Wade Adams expand with new concrete production site in Dubai
Concrete manufacturing company commissions two Ammann Elba CBT 130 plants in Jabel Ali
WADE Adams Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturing LLC, part of the renowned Wade Adams Group of Companies, have recently commissioned a new state-of-the-art concrete production facility in Jabel Ali, Dubai. The site is equipped with two Ammann Elba CBT 130 plants, marking another milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality ready-mixed concrete solutions across the region.
Founded in 1976, Wade Adams have grown into one of the largest construction and engineering companies in the UAE, with operations extending into Qatar and Cyprus. The group employs over 11,000 professionals and operates a fleet of more than 4,000 heavy and light equipment units, positioning it as a key player in projects ranging from interchanges, tunnels, highways, dams, residential developments, and ready-mixed concrete supply.
Wade Adams is one of Ammann’s most important customers in the Dubai region, with a strong history of using both asphalt and concrete production technology from the brand. Their latest investment in the CBT 130 concrete batching plants reflects a continuation of this trusted relationship.
The decision to expand with Ammann Elba was driven by the brand’s strong reputation, proven reliability, and successful performance history of Ammann asphalt plants already in use by Wade Adams. The new CBT 130 plants offer efficiency, consistency, and robust capacity, allowing Wade Adams to meet the growing demand for high-quality concrete in the UAE.
The dual CBT 130 configuration installed at Jabel Ali was customized to fit the unique conditions and space constraints of the local site. The CBT concrete plants are modular in design, which significantly reduces erection time, transport costs, and installation complexity. This modularity not only supported the customized twin-plant setup but also provided greater efficiency and faster commissioning.
Each of the two CBT 130 plants installed at Jabel Ali is equipped with the renowned Elba CEM 300 TP mixer, capable of producing up to 130m3 of concrete per hour. To ensure flexibility and efficiency, the plants feature a five-compartment aggregate storage system with a total capacity of 125m3, as well as precise dosing equipment for multiple additives, silica, and ice.
The Elba CEM 3000 TP twin-shaft, twin-spiral mixer ensures perfectly homogeneous concrete mixes in less time. Its superior output performance supports high efficiency on large-scale projects. The design features easy-to-remove shaft seals, which reduce downtime during maintenance. In addition, the wear parts offer industry-leading durability, ensuring the longest service life and maximum value.
At the heart of the production system is the Ammann as1 plant control system, designed to guarantee maximum quality and reliability. The system offers high-end process visualization, consistency checks, and real-time moisture measurement, ensuring a stable and efficient production cycle. Importantly, the ice-making and ice-dosing process is fully integrated into the as1 control system, allowing seamless management of all critical parameters from a single interface. This integration ensures that even under the UAE’s extreme climatic conditions, the concrete mix maintains the highest quality and consistency.
The project was realized through Ammann Dubai, the regional hub responsible for Ammann asphalt and concrete plants as well as road-building equipment, including pavers and compaction machinery, across the Middle East. The Ammann Dubai operation is led by Fouad Abou Rjeili, who manages the branch with a focus on delivering customer-driven solutions tailored to the region’s infrastructure needs.
Supporting the project on the ground was Abhirup Chatterjee, concrete plant specialist at Ammann Dubai. With over 15 years of experience in the concrete machinery industry, he brings deep expertise in concrete plants, precast plants, and concrete pumps, and his technical knowledge and hands-on approach were instrumental in ensuring a smooth installation and start-up of the new CBT 130 plants at Wade Adams’ Jabel Ali site.
With this expansion, Wade Adams have further strengthened their role as a leading supplier of ready-mixed concrete, reinforcing their ability to deliver on complex infrastructure and development projects across the Middle East.
