Metso to invest €150 million in new technology centre
METSO has announced plans to gradually move its current operations in Hatanpää, Tampere, to a new Lokomotion technology centre to be built in Lahdesjärvi,...
Brewster Brothers celebrates two million tonne recycling milestone
BREWSTER Brothers is celebrating a major milestone after diverting over two million tonnes of construction waste from landfill.
The West Lothian-headquartered waste management specialist ...
Breedon given the all-clear over Hope takeover
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Breedon Aggregates’ £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials.
The takeover had been delayed after the CMA...
Metso Outotec confirms name change
METSO Outotec’s AGM has approved the board’s proposal to change the company name to Metso Corporation.
“After the successful integration of Metso and Outotec, we...
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...
Finlay manufactures pink heavy duty screen to help fight breast cancer
FINLAY has supported Australian-based OPS Screening and Crushing in the manufacture of a vivid pink machine with the aim of supporting the country's National...
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...
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...
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...
Bespoke MRF design brings circular benefits in Fife
WASTE management provider Cireco has installed what has been described as one of the UK’s most sophisticated MRF facilities for the processing of DMR...
New features benefit “flexible” Komatsu loader
MARUBENI-Komatsu has introduced the new WA100M‐8 compact wheel loader to the market, claiming it boasts a host of new features and benefits.
The machine is described...
CDE recruits for two new senior roles
WET processing specialist CDE has announced it is recruiting for two new senior roles.
The head of business development and head of operations positions represent...
Peter Fitzpatrick reaps benefits of CDE wash plant
PETER Fitzpatrick Ltd, a quarrying and contracting company based in County Down, Northern Ireland, has worked with CDE to implement a new wash plant...
Liebherr machine drafted in for tyre recycling application
A Liebherr material handler has been bought to help a biotech company handle a crucial aspect of its tyre recycling process in Motherwell.
UKR specialises...
Getting to know…Fergal Campbell
CDE, a supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions, is this year celebrating its 30th year in business. The family-owned firm, founded in...
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...
Ten tips for maintaining hauler productivity when the cold creeps in
Safeguarding hauler productivity is vital when operating in low temperatures. Here, Motherwell-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak addresses the challenges posed by winter weather conditions,...
Malcolm enhances quarry operations with £1.1m investment in Cat equipment
MALCOLM Construction has invested more than £1 million in new Caterpillar machinery, supplied by Finning.
The haul includes two Cat 745 three-axle articulated trucks and...
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...
Dragon Equipment adds to crusher portfolio
DRAGON Equipment is launching the CR450 Diesel Crusher at the Executive Hire Show this week.
Designed and built at the firm's production facility in Suffolk,...
Landmark Liebherr telehandler takes its punishment in Livingston
A Scottish waste recycler and skip hirer has snapped up its first Liebherr telehandler to cope with a punishing workload.
James Buchanan, MD of Livingston-based...
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...
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...
Powerscreen officially opens new global HQ
POWERSCREEN has unveiled its new global HQ in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.
Under the theme ‘Built to Last’, the facility was revealed to local stakeholders including...
Finlay and Kobelco models help Perthshire golf course project go with a swing
A stone’s throw away from Loch Tay lies one of the most picturesque quarrying operations in Scotland. Owned and operated by Cross Civils and...
Waste management firm invests in construction and demolition MRF in Renfrewshire
WRC Recycling, a waste management business based in Renfrewshire, has officially opened the doors to a new C&D material recycling facility (MRF) at its...
New analysis highlights ‘growing confidence’ in recycled aggregates in Scotland
NEW research by Livingston-based resource management specialist Brewster Brothers has highlighted evidence of the 'growing confidence' in recycled aggregates.
An analysis of the principal housebuilders...
Investment uncertainty ‘hurting’ mineral products sector
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show a 'modest' improvement in sales of construction aggregates and asphalt for Q2, 2024.
However, the MPA’s...
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...
New Falcon set to swoop on Hillhead 2022
EVOQUIP has announced plans to display a new Falcon 820 screen at Hillhead 2022.
The manufacturer has confirmed it will also be running live working...
