bottom discharge system will help ease the pressure.

Get another grab. It’ll 1/2 your current offload time. You have the space for it

Daniel gettin super SERIOUS 😅

I would go with an option in between, you could create the concrete box beneath the track and have it ready to add the conveyors and system at a later date, so there would never be the problem of shutting down the track to add later down the road. And for the moment concentrate one setting up the rest, as you have the LH60 and can currently offload the train and can even continue until you have the funds to add the system later.

You've got to do it Dan its the way forward

even if you got the discharge unit, keeping the LH60 would probably be a good idea so you have options, say for example a new supplier in the future cant send in BDU wagons or you start offering a material that cant use BDU (if there is such a thing), plus you've mentioned in the past starting sending stuff out from your yard too so there needs to be a way to load trains with whatever product

Daniel, We are all for and with you all the way - it’s option 2 from me, as you asked. And… What a lovely Birthday surprise - An Ashville mid-week standalone, of which the video team are producing excellent/high calibre work. Thank you😊 Take Care❤

I love that Liebherr gantry crane. Its pretty rare. Get another one as back up and double the speed you empty a train.

Use the current system. You could get another machine to offload if demand calls for such.

i have to unload my truck, in those shuuts. and its a disaster some times. the operators complain of material decontamination. because they cant easily clean the system. and it takes around 20mins to have the belts clean. big companys. aperam chatelet arcelor mittal dunkerque arcelormittal volklingen. ect.

Future proofing the business is a must. If u don’t take the 6 million plan u cannot expand as big and fast as u want. Taking the 6 mill idea would enable a future of huge growth, with a huge yard, with a huge business. You only get one shot to do it, if you got the idea, the finance in place, the vision to become that huge entity. Go for it Daniel. No Holds Barred. If u don’t do it, u risk sustaining a growth into a yard that u may simply be sustaining and gradually growing without the impact of thrusting into the future at a fast bullish pace

Build the concrete pit under the tracks. You can install the machines later.

keep with the lh60 then just have 2 if demand asks for it

I would say do the ground work for it so you have the infrastructure in place, then when finances allow put it in piece by piece

The quality of these videos is fucking incredible

Glad to see your considering other forms of unloading

Do it once, do it right.

Daniel, your business is brilliant, your level headed and know what's needed and when to progress your companies new yard. My advice for what it's worth, is to weigh up the options for what's needed now, then stick with your decision. If its spend the big money now, or spend it in 5 years.. trust the advice you've been given, then trust your decision off the back of it.. Alex.

Bottom discharge. From seeing your beginnings to where you are now Daniel, it will be best for your business, employees and future operations.

Remember the multitude of ways to be profitable...... more trains = more materials= more sales= increased revenue however it also brings more costs. The real question is (and im sure we all know the answer is YES!) Will you regret not doing it? Love the work and passion brother.

No, as you'd be blocking colnbrook all the time the train is discharging, so wouldn't be able to get 4paths a day. Get a second lh60.

Ashville always delivers, literally.

Been watching you grow since you started yt…… every video shows professionalism and expertise at the highest level….. looking forward to your new venture …. But be careful of over stretching yourself with the cost of the new yard and the greater stress it will bring ….. good luck in all you do

Thank you for clearing out this kind of solution for me that I asked in previous video :) very nice edit and very clearly explained. Kudos for you :) Now I know what is behind all this stuff, hope your choice will move you forward, good luck 😊

First guy ay

Doing the concrete part now seems like a great idea, leaves options for the future with less disruption. The LH60 seems to work fine for the time being. Good luck either way 👍

Stick with the LH60 but get a couple of mobile conveyors to offload into and distribute your materials. This way you have the option to change the yard around if you need to. It would be a lot cheaper too.

It is so nice when you do this animation so we can understand.I don’t know who is doing it but is awesome. Well done 👏

i would implement the Groundwork for a BDU, because as Daniel said in a Ashvill Weekly do it right the first Time. If you have the Groundwork ready and the cost of the LH60 is rising as the Maschine gets older you can just fit a BDU because you allready have the Groundwork, the LH60 can be used for the time beeing but dont end up like the problems you have with your old Wheelloaders, there are high in hours and can break and end up not worth fixxing. Logistics wise speaking it would be wise if moving forward you don't do double Handling, and bring more Material and shorten the Unloadtime. Thanks for the Standalone Video. Greetings from Switzerland

I think you should probably put the box and bits in to support bottom discharge now. But maybe wait until the main works are out of the way before you do the above ground pieces. Long term, if you're planning on being there for 50 years, it's probably the way forwards. Short term, maybe a bigger LH60C (maybe the High-Rise version?) may be a good purchase, gives you some redundancy and lets you unload a bit quicker. Or the LH60's bigger brother the LH80 :)

Brilliant video very interesting! Looking forward to all this new content with the new yard ! 👌🏽👍🏽

Put the concrete box inplace under the track as your building the yard, the machinery can always be added at a later date if the need arises.

Imagine working for a company like Ashville. So exciting to see the progress and innovation. Continues to inspire.

Keep the current set up with the LH60 for now. But put in the preparation works for the bottom discharge system like the pit shed, concrete box and conveyor tunnel.

Go for it Daniel, you’re a brilliant business man and you wouldn’t of made this video if you wasn’t thinking of doing it, life is a constant gamble but you seem to win 🏆 most of the time 👌👌 and just think of the amount of trains you’ll see every day 😁😁🔥🔥👌👌

Definitely go for the bottom discharge system. You’re wanting to evolve the business to the next level. That system takes you to that next level 🙌🙌

Daniel we know you walked this issue thru Tom fox and Odonovan. The decision has already been made 😆 😆 😆. Either way happy you're involving us in the process.

Go for it Daniel you have already make your mind up. 👍👍👍👍👍

i have to unload my truck, in those shuuts. and its a disaster some times. the operators complain of material decontamination. because they cant easily clean the system. and it takes around 20mins to have the belts clean. big companys. aperam chatelet arcelor mittal dunkerque arcelormittal volklingen. ect

These stand alone videos are amazing 👏

I’d say yes… new yard, new start, new contracts, new opportunities, if anyone can you can… You’re an inspirational person and would want to work for you. 🤛🏻

If you decide to go with the bottom discharge, Keep the LH60 to help load the tippers and don't sell it like the Artic's.

You should definitely do it... just make sure to keep the LH60 around if the belt for the BDU gives trouble... Upward my friend ❤

501k congrats 👏🏿, bigup yrself Daniel into the yard 🤔 happy Wednesday ✔️

Prepare now for installing the system. Build all. What is necessary. And when you will need the extra unloading capacity and doesnt pay off anymore doing things with the excavators then build the conveyor belt. Dont do it just to impress people. Find contracts and be able finance all the necessary extra equipment like trucks which later will be important to distribute the material to the construction sites you got orders from.

Another issue i dont think i hear you mention was the time it will take to plan, build, check, test and then put into action because you wont be able to offload any material till then. During that time the track will be out of action because its happening right at the front so no trains will be able to come in and be material taken the current way.

What about buying another lh60 in a couple of years time? Then you can have two working, which doubles your capacity, and also covers the risk of breakdowns as you can still get the train unloaded with the one machine.

Bottom feeder seems a great idea with the points you made and it puts you as market leader and a Company of the future. Good luck Daniel and your team..

The decision is yours mate, all I'll say is "fortune favours the brave" and I have no doubt that whatever you choose, you will make the best of it, good luck

Love the pit and grave system

@Ashville - I would recommend having the train track that is above the Height of the bays and then have a track for the 2 trucks with buckets to scope up the sand, type 1, etc. and have the bays next to the train track so that a loader could load up the trucks.

You got me there I thought it was Sunday lool 😂😂💯

Should definitely do the bottom discharge solution. The labour and fuel savings alone would pay the loan required. The cost per ton would effectively be reduced, meaning youre more competitive, allowing more sales and upper the train schedule. IMO its the obvious solution for growth

I'm not that much into material handling, but back then when you got your LH60 I was really wondering like "wow. So many individuals and machinery on tires just to offload sand and stone?" A lot here are saying just stick to the LH60. If you have that much of an advantage in the area you are supplying material with, that may work for a few years. But if there's any technologically somewhat advanced competition I doubt you can keep up. Loaders, shovels, workers, maintenance - tires, fluids, service, diesel (we all know, will only go up), TIME,... These are all factors that very very likely will only get worse in coming years. The bottom discharge system is a no-brainer in my opinion, even though I doubt you can get one fully installed in a timely manner if you haven't had it planned out long ago already. If that's a viable option, I would at least get the concrete work and preparations in, which you can't easily add later, NOW. And build it out at a later stage. If you can really get the BDS built in a timely manner and get the financials for it, I'd do it now. It's mindboggling to me to offload it with a shovel on to the ground, get a loader to pack it into a bay, and then again get it loaded from there. Touched three times with individually operated machinery to get it out. If the financials are there I would have it loaded by a conveyor as well if you only have 3 main types of aggregate. And a shovel (maybe from the hire service) for backup. Also, get a BDS planned out to accomodate a concrete mixing plant layout. That would make even more sense. I doubt you will still be messing around with volumetrics in a few years. I remember you talking about how some customers dislike em lol Good luck Daniel!

put the sub base for the BDU in now while buildng new yard, add another LH60 as the other will be paid off in a few years, use 2 to unload trains faster, double handling will just have to be done for now, as demand grows u add peices to the BDU to get it up and running in 5 years time, by then both LH60s are paid as well which the newer one could be sold for cash ingection. GL and keep pushing COZ ASHIVILLE IS NOT SHOOK !!!!

Hi Daniel, Quality video as usual, bottomless discharge of aggregate it’s a tough one. You’re making good money with what you’ve got and not forgetting your haemorrhaging money with the new yard, appreciate that you want future proof everything. You can get too big too quick but you are a savvy businessman for sure, go with your heart.. regards Chris.

I did some work on the bridge next to this discharge. Feels strange seeing it again in Ashville video. During the night, the bottom discharge is so quiet, even if it's type 1 and quick and efficient.

Put in provision for the BDU if you can afford to, even if not fully installed, and if anything Ashville has shown it will grow business to meet this need. Think for the future!

Living locally the ground will be London clay with gravel below. The gravel could be extracted , graded and sold. Also, you have a lake across the so there may be a flooding risk during construction. Also you have a key freight line ( on the west side if I have my compass right) you would have to get permission from NWR. With HS2 work winding down over the coming year there may be capacity for more freight trains

You have already sent it, but glad you went with your own Mind (logically assuming the send) (glad your not feeding the haters but the emotion you shown recently was comforting for the young gen 🤘🏾

Go BIG and do it! You want to save time off loading so you have an option to store more Aggregate. Installing it now would also future proofs the business, Sure you could get some sponsors together for funding! I already know the video documentary behind you building the Pit would be epic too! Were all behind you!🙏👊

Your editing team are on another level! How is it that i have started to watch your vids when there is no relevance to my life what so ever 🤣but i enjoy them. im sure you will choose the right decision that is best suited for your business. Onwards and Upwards for the ashville team 😉

Great video… the fact that you are thinking of it shows that the captain of industry is growing big time, as this is not pocket money…. This is SERIOUS, if the financial burden is worth it and the ashville group is comfortable to handle it then surley it’s a no brainer and go for it, more trains , more material, more revenue….. ashville is reaching levels beyond 💪🏻… if you build it they will come

Absolutely superb video as always 👍👍

Hi Daniel, many congrats on your growth to date, the videos They are so inspirational, I think you should build the underground bunker and then when Ashville need extra capacity, you add the remainder. keep on working the rewards will follow. O BTW I have copied your training room in my business