New recycling plant a ‘game-changer’ for sector in Scotland

THE largest recycling plant of its kind in the UK is being launched in Livingston by Brewster Bros, with the aim of "shaping the...

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...

The unsung heroes of the Covid pandemic

HOUSEHOLD waste has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Environmental Services Association (ESA), every household in the country produces an estimated one...
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Top billing for Keestrack mobile innovations at bauma

KEESTRACK showcased its latest innovations at bauma 2025, including the new C7 three-deck high-capacity classifier. The model, with a capacity up to 600t/h, has a...
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Breedon invests in ‘true powerhouse’ excavator

BREEDON Group has invested in its first Cat 395 excavator in a bid to improve productivity at its cement plant. The digger was supplied to...

Motherwell-built hauler makes positive first impression at Loughran Rock quarry

SLEATOR Plant has delivered a Motherwell-manufactured Rokbak RA30 ADT to Loughran Rock Industries, a family-owned quarrying and aggregates business based in County Armagh, Northern...

Malcolm invests in Premiertrak 600 jaw crusher

THE UK's first Powerscreen Premiertrak 600 mobile jaw crusher has gone to Malcolm Construction Services. Supplied by Blue Machinery Scotland, the powerful crushing plant has...
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New Breed of machines rise to the challenge

BREEDON has taken delivery of new Terex Finlay crushers and screeners and washing equipment from Finlay Scotland. The machines, delivered throughout Q1 of 2019, have...
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Grundon in Arundelle acquisition

GRUNDON Waste Management Limited has acquired Arundelle, a specialist industrial services and cleaning company for an undisclosed amount. The move enables the waste management solutions...
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Develon unveils latest wheeled material handler

DEVELON has introduced its new DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler. The model is powered by a Develon six-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, providing an output...

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...

Doosan double for Breedon in Scotland

Breedon Group's Scottish operations have been boosted by the addition of two new Doosan Stage IV wheel loaders. The DL550-5 and DL450-5 have been put...
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Finlay charges ahead with electric-powered scalper

FINLAY has unveiled its new electric-powered 883+ heavy-duty scalping screen. The solution is an addition to the firm's flagship 883+ model and heralded as a...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Hodge to showcase mobile crushing ‘breakthrough’

HODGE Plant has revealed that the business will showcase ‘the biggest breakthrough in mobile crushing’ at ScotPlant 2022. It comes after Alistair Hodge, MD of...

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...

Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency

KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...

First trommel launch marks ‘significant milestone’ for EvoQuip

COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched its first ever trommel. The Osprey 616 compact recycling trommel expands the firm's portfolio to provide customers...

Sandvik shows off new mobile impactor

SANDVIK is launching the firm's QI353 mid-size impactor - the first of its new 3rd generation 3-Series products. The model features a ground-up new mid-size...
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Hillhouse Group appoints new CEO

TROON-based quarrying and construction materials specialist Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the firm's new CEO. He is succeeding Robert McNaughton, who retires in...

Versatility is key for new Finlay scalping screen

MOBILE crushing and screening specialist Finlay has announced the launch of the new 890 heavy duty two-deck scalping screener. The model boasts a variety of...
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Crushing and screening specialist scoops top family business accolade

CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino is celebrating after being named Family Business of the Year at the Midlands Family Business Awards. The annual ceremony...

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...

Zappshelter covered bays provide storage solution for Breedon

BREEDON Group has added to the covered storage capacity at its Cowieslinn Quarry and Asphalt Plant near Eddleston in the Scottish Borders, with the...

Equipment manufacturer makes RNLI donation

MCCLOSKEY Equipment has made a £500 donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) following a competition on its Facebook page. On Friday 11 December...

Institute of Quarrying launches Excellence Awards

THE Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has announced the launch of its first ever industry-wide awards celebrating the work of those involved in the mineral...

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,...
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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...

Dow Waste Management cleans up with new machine

CUMBERNAULD-based Dow Waste Management purchased an F Series 721FXR waste wheel loader from Case, through their Scottish dealer Hodge Plant, at this year's ScotPlant...

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...

First Liebherr new generation concrete batching plant goes into operation

LIEBHERR has launched its latest batching plant generation after a mobile version went into operation for a+b Asphalt- und Betonmischwerke in southern Germany. The new...