Fibo Collect will be exhibiting at Build North Expo for the first time!
Fibo Collect allows contractors, landscapers and groundworkers to collect freshly mixed materials on demand in small quantities, with batches typically prepared and dispensed in minutes.
It is designed to reduce reliance on traditional ready-mix deliveries and on-site mixing for smaller jobs.
The company has positioned its technology within builders’ merchant yards and aggregates sites across the UK, targeting trade users who require flexible volumes and quicker turnaround times for materials.
Drive-thru batching model targets efficiency and reduced material waste
The fibo Collect system operates as a self-service batching terminal where users select required volumes via a touchscreen interface before material is dispensed via a conveyor system into a vehicle or container.
According to the company, the model is intended to reduce waste associated with over-ordering and improve efficiency for smaller construction projects, particularly where conventional ready-mix supply chains can be cost-prohibitive or slow.
Industry applications have largely focused on small-scale concrete and mortar use, where demand patterns are inconsistent and delivery logistics can create delays on active sites.
The technology has been adopted across multiple UK locations in recent years as merchants and operators seek alternative revenue streams from existing yard space and equipment.
Expansion reflects wider demand for decentralised construction supply chains
The adoption of systems such as fibo Collect reflects a wider shift in parts of the construction materials sector towards decentralised, on-demand supply models.
By embedding batching systems within merchant yards, operators are able to serve trade customers without relying on large centralised concrete plants or minimum-order delivery thresholds.
While supporters argue the approach improves convenience and reduces waste, its long-term impact on traditional ready-mix producers and logistics models remains an open question, particularly as the sector continues to adapt to cost pressures and skills shortages.
The system also raises operational considerations for merchants, including maintenance requirements, quality control processes and integration with existing supply operations.
Industry interest grows in automated material dispensing systems
fibo Collect’s appearance at Build North Expo comes amid growing industry interest in automation and digitisation across construction supply chains, particularly in materials handling and small-load logistics.
The company’s model is part of a broader trend towards technology-enabled distribution systems aimed at improving efficiency in fragmented construction markets.
While adoption is expanding, the long-term scalability of self-service batching systems will depend on sustained merchant uptake, regulatory compliance in materials handling and consistent demand from small contractors and trades.
