SNCC uses BKT’s EARTHMAX tyres in its French quarry operations to boost productivity, improve operator comfort, and deliver reliable performance in demanding conditions.
Discovering SNCC’s Quarry Operations in France
A few hundred kilometres from Paris, in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, lies a small town with just a handful of residents, home to one of the country’s most important quarries. We are talking about Société Nouvelle des Carrières de Coussegrey (SNCC), a company specialising in processing crushed hard limestone materials, such as aggregates, sand, and gravel, for construction companies and public works projects.
Supporting Efficiency and Reliability at SNCC
BKT has stepped in to see firsthand how its solutions can best support the challenging applications in this highly complex industrial sector. BKT tyres have proven to be a reliable partner in supporting SNCC operators’ workplace safety and the company’s commitment to sustainability. The French company has implemented measures to reduce machinery fuel consumption and improve operational efficiency, focusing on long-term durability and a lower total cost of ownership.
That’s where the company’s needs align with BKT’s product offerings, given their ability to deliver consistent performance over time and uncompromising reliability.
Florent Lejay, Plant Supervisor, said, “Our relationship with BKT began when the solutions we were using previously no longer met our needs. Today, instead, we can rely on prompt and timely technical support, but above all on efficient tyres that add value to our operations.”
EARTHMAX SR 41: Traction, Stability and Operator Comfort
SNNC has specifically chosen to rely on tyres from the EARTHMAX range to equip its rigid dump trucks—equipment used in a wide variety of operating conditions.
Bruno Julien, Production Manager and Quarry Foreman, points out: “The ways we use our vehicles are extremely varied, a factor that requires great versatility and manoeuvrability. We often work on difficult terrain and in extremely variable weather conditions. So, we needed a solution that would guarantee traction, stability, and comfort, as well as minimising vibrations and jolts, both when loading and while on the move.”
The company needed to reduce wheel spin and improve operator comfort without compromising traction or stability, particularly when travelling long distances and carrying heavy loads. The EARTHMAX SR 41 tyre was selected to meet these requirements, providing a balance of durability, even wear and flexibility under demanding operating conditions. Adjusting tyre pressure to the application also improved performance, comfort, and handling on wet or slippery surfaces while maintaining vehicle stability.
“All of these factors have resulted in greater ease of use, reduced overall fatigue, and improved overall performance. Right from the start, we were able to experience firsthand the benefits of BKT tyres for both the operator and the machinery, as they significantly improved operational efficiency and our daily work,” added Julien.
EARTHMAX SR 47: Durability in Challenging Quarry Conditions
In a high-level quarry like Coussegrey, versatility and durability play a central role, especially in work areas where you constantly alternate between ascents and descents. This is where EARTHMAX SR 47 comes into play, another BKT tire the company has chosen to rely on for its excellent abrasion resistance, which is essential in this type of environment.
In addition, this product ensures durability and shock absorption throughout all operating phases. “Even under the most challenging conditions, we can count on excellent lane-keeping and progressive braking. These aspects translate into essential safety and reliability,” concluded Chloé Parisot, dump truck operator.
SNCC’s experience demonstrates how performance, reliability, and technical support can tangibly impact the efficiency of daily operations. In environments with difficult terrain, heavy loads, and particularly demanding working conditions, BKT solutions prove a strategic ally in improving operator comfort and safety while also optimising productivity and total cost of ownership in the long run.
