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Delivering Time, Not Just Asphalt: Dragon Asphalt are Building a Bright Future with Access Weighsoft
Dragon Asphalt grows to three sites over seven years, using Access Weighsoft to scale efficiently and deliver exceptional value to their customers.
Industry
Asphalt Manufacturing & Distribution
Business size
Medium
Product in focus
Access Weighsoft
Challenge
Manual paperwork created operational inefficiencies and risked data loss. Limited data visibility across multiple sites hindered performance analysis.
The company lacked visibility into vehicle weights and performance metrics across their multiple site locations
A scalable, fully integrated operational system was needed to streamline invoicing process and support rapid growth.
Approach
Access Weighsoft was implemented to digitise their operations and automate invoice generation. The Weighsoft Go mobile app enabled paperless data collection for drivers in the field.
Access Financials, Access Fathom, and Access Capture were integrated for seamless finance management, forecasting, and invoice automation.
The company migrated from their on-premise servers to a cloud-hosted solution with Access EVO providing centralised reporting and dashboards for KPI visibility across all sites.
Results
- Improved business continuity and data security
- Accurate KPI and trend monitoring and reporting across all sites
- Growing reputation in the industry and repeat customers
- Reduced manual entry, admin and staffing costs
- Improved driver experience and delivery data accuracy
About Dragon Asphalt
Founded in 2018, Dragon Asphalt Ltd is a fast-growing asphalt manufacturer with plants in Newport, Staunton, and Manchester. The company supplies surfacing materials to utility firms, civil engineers, local authorities, and contractors. Known for their rapid turnaround and customer-first approach, Dragon Asphalt prides itself on delivering not just asphalt but time.
Digitising Operations from Day One
Efficiency was a priority from the start. Dragon Asphalt needed a weighbridge system that could track vehicle weights and generate invoices fast, to support cash flow. After evaluating several options, they selected Access Weighsoft for its sector-specific functionality and ease of use.
The system enabled them to digitise core processes, reduce manual input, and ensure timely payments - critical for a new business focused on growth.
“We found a streamlined bit of kit through Access Weighsoft that allowed us to capture weights, send invoices, and ultimately get paid, which was critical for us as a new entity focused on cash flow.”
— Chris Barron, Managing Director, Dragon Asphalt
Going Paperless with Weighsoft Go
To support small deliveries and eliminate paperwork, Dragon Asphalt adopted Weighsoft Go, a mobile app that digitises driver workflows. Drivers now capture signatures electronically and cannot complete jobs without them, ensuring accountability and reducing errors.
“Our drivers prefer using this system. They don’t have to worry about paperwork getting lost or damaged.”
— Chris Barron, Managing Director, Dragon Asphalt
The app also tracks how long drivers are held on site, helping the team optimise turnaround times and improve service for the next customer. The shift to paperless operations has improved both driver and customer satisfaction, as well as operational efficiency.
Accurate Insights Across Sites
With three operational sites, visibility into performance metrics became essential. Using Access Weighsoft, Dragon Asphalt tracks volumes sold, selling prices, and margins across locations for example. The reporting functionality allows them to analyse customer trends and compare site performance—supporting smarter, data-driven business decisions.
Seamless, Integrated Financial Processes
Dragon Asphalt also adopted Access Financials, Access Fathom, and Access Capture to streamline financial operations.
While Access Financials covers accounting and finance, Access Capture automates invoice entry, eliminating manual data input. Access Fathom supports cash flow forecasting.
These tools have improved efficiency and reduced the need for additional administrative staff, allowing the team to focus on strategic growth.
“We’ve probably saved on an additional person by adopting these systems. Everything flows seamlessly into our financial package.”
— Chris Barron, Managing Director, Dragon Asphalt
Cloud Hosting and Centralised Control
Migrating from on-premise servers to cloud hosting has delivered enhanced data security and back ups for Dragon Asphalt.
With Access EVO, our integrated AI-enabled platform, Dragon Asphalt now uses centralised dashboards to monitor operations across all systems - bringing together operational, financial, and forecasting tools and data into one place.
Transforming Efficiency and Planning for Growth
With Access solutions in place, Dragon Asphalt is looking at a bright future.
Our software is now integral to their operations and processes, providing a solid and scalable foundation for their ambitions for further expansion.
“We don’t just sell asphalt, we sell time. Access helped us deliver that promise by streamlining our operations and making everything more efficient.”
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See how Dragon Asphalt scaled their business with Access Weighsoft and Financials.
