Introduction

SMEET Ready Mix specializes in the production of all types of ready mix concrete to serve the needs of construction industry. We have the capability & capacity to fulfill any type of project whether it is below ground level or above. We are here to serve you or rather create a partnership that would be one of the most memorable one by offering our products & services.

SMEET Ready Mix believes in quality products & services, that is why we have a different & unique approach to the market. SMEET Ready Mix has a huge fleet of pumps & mixes capable of fulfilling our customer needs. Also the company is willing to invest more & more as per the market requirements

We believe that excellence in ready mix concrete equates to the on-time delivery of Quality product to our customer. Our commitment therefore is to provide our customers with the most appropriate product and service solution to meet their individual requirements.

SMEET Ready Mix has been successfully awarded with ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 accreditation. It is our big commitment towards sustaining quality, environment & complying with all standards of ISO, enhancing our Quality & Environmental Management System that will keep the spirit alive of maintaining environmentally friendly operations.

Production Facilities

SMEET Ready Mix currently operates a number of production facilities with a minimum of two production plants per location & a minimum design capacity of 120 cu.m per hour per facility. Facilities are equipped with State-of-the-Art concrete plants fitted with central mixers, computerized controls, shaded aggregates, water chillers, ice plants and comprehensive concrete laboratory testing facilities. SMEET Ready Mix has a competent team of experienced and dedicated professionals ensuring that the equipments are affectively utilized to fulfill customers expectations, and comply with all local & B.S. Concrete requirements.

SMEET Ready Mix currently supplies the market from two strategically placed locations – the Industrial Area to the south-west of Doha and Lusail to the north. From these sites SMEET has proven its ability to offer a full coverage of all products to all areas of Qatar. In addition to these locations, SMEET Ready Mix has advanced plans for installations in two further sites at Al-Khor and Mesaieed.

In addition, the company is working towards setting up a number of satellite plants which will serve key and strategic customer projects. These plants are designed to be placed on site to supply concrete on a contract-based requirement. This production capability and versatility enables the company to meet all concrete requirements as dictated by the demands of the Contractor, Client and Consultant.

In support of this position SMEET Ready Mix operates one of the most modern transportation fleets in Qatar. In order to meet our objectives we have invested and will continue to invest in the most modern, and reliable facilities and equipment.

All our plants and sites have the following features to maintain our standards of production and delivery quality:

• Modern internationally recognized batching plants for the rapid and uniform mixing of all the ingredients
• Load cells capable of batching the ingredients to a very high level of accuracy
• Moisture sensors in the sand bins to take care of the variation in the sand moisture thereby resulting in a higher level of consistency in the concrete mixes
• Separate designated shaded bins for storing the aggregates and sand of varying sizes and physical properties, so as to avoid the cross mixing and contamination of the raw materials
• An on site laboratory at each plant location sufficiently equipped with the machinery & competent staff to effectively implement the Company Quality policy with regards to Quality Assurance & Control.
• To maintain temperature control of the concrete in its fresh state, SMEET has installed and commissioned plants capable of producing flake ice and chilled water. The use of flake ice ensures that the ice completely melts before the concrete is placed in the structure thereby eliminating the danger of creating air pockets in the concrete placed in the formwork.

Quality Management

Quality is the key to all areas of our operations. Our business operates in accordance with strict procedures and policies where SMEET Ready Mix is ISO 9001: 2008 and 14001:2004 certified.

• Quality Assurance To ascertain the SMEET concrete production the quality of the concrete is generally assured by effective built-in proactive quality controls. The procedures are documented & effectively communicated to all personnels involved in production at customer site operations. These procedures are continuously monitored, and evaluated for effectiveness to assure constant improvement.
• Raw Materials Control The control of raw materials is proactively done to assure the quality of finished product & is done in accordance with ASTM & B.S. standards. The standards upon which the quality assurance system is based is always kept handy to the technical team who are being constantly trained & developed to increase the depths of these knowledge & norms.

Laboratory Facilities

SMEET's latest equipped Laboratory is capable of doing and fulfilling all the tests and trials needed. These concrete laboratory plays an integral role in the management systems. They are divided into quality assurance and quality control.

With respect to the Quality Assurance SMEET Ready Mix are equipped with the required resources to conduct all the required tests for raw material as well as all the needed approvals and checks for the raw materials suppliers.

For the Quality Control of products are as per a very detailed & progressive quality plan. Such is conducted during the batching process and after production prior to dispatch.

The Ready mix division in SMEET has a laboratory facility at each of its plants, which are equipped and capable of controlling and assuring quality as per the approved and rigorous quality plan.

SMEET also has a main laboratory in its industrial area plant which in addition of QA/QC function that these labs are playing , the main lab is supporting all the product development activities. This facility is also effectively equipped to design products as per customer requirements and their project's specifications as well as offering effective alternative solutions and consultations to customers.

This particular role complements and facilitates the customer service ideology that SMEET has adopted.

Health & Safety

We believe that the Health and Safety of our employees, (and all those who come into contact with, or who are influenced by its operations), is paramount.

In addition, the Company is committed to complying with all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation and Regulations. Measuring performance is an essential aspect in the process of maintaining and improving Health, Safety and Environmental performance and record. It comprises of active systems which monitor the achievement of plans, their implementation and their effectiveness in complying with legislation and best practice, and reactive systems which monitor accidents, ill health and incidents

Our Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSEMS) is intended to be used to set an acceptable level of Heath, Safety and Environmental Performance Standards for SMEET. In addition, it is also combined, where applicable, with other Statutory Laws, Regulations, Policies and Procedures.

Regular risk assessments are carried out and any Health & Safety hazards area are eliminated. Personal Protective Equipment is issued and worn by staff at all times. The company operates a strict procedure for the investigation of accidents and dangerous occurrences which includes the recommendation & implementation of preventative measures.

Qualified First Aiders and First Aid Equipment are provided at all workplaces and each location has designated Fire Wardens and firefighting equipment to control of any emergency that could arise.

The Company is intent on conducting its activities in such a manner as to ensure the Health and Safety of all the Company's employees and the protection of all Company's assets. The Company will take all necessary measures to avoid placing others who may be affected by its activities at risk. As a matter of course the SMEET will also regularly identify and review all Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of its business.

Products & Mix Design

SMEET is focused on sustaining quality & is very strict on providing project specifications as per its customer's requirements. Our Technical Department comprises of the most experienced technical people that have been working in this field for so long on special mixes. That's why SMEET is ready to support you in designing any special mixes or even suggesting the suitable mixes for your project requirements.

Platinum Customer Service

As a customer oriented company, we fully understand that our customers demand a competent supplier that offers the right products & solutions, assures timely delivery of quality products & services. We at SMEET Ready Mix are committed to fulfilling our customer's requirements on products, product delivery, care & services.

SMEET understands that gross & profitability can only be achieved by having a satisfied customer portfolio. This has been the center conviction & focus behind the decision making processes at SMEET from strategic decisions on investment, to decisions on process mapping & formulation of work procedures to recruitment & training and development of staff have always been conducted with this prime focus & objective in mind.

Environment

SMEET Ready Mix is committed to uphold highest the standards in Environmental Management. Its control procedures have been developed in accordance with the principles of ISO 14001:2004.   Our Environmental Management System has been accredited by the certifying body – Quality Austria.

Each site operates to an agreed Environmental Plan and regular inspections are carried out to identify and eliminate environmental hazards. All employees are given a regular awareness training in environmental issues.