In 2019, at the youthful age of 24, Mr. Keefe embarked on a remarkable journey by establishing Apex Ready Mix. His inaugural project posed a significant challenge, demanding vast quantities of temperature-controlled concrete, requiring the use of tube ice, and incorporating waterproofing powder in specific orders. While the initial plant, sourced from a reputable Singaporean supplier, proved reliable and effective, Mr. Keefe sought to elevate his operations further. Driven by a commitment to precision and customer satisfaction, he envisioned automating these processes to minimize errors and enhance reliability for his clientele. Drawing from his invaluable three-year experience with the first plant, Mr. Keefe provided invaluable insights and suggestions, guiding us in refining our standards with each discussion. His proactive approach and dedication to improvement have been instrumental in shaping the success of our collaboration.
Despite the reliable performance of Apex’s initial Singaporean batching plant, a significant project surfaced, demanding extensive volumes of temperature-controlled concrete, necessitating the use of tube ice and waterproofing powder in select orders. Utilizing the existing plant, Apex’s workforce manually added the tube ice and waterproofing powder, occasionally resulting in inaccuracies or omissions that compromised concrete quality. Without reliable records, rectifying errors posed a challenge when proving to end—users. In pursuit of automation solutions, Mr. Keefe, Apex’s founder, discovered a connection with Mr. Benjamin Eusebio, owner of Big Ben Ready Mix and his former classmate in a Master’s course. Encouraged by Mr. Eusebio’s glowing recommendations for Dainam Concrete Batching Plant, Mr. Keefe reached out to us.
Responding to Mr. Keefe’s needs, Dainam crafted an innovative Ice Tower capable of storing up to 10T of ice tubes, discharged via a stainless-steel screw conveyor into a weighing hopper. Our control system precisely doses the ice, ensuring accuracy and providing detailed records for end-user validation. Additionally, the new plant design incorporated an additional tank, screw conveyor, and weighing hopper for the automatic storage and dosing of waterproofing powder.
Originally intended as a backup, the plant quickly rose to prominence due to its exceptional performance and automation capabilities. Today, it serves as Apex’s primary production facility, accounting for over 70% of the company’s total concrete output.
