About KIS Quarries
How we Keep it SimpleOUR COMPANY
Petersons Quarry, which is owned by Richmond Valley Council but operated by KIS Plant Pty Ltd t/a KIS Quarries, has been supplying quarry materials to the local region for both road construction and private sale since 1916.
Resource investigations have confirmed that the Petersons Quarry site contains unweathered, high quality basalt suitable for the supply of the construction and road base materials.
We are able to provide a wide range of products sourced from high quality basalt rock including roadbase, aggregates, rock products and other quarry products. Further products include E2 drainage blanket (90mm-200mm), E5 drainage blanket (40mm-90mm) and Scour rock.
OUR VALUES
KIS Plant have a commitment to innovation and excellence. We provide the highest quality equipment and stand by what we build.
SAFETY
KIS Plant has implemented a Safety & Health Management System specific to our business.
Preventing hazards and controlling risks are key to reaching ZERO HARM and the importance of incorporating a safe work culture into our daily lives.
QUALITY
KIS Plant only manufactures quality equipment with top of the range products. We realise the importance of satisfying our customers and retaining their loyalty with quality equipment and support.
COMMITMENT
KIS Plant are committed to support our clients and ensure our equipment is running at the highest efficiency.
INTEGRITY
KIS Plant believe that building strong moral principles are key to having a successful long-term relationship with our clients.
ACCOUNTABILITY
KIS Plant take responsibility to back our equipment to perform as designed and will follow through from concept to reality. We will provide a solution that exceeds the customers expectation of both performance and budget.
INNOVATION
KIS Plant is always looking for more efficient ways to save our clients time and money with quality equipment. We have a passion for success and are driven by creating innovative solutions.
OUR DIRECTORS
Peter Roberts
Peter’s professional experience as a qualified Civil Engineer covers management and technical positions in the Quarrying, Civil and Mining sectors. His career spans across companies including Leighton Contractors, John Holland, Xstrata and Goldings.
Peter has most recently held the role of General Manager for two Drilling and Blasting Companies and has been successful in the growth and development of these businesses through his strong focus on business strategy, customer relations and by motivating and empowering teams to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Peter is an experienced and respected shot firer, his technical ability has led to the successful and safe delivery of blasting and material processing across Quarries, Mines and Civil Infrastructure Projects.
Peter has a strong focus on ensuring positive relationships are formed and sustained with our clients by providing innovative solutions and rewarding results for their business.
Peter Roberts - Director of KIS Quarries
Brian Turner
Brian Turner, Director and co-founder of SEE Civil and Quarry Solutions has over 40 years in the Quarry and Civil industry.
Brian’s legacy has been his impact within the quarry fraternity in providing diverse specialist purpose built quarry plant to maximise material yields and production on a grand scale.
Brian’s most recent notable projects include Woodburn Quarry which has been producing up to 7,000 tonne/day of aggregates, pavement materials and various graded rock products.
Brian Turner - Director of KIS Quarries
Sally Engel
Sally joined KIS Plant as an Accountant in 2020.
She has more than 20 years’ experience including finance experience across multiple industries and has worked in Asia, the UK, Europe and Australia.
Sally holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and has previously been a Chartered Accountant.”
Sally Engel - Director of KIS Quarries
OUR STAFF
Rhys O’Brien
Rhys has been employed in quarrying operations since 2015 and has previously worked at Holcim, Boral and Milbrae Warburn quarries. He holds a Certificate IV in Surface Extractions Operations and has a Diploma in Surface Operations Management. He is an active member of the Institute of Quarrying Australia. Rhys is focused on producing the highest quality materials, continued quarry improvements and forming great relationships with customers.
Quarry Manager
Ellee Storer
Ellee commenced with KIS in 2021 and is currently studying her Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Ellee is the efficient, friendly, customer- focused presence at the Weighbridge.
Weighbridge/Office Co-ordinator