Mineral reserves

‘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...

It’s all material for CRJ Services at ScotPlant 2024

CRJ Services Ltd will be showcasing material processing equipment from world-renowned OEM brands at ScotPlant 2024. Highlights will include the Pronar MPB 20.55 GH trommel,...

Caterpillar to host virtual waste management and recycling seminar

A range of Caterpillar machines are set to be showcased when the manufacturer hosts a virtual waste management and recycling seminar. Machines on show have...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: all systems go for Terex

TEREX Washing Systems will arrive at ScotPlant 2022 with a line-up which is expected to include a test filter press, a bucket wheel, and...

Bespoke system boosts North Ayrshire waste and recycling specialist

Lowmac Waste & Recycling has reportedly achieved "excellent results" from a bespoke BlueMAC materials remediation system. The North Ayrshire-based firm turned to Blue Machinery Scotland and its sister...
Cloburn Quarry

Quarry purchase marks Red letter day for historic business

PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering. The business, which can trace its roots back...
Hillhead exhibition

Back to basics: record-breaking Hillhead shows there’s no substitute for live events

A record number of exhibitors showed off their latest products and innovations as large crowds enjoyed a sun-kissed Hillhead 2022. Around 600 exhibitors and thousands...
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Liebherr presents milestone machine to mark 75th anniversary

LIEBHERR has marked a major milestone with the production of the 100,000th machine at the manufacturer's founding site on its 75th anniversary. The white LH...

Metso dealer appoints new Scottish field service engineer

METSO UK distributor McHale Plant Sales is strengthening its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Patrick McIlduff as a field service engineer. He is...

CDE to shine a light on waste recycling solutions at bauma

CDE has announced it will highlight the role of its technology in supporting the circular economy at bauma 2022. The wet processing solutions specialist will...
Burrowine Moor Quarry. CDE plant silica sand

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...

Cireco lands Falkirk Council contract to handle non-recyclable waste

RESOURCE management specialist Cireco has been awarded a ten-year contract by Falkirk Council to handle non-recyclable waste. The items will be sent to the soon-to-be-completed...

Tracked conveyor is the ‘missing link’ for Breedon

BREEDON Northern has invested in the largest Terex Finlay tracked conveyor currently available from Finlay Scotland. The TC-100 is being used as a link...
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...

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...
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...

Latest Cat wheel loader aims to deliver fuel savings

CATERPILLAR has announced that its new 988 GC wheel loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than...

Tillicoultry Quarries director announces retirement

TILLICOULTRY Quarries director Joe Hadnum has retired after 28 years with the business and over five decades in the quarrying sector. The firm said Joe's...

Versatile wash plant boosts Breedon quarry

BREEDON Aggregates has taken delivery of a new Terex Aggresand 165 wash plant, which is producing a range of aggregates and concrete sand at their...

CDE recognised as one of Ireland’s best managed businesses

CDE has again been named as one of the best managed companies on the island of Ireland having re-qualified for the Deloitte Best Managed...

Rokbak continues to expand US dealer network

MOTHERWELL-headquartered hauler manufacturer Rokbak has expanded its US dealer network after agreeing a new partnership with Alpha & Omega Equipment Sales and Rental. Texas-based Alpha...
Metso flags

Metso hails impact of Services Certification training programme

METSO has hailed the success of its Services Certification training initiative, which is designed to refine the skills and expertise of field services and...

Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Hugh King & Co

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Hugh King & Co Holdings, a producer of dried mortar and render products and a leading supplier of sports sand. Hugh King &...
Yeoman Bank vessel

Yeoman Bank vessel retiring after over three decades in Glensanda fleet

HOLCIM UK has announced it is retiring its ship, the Yeoman Bank, following over 30 years of service in delivering aggregates to infrastructure and...

Versatile machines rise to quarry challenges

TEREX Finlay’s J-1480 jaw crusher and 883+ heavy duty screener are proving their worth at Skene Group’s two quarries at Soutra Mains and Lomond...

Brewster Brothers invests £6m in second recycling plant

BREWSTER Brothers is investing £6 million in a second recycling plant near Cumbernauld. The firm's Livingston site has diverted over one million tonnes of construction,...

Landmark recycling plant is Brew-ing up opportunities

BREWSTER Bros, a third generation family business, recently opened what has been hailed the largest recycling plant of its kind in the UK, in...

Powering through: hat-trick of new machines deployed at Malcolm sites

THE Malcolm Group has snapped up three Powerscreen machines from Blue Machinery Scotland, including two new Premiertrak 400X jaw crushers. The jaw crushers will be...

CDE to host webinar on FreeFlow mobile wash plant

WET processing specialist CDE will host a webinar that will offer a 360° virtual tour of its FreeFlow mobile wash plant, which will be...

Updated scalper aims to boost productivity

SANDVIK has launched its new QE342 heavy duty scalper, which is an upgrade of the manufacturer’s best-selling QE341 machine. The firm explained that the model’s...