Aggregates Levy must be a springboard for the resource management sector

By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers ONE of the aims of the Scottish Government’s proposed Aggregates Levy is that the new tax should support the...

RA30 proves to be a ‘strong asset’ for Skene Group

SKENE Group has hailed the impact made by a Rokbak RA30 hauler at its Soutra Mains Quarry in Pathhead, Midlothian. Skene Group is a family...

Terex Finlay launches ‘versatile and adaptable’ heavy duty screener

Terex Finlay has introduced their new 873 tracked mobile heavy duty screener to the marketplace. The firm said the machine is designed to work after a primary...
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...
Tyre tracks on sand

MPA publishes briefing on UK sand supply

THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published a briefing on sand supply. ‘Sand Supply – a UK Perspective on a Global Issue’ has been published...

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...

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,...

Biomass provider boosts renewable energy plans with Wastemaster purchase

IRELAND'S largest biomass provider has snapped up a JCB Stage V 427 Wastemaster wheeled loading shovel. McKinstry Group is moving into the export market with...

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...

Crushing and screening podcast offers ‘unique’ insight into the sector

EvoQuip, a manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, has revealed it is reaching audiences in over 60 countries around the world through its...

North East contractors fly the Banner for Powerscreen

NORTH East-based contract crushing and screening specialists Banner Contracts have taken delivery of a Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak cone crusher and six Powerscreen Chieftain 2100...

Bedrock of success: plant opens new revenue streams for Glasgow firm

GLASGOW-based Bedrock Plant is reportedly processing 1,000 tonnes per day after investing in a new CDE plant. The business, which was founded in 2022, originally...
Lokotrack

Metso to celebrate 40 years of Lokotrack at bauma 2025

METSO will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the firm's 'groundbreaking' Lokotrack mobile crushers at bauma 2025 in Munich next month. The manufacturer will be featuring...
L-R: CDE's Regis Marty, Garry Stewart, Eunan Kelly, and Lauren McMaster

CDE launches new vodcast series on industry trends

CDE has announced the launch of a new vodcast series designed to share insights on industry trends. The first 'TalkingTons' episode aims to highlight topics...
Going for gold

Going for gold

THE launch of the first ever industry wide gold standard accreditation for highly efficient quarry and mining equipment operators has taken place. The new scheme is...

All-in-one system tipped to ‘revolutionise’ wet processing industry

CDE has vowed to 'revolutionise' the wet processing sector with the launch of the Combo. The patented product, described as the world's first all-in-one wet...
Jaw crusher on quarrying site

Finlay adds to jaw crusher portfolio with new J-1280

FINLAY has added the J-1280 jaw crusher to its tracked mobile crusher lineup. Designed to bridge the gap between the J-1175 and the larger J-1480,...

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...

Demolition business runs new mobile jaw crusher on HVO

DEMOLITION specialist Rye Group has invested in a Sandvik QJ241 mobile jaw crusher and is operating it with HVO rather than diesel. Rye Group has...
Hillhouse Group head office

Hillhouse Group acquires Skene Group Construction Services

AYRSHIRE-based quarry operator Hillhouse Group has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd. The deal will see Fife-headquartered Skene Group Construction Services brought into Hillhouse Group,...

Stone specialist at the double with new model

THE UK's first new Bobcat TL38.70HF Agri telehandler has been leading a double life! The machine has been put to work at both a quarry...

Sandvik appoints crusher and screen dealer for Chinese market

MINING equipment supplier Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has announced a new distributor for crushers and screens in China. Pota Environment (Shanghai) Ltd will act...

Dumfries firm banks on new slow speed shredder

ESTABLISHED in 1983, Oakbank Waste Management has built its reputation throughout the Dumfries, Galloway and Cumbria regions, proudly achieving 100% diversion from landfill. The...

Having a blast: ADT hailed after quarry milestone

A Bell B40D ADT has chalked up a major milestone after hauling over one million tonnes of limestone in just over two years. Alf Kitching,...

Glasgow waste management firm snaps up JCB Wastemaster telehandler

GLASGOW-based J & M Murdoch has snapped up a new JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster telehandler for loading and distributing paper, cardboard, plastic and...
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...
Solar panels on factory roof

CRJ steps up sustainability progress with solar investment

WASTE management, recycling and forestry equipment specialist CRJ Services has boosted its sustainability credentials by installing a 105kWp solar energy system at its HQ in...

Windswept and interesting

A windswept Livingston industrial estate on a cold Tuesday morning might not be everyone's idea of a dream destination. But for Worsley Plant managing director...
Vulture Recycling's Develon X235LCR-7

Develon crawler sets standard for Dumfries recycling specialist

DUMFRIES-based Vulture Recycling Equipment has standardised on the DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler excavator from Develon, for use with the company’s new Vulture 25 vehicle...

CDE unveils ‘largest and most advanced’ water management system to date

WET processing solutions specialist CDE has launched the AquaCycle A2500 thickener, the latest addition to the firm's water management and recycling systems. With a capacity...