{"id":7,"date":"2013-09-30T02:03:38","date_gmt":"2013-09-30T02:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.purpleblaze.com.au\/karreman\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2024-10-12T09:18:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T23:18:28","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karreman.com.au\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Karreman Quarries<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Supporting Growth in Brisbane and South East Queensland<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Brisbane and South East Queensland are among Australia’s fastest-growing regions, driving the nation’s economic growth. Since 1977, Karreman Quarries has been at the forefront of supplying essential quarry products such as road base,\n asphalt aggregate, and rock to support the rapid expansion of the region’s infrastructure. Organisations including the Brisbane Port Authority and Queensland Main Roads depend on Karreman Quarries for high-quality materials to meet\n their growing infrastructure needs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our Heritage: A Story of Hard Work and Growth<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Karreman Quarries began its journey in 1970 when two brothers started hiring trucks and equipment to the Redland Shire Council during the day and transporting produce to the Brisbane market at night. In 1974, they secured a contract\n to cart mineral sand for AMA on North Stradbroke Island, marking their first major step into the industry. In 1976, they purchased the quarry on West Mount Cotton Road from Tom and Betty Blunt, a pivotal moment that laid the foundation\n for the company’s future.<\/p>\n

The years that followed were marked by hard work, long hours, and significant sacrifices, which led to the growth of Karreman Quarries into the successful, family-owned, and operated business it is today. With a focus on quality, efficiency,\n and community, Karreman Quarries has earned its reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality quarry materials for Brisbane and South East Queensland.<\/p>\n

Through years of hard work, long hours, and many sacrifices, Karreman Quarries grew into the successful, family-owned, and operated business it is today. Our dedication and commitment have shaped our reputation as a reliable provider\n of high-quality quarry materials, trusted by the communities we serve.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our Resources and Capabilities<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Karreman Quarries employs over 150 skilled workers, including quarry operators, truck drivers, maintenance technicians, and quality control specialists, each contributing to the production of top-quality road base products for Queensland\u2019s\n southeast. We operate Australia\u2019s largest privately owned fleet of Mack Trucks, equipped with quad-axle trailers, as well as a full range of heavy machinery to mine and develop the resources needed for the region’s growth. Our capability\n to deliver efficiently and reliably is a key factor in our long-standing success.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Fleet and Equipment<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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From humble beginnings, our transport fleet has grown substantially. Today, Karreman Quarries operates around 120 Mack Trucks, delivering quarry products throughout South East Queensland from our Mount Cotton Quarry. In celebration\n of our journey, we are about to take delivery of our 600th Mack Truck, a milestone that reflects our continued growth and commitment to the industry. Our 500th truck was celebrated with a unique mural, marking our journey from humble\n beginnings. You can read more about it here:\n Truckin with Kermie<\/a> and\n Owner Driver<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 1997, Karreman Quarries expanded operations into the Brisbane Valley Region, leveraging resources in Harlin to supply rock and sand to the area. Our commitment to growth and quality continues, with an eye toward the future of the\n Harlin division.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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