Eastern Readymix was established in 1996 by Johan ver Loren van Themaat. He was joined in 1998 by Chris Diemont as co-director. Both directors are registered professional engineers and have between them an excess of 50 year's experience in the concrete construction industry.Eastern Readymix was one of the first independent (privately owned) readymix companies to join SARMA. SARMA (South African Readymix Association) is a voluntary industry body that has the mission to promote the use of readymixed concrete, act as forum for its members and represent the interests of the industry.Eastern Readymix annually undergoes a SHREQ audit which is done by SARMA in order to establish if the company complies with all the necessary laws, standards and specifications that are applicable in terms of quality, health, safety and environmental aspects.