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Born and raised around the quarry, Julien De Bruin has built his career at Carrières de Coussegrey, progressing from installation driver to Production Manager through years of hands-on experience in quarry operations. Today, he oversees key production activities, from material handling and customer loading to track maintenance and feeding the quarry’s hopper system.
Working in challenging extraction environments, Julien relies on BKT EARTHMAX SR 41 tyres for their stability, grip, and flexibility. He particularly values their ability to maintain traction on uneven and wet terrain while reducing vibrations and shocks for operators. Developed in collaboration with BKT technicians, the tyre setup delivers a balanced combination of performance, comfort, and durability, helping keep quarry operations efficient and productive every day.
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Florent Lejay -
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Chloé Paratsot
- Julien has known the quarry since childhood and now manages its production operations
- He started his career as an installation driver before becoming Production Manager.
- He uses BKT tyres in virtually every quarry activity, from customer loading and material clearance to hopper feeding and track maintenance.
In this series
Florent Lejay, Director of Carrières de Coussegrey, oversees a site that produces approximately 250,000 tonnes of aggregates every year.
With a strong focus on operational efficiency and reducing downtime, he chose to invest in BKT solutions for their durability, value for money and technical support, helping to strengthen a long-term partnership.
Julien De Bruin, Production Manager at Carrières de Coussegrey, has built his career within the quarry, progressing from installation driver to production manager.
Today, he coordinates key activities – such as material handling, customer loading operations and the management of operational areas – relying on BKT tyres to ensure stability, traction and productivity.
Chloé Paratsot works at Carrières de Coussegrey, where she is involved in the quarry’s day-to-day operations.
Working closely with machinery and production processes, she helps to ensure efficiency, safety and operational continuity, while appreciating the reliability of BKT solutions in the most demanding working conditions.