Hard work pays off for Institute of Quarrying’s Scottish branch
THE Institute of Quarrying’s (IQ) Scottish Branch has won the President’s Branch Trophy for the first time in its history.
The accolade is awarded to...
Material matters: Doosan introduces 23-tonner
DOOSAN has added to its material handler range with the launch of the 23-tonne DX230WMH-5.
The machine joins the recently introduced DX250WMH-5 25-tonne model and is...
Landmark ADT impresses in Italy’s ‘Chalk Valley’ quarries
THE first DA45-7 articulated dump truck from Develon to be sold in Italy is impressing in the chalk basin of Roccastrada.
Develon explained that the...
CDE urges quarries to ‘reappraise’ waste by-products to add value to operations
CDE is encouraging materials producers to 'reappraise' their waste streams to get more value from their operations.
The call comes as the rate of global...
Blue Machinery to become Terex Ecotec distributor from 2026
BLUE Machinery will become the official distributor for Terex Ecotec across Scotland, England, and Wales from 2026.
Terex Ecotec specialises in the environmental sector, offering a...
Double excavator purchase helps Aberdeen waste management specialist ramp up expansion plans
ABERDEEN-based EIS Waste Services has snapped up two new Doosan DX180LC-5 18-tonne crawler excavators as the firm ramps up capacity at its Gallowhill waste...
Landmark recycling facility opens in Aberdeen
A "first of its kind" £27 million materials and recycling facility has opened in Aberdeen.
The Altens East site will see mixed recyclables being sorted...
CDE strengthens business development team in Scotland
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has appointed Christopher Devlin to its business development team in Scotland.
The move is designed to strengthen the firm's footprint...
Dragon Equipment unveils ‘game-changer’ for demolition projects
DRAGON Equipment has launched its latest British designed and built machine, the CR400 crusher.
Described as building upon the success of the CR300, the CR400...
‘Urgent action’ required to address ‘diminishing’ mineral reserves
THE UK Government has been urged to take 'urgent action' to address diminishing reserves of the minerals that are essential for housing and infrastructure.
The...
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...
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...
Metso launches new Lokotrack diesel-electric crushers
METSO has announced the launch of its first diesel-electric Lokotrack EC range units.
All the process functions of the range are electric, reducing the use...
Sandvik appoints new president for mobile crushing and screening
SANDVIK has appointed Peter Unelind as president of the firm's Mobile Crushers and Screens division.
Peter joined Sandvik in 2013 and was formerly VP, operations...
Scotland’s construction industry faces ‘aggregates crisis’ within 15 years
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is at 'tipping point', with less than 15 years’ worth of sands and aggregates left to quarry.
That's the view of award-winning...
Rokbak targets thriving West African mining sector after confirming new dealership
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is set to strengthen its presence in West Africa after teaming up with local dealer Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD).
HMD will help bring...
Terex Ecotec expands screening portfolio
TEREX Ecotec has added to its screening portfolio with the launch of the new TXS 350 Starscreen.
The manufacturer said the three-fraction machine has been...
The NWH Group confirms Gavin Money as MD
WASTE management and recycling business, The NWH Group, has announced the official appointment of Gavin Money as MD.
He joined the business from Biffa in...
Addressing net zero
Ross Hayward, head of assets and commercial at Chepstow Plant International (CPI), discusses how the quarrying and aggregates sector can address the climate emergency,...
Open days provide showcase for Beith waste recycling plant
MORE than 150 guests from across the UK and Ireland attended a recent open day event at Malcolm Group’s Loanhead Quarry site in Beith,...
Tillicoultry Quarries goes large with latest loading shovel
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has snapped up its largest ever Volvo loading shovel after opting against models from other manufacturers.
The 35-tonne L250H has been put to work...
New devolved tax aims to promote circular construction practices
A new devolved tax is to be launched by the Scottish Government aimed at promoting circular construction practices.
The Scottish Aggregates Tax will replace the...
Breedon’s Hope acquisition still on track
BREEDON Aggregates may avoid an in-depth investigation into its proposed £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials after agreeing to divest 14 ready-mix concrete...
Technology bears fruit for growing business
ORBA Group founder Barry O’Regan is targeting further growth in the Scottish market with the firm’s range of wash-bear products, described as a ‘highly...
CRJ confirms new partnership with Pronar
RECYCLING and waste management equipment specialist CRJ Services has announced a new partnership with agricultural, municipal and recycling machines manufacturer Pronar.
CRJ has signed an...
Sandvik introduces electrifying new tracked cone crusher
SANDVIK Mobile Crushing and Screening has unveiled its new QH443E electric tracked cone crusher - tipped to 'revolutionise' operations in heavy duty applications.
The model...
CDE to host virtual tour of Fife Silica Sands wash plant
CDE, alongside Fife Silica Sands, will host a virtual tour of its silica sand washing technologies later this month.
The two organisations have worked together...
Joystick steering trialled at recycling depot
FINNING UK & Ireland and Veolia, a provider of water, waste and energy management, are trialling two Cat 950M wheel loaders with joystick steering at...
McCloskey eyes “rapid growth” in Scotland
MOBILE crushing and screening equipment specialist McCloskey has revealed it is making headway in the Scottish market.
Despite admitting to being seen as “new kids...
Genie’s next gen TraX system redesigned to ‘simplify’ maintenance
GENIE has announced that its next generation TraX system has been redesigned to simplify maintenance while delivering the same 'no compromises' performance.
Genie TraX is...
