Finlay jaw crusher operating in quarry

Hard rock makes jaw crusher easy choice for Breedon at Daviot Quarry

CONSTRUCTION materials specialist Breedon has added a Finlay J-1480 jaw crusher to its fleet in an effort to increase production of blasted material whilst...
Astec machine in quarry

Another level: Astec machines prove their worth in Scotland

ALLOA-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Astec’s crushing, screening and washing equipment across Scotland and northern England. With multiple units...
Project Plant editor Gary Moug and Hillhead event director Richard Bradbury

Hillhead 2026 proves demand for in-person events is alive and well

HILLHEAD 2026 was another resounding success, with the event welcoming a record 627 exhibitors and over 18,000 unique visitors over three days. As ever, the...
Volvo rigid hauler working at quarry

Motherwell-built hauler marks milestone for Volvo in Germany

THE first R70 rigid hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment has entered service in Germany. Built at Volvo CE’s facility in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, the machine...

Eagle Recycling expands hire fleet with new crusher and screener

EAGLE Recycling, part of the Purvis Group, has strengthened its crushing and screening offering with the arrival of two new additions to its hire...
JN Civils recycling plant in Blackpool

150tph recycling plant boosts JN Civils’ sustainability goals

JN Civils has commissioned a new 150 tonnes per hour construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste recycling wash plant. Designed by wet processing specialist CDE,...
Zander Calderwood

Hillhouse Group strengthens senior team ahead of new Edinburgh asphalt operation

HILLHOUSE Group has appointed Zander Calderwood to oversee operations as the business prepares to bring asphalt production to its Soutra Mains Quarry site in...
Mark Doherty, Terex Washing Systems

Terex Washing Systems appoints global sales director

TEREX Washing Systems (TWS) has appointed Mark Doherty as global sales director. He will oversee the brand's commercial activities and work with customers and distributors...
Westdown Quarry

Heidelberg receives green light to reopen dormant limestone quarry

HEIDELBERG Materials UK has agreed planning conditions with Somerset Council to reopen Westdown Quarry, which has been dormant since the late 1980s. The move has...
Laura Winfield

Crushing and screening specialist outlines ‘serious concerns’ over new steel tariffs

CRUSHING and screening equipment manufacturer Red Rhino Crushers has shared 'serious concerns' over the potential impact of new steel tariffs. Laura Winfield, director at Red...
Finning celebrates its 10,000th industrial engine sold to McCloskey International

Finning and McCloskey mark industrial engine milestone

FINNING UK & Ireland has marked a milestone by supplying its 10,000th industrial engine to McCloskey International. Finning has been supplying engines for McCloskey machines...
Propel Industries

QMS appointed mainland UK distributor for Propel Industries

QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has been appointed the sole mainland UK and Channel Islands distributor for Propel Industries. The company, part of the Propel...
Ecotec shredder

Ecotec adds to recycling portfolio with new shredder solution

ECOTEC has announced the launch of the TSS 390 Plus slow speed shredder. The single shaft shredder is described as having the ability to process...
M515 trommel

MDS to demonstrate trommel and scalping grid innovation at Hillhead 2026

SCREENING equipment specialist MDS is returning to Hillhead this year with a live working demonstration of its M515 trommel and a static display of...
Hyundai crawler excavator

Hyundai to showcase Next Generation excavators at Hillhead 2026

HYUNDAI has vowed to unveil a new crawler excavator designed specifically to meet the needs of the UK’s plant hire and rental industry at...
Hitachi 90-tonne excavator in quarry

Expanding quarry group invests in 90-tonne Hitachi excavator

HERITAGE Quarry Group (North) has invested in a new 90-tonne Hitachi excavator to support the firm's growth plans. The supplier of natural British stone products...
LiuGong 925FCR

Ten LiuGong machines set for Hillhead debut

LiuGong will present a 12-machine line-up at Hillhead 2026, including 10 machines appearing at the exhibition for the first time. The firm revealed its stand...
Hassell MD Jack Hassell and Dan Bailey, SANY UK material handler sales manager

SANY UK appoints new authorised dealer for material handlers

SANY Heavy Machinery UK has appointed E H Hassell & Sons as an authorised dealer for SANY material handlers. E H Hassell & Son celebrated...
TANA Hammerhead shredder

CRJ welcomes extended warranty announcement on TANA shredders

FIRMS investing in TANA shredders can now benefit from an extended warranty programme covering all new TANA Shark and TANA Hammerhead shredders ordered throughout...
Red Rhino jaw crusher

Red Rhino to put jaw crusher through its paces at Hillhead 2026

RED Rhino Crushers has revealed it will be running live demonstrations of its RR 8000 jaw crusher throughout Hillhead 2026. Built for demanding, high-volume applications, the...
Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry

Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation

HOLCIM UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry - Europe's largest hard rock quarry - has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation in...
Komatsu HM460-6 ADT

McHale ‘in determined mood to do deals’ at Hillhead 2026

MCHALE Plant Sales has announced its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include a number of new Komatsu models. The display will feature the new HM460-6 ADT,...

CDE to showcase ProPress and latest innovations in clay

CDE is returning to Hillhead next month to showcase its ProPress filter press and highlight new applications for clay. The ProPress is described as being...
Finlay I‑130RS impact crusher

Finlay expands horizontal impact crusher range

FINLAY has expanded its horizontal impact crusher range with the launch of the I‑130 and I‑130RS. At the core of the new models is a...
Finlay I‑130RS impact crusher

Finlay to showcase new impactors and prototypes at Hillhead 2026

FINLAY has announced that its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include prototype previews and the first public sightings of new impactors. A key focus will be...
Premiertrak R450 jaw crusher

Powerscreen to celebrate mobile screening heritage at Hillhead 2026

POWERSCREEN has confirmed plans to mark its 60th anniversary at Hillhead 2026 alongside UK distributor Blue Group, bringing together the ideas that established mobile...
QMS stand at Hillhead

QMS to showcase crusher innovation at Hillhead 2026

QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has announced plans to display a selection of minerals processing equipment and a variety of spare and wear parts...
EvoQuip Bison machine at Hillhead 2016

EvoQuip to mark decade of progress at Hillhead 2026

COMPACT crushing, screening, shredding and conveying equipment specialist EvoQuip will mark the brand's tenth anniversary at Hillhead 2026. EvoQuip made its debut at Hillhead back in 2016...
Mark Anderson and Jamie Munro, Hillhouse Quarry Group

Hillhouse Quarry Group confirms raft of appointments

HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has confirmed a raft of appointments and role changes designed to strengthen its commercial capability and improve service delivery for customers. Mark...
Ecotec screening machine

Ecotec debuts refreshed identity at IFAT 2026

ECOTEC, a specialist in wood processing, biomass and recycling equipment, has launched a new brand identity at IFAT 2026. The new branding was visible across...