Crusher and screener manufacturer appoints exclusive UK distributor

Jim Nash and Laura Winfield

CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino has signed an agreement with equipment distributor Russells to grow UK sales.

Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Red Rhino was acquired in 2009 by Winfield Engineering. The firm’s product range includes crushers suited to small-scale construction and demolition projects, as well as larger remote controlled crushers and screeners with the ability to crush and organise material such as concrete, brick and other building waste into reusable material.

The business, which manufactures its products in the UK, has enjoyed growth over recent years and is now looking to expand further.

Russells is a family business with offices in Yorkshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire. It specialises in equipment such as tractors, combine harvesters, plant and groundcare machinery and recently saw a gap in its offering for crushers and screeners to meet the needs of construction and demolition firms.

The partnership will see Russells start to take delivery of new machines this month with a planned increase of sales and intake phased throughout the year.

Laura Winfield, director at Red Rhino, said, “Organic growth has been strong over recent years and we’re in a good position within the marketplace. People recognise us for our service and commitment to designing and manufacturing crushers and screeners of unrivalled quality and reliability.

“Everything is designed and manufactured in-house and our customers love the fact that they know how and where something is made and the time we take to guarantee a high specification of product.

“Partnering with Russells only helps to enhance our reputation. Russells is a trusted name in the industry which people respect. Our values very much align, with both businesses being family owned – so we knew once we sat down together that this was a relationship with real potential. We’re delighted to welcome Russells onboard as our new exclusive UK distributor and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”

Jim Nash, group sales manager at Russells, added, “Russells is always looking for new and exciting franchises. Our current drive into renewables for the construction industry has driven our passion to facilitate a greener future. Our partnership with Red Rhino is a logical step. Recycling produce is high on the agenda for the construction industry and other trades, and Red Rhino have the solution with their outstanding range of machines.”