Author: Daniel Brandon

Concrete History and Facts

Hoover Dam Under Construction Hey everyone, It’s Daniel from Ready Mixer Today I wanted to share some concrete facts and history with you.  To begin, the first signs of concrete in history were from the Bedouins who had an empire in southern Syria and northern Jordan. They built concrete-like structures.  The Egyptians also used mud […]

Mixer Production Rates

Short Load Concrete Mixers Hey everyone, It’s Daniel from Ready Mixer Today we are going to do a quick talk about our mixer production rates.  Our mixers would be a great addition to remote projects in the mountains or on islands.  One question I have got asked before was the production rate of our mixers […]

Mini Batch Plant Statistics

1 Yard Mixer on Trailer and Hopper Hey Everyone, Daniel here from Ready Mixer. Today I wanted to share some statistics I have found from third-party research and talking to current mini batch plant owners about running a mini concrete batch plant.  Some statistics I wanted to share with you are; how many yards of […]

Cement Storage Solutions

Wheel Loader with 1.75 Yard Mixer and Hopper in the background Hey everyone, It’s Daniel from Ready Mixer. Today we are going to talk about Cement Storage Solutions and best practices for your mini-batch plant.  Whether you are storing cement in a silo or by the bag, it is crucial to your concrete production and […]

Understanding Concrete Drying Time: What You Need to Know

Concrete drying time refers to the period required for moisture to evaporate from the concrete mix, allowing it to reach the desired strength and durability. Understanding this process is essential for ensuring the success of any concrete project. Factors That Affect Concrete Drying Time There are many chemical and physical changes that happen inside a […]

Concrete Chipping

Hey everyone, Daniel from Ready Mixer here. Today we are going to talk about concrete chipping.  Honestly, as a mini batch plant owner, this is a topic you would never want to happen to you, but it happens.  I wanted to give you an idea of how to deal with it and helpful tips when […]

The Cost of a Mini Batch Plant

Ready Mixer’s Mini Batch Plant Equipment Hey everyone, Welcome back to another blog post from Ready Mixer. Today I wanted to talk about the high cost of starting a mini batch plant and different ways you can cut costs.  Based on our market research the average cost of buying a full mini-batch plant from our […]

Understanding Concrete Mixing Ratios for Mini Batch Plants

One of the most critical aspects of operating a mini batch plant is achieving the correct mixing ratios for short-load concrete mixes. Proper mixing ratios ensure consistent quality, strength, and durability in every batch. What is a Concrete Mix Ratio? Concrete is made from combining raw materials together in different amounts, referred to as a […]

What is Ready Mixer?

Hello everyone, welcome to the Ready Mixer blog.  A quick introduction about us, Ready Mixer is a concrete equipment manufacturing company specializing in eliminating short load fees, order minimums, and wait time for construction companies, repair foundation companies, general contractors, concrete contractors, mini batch plant customers, and many others. We are based out of Huntington […]