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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...

Coastal super quarry sees £30m investment in new facilities

GLENSANDA, located in the Scottish Highlands, is Europe’s largest granite quarry and recently celebrated the completion of a new £30 million upgrade of its...

Concrete batching plant ‘doubles output’ at Dumfriesshire quarry

RAPID International has supplied Hoddam Contracting Co with a bespoke static concrete batching plant, located near Dumfries, described as being capable of producing up...

CDE earns a place on Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100

CDE has revealed that profit growth has resulted in the wet processing equipment firm being ranked one of the top performing private companies in...

Blue to unveil concrete batching plant at ScotPlant 2024

BLUE Machinery (Scotland) Ltd has been confirmed as authorised distributors for the full range of SEMIX concrete batching solutions across Scotland and the north...

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...

Used Cat machines rise to the challenge at Glensanda

FINNING has provided details of its landmark project to supply a fleet of Cat machines to help building materials supplier Aggregate Industries bring operations...
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Scrap laws down south to banish Steptoe image

NEW legislation in England and Wales will help the metals recycling industry shed its outdated image and help foster a positive new era for...

Red Knight 6 and Empire Exports agree strategic partnership in Scotland

RED Knight 6 Ltd (RK6) and Falkirk-based Empire Exports have agreed a new partnership that will see Empire Exports offer RK6 partner machines exclusively...

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...

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...
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CRJ Services launches NPORS operator training for waste, recycling and forestry machinery

CRJ Services has announced it is now offering NPORS-accredited operator training and CSCS card pathways, designed specifically for operators working in waste processing, recycling,...
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Hillhouse Group completes ‘landmark’ delivery for wind farm project

HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has delivered a 'landmark' supply of 3,600m³ of high-grade concrete for the Mill Rig Wind Farm, a major renewable energy project...

Wet processing plant helps firm to double up

A family business in Tempo on the outskirts of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, has reportedly doubled its materials processing ability since installing a new CDE wet...

JCB lands deal to supply IPU engines to Powerscreen

JCB Power Systems has started a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to screening equipment specialist Powerscreen. The move will see bespoke specification JCB...
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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...
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Tillicoultry Quarries strengthens board with four new directors

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has appointed four new directors to its board in a move described as marking a 'significant step' in positioning the business for...

Rokbak operators have ‘yabba-dabba do’ time in Canada!

A trio of Rokbak articulated haulers - named after Flintstones characters - have journeyed from Scotland to western Canada to move aggregates, stone and...
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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...
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Develon to showcase waste and recycling solutions at RWM event

DEVELON has revealed plans to use its first appearance at the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) show in Birmingham in September to debut the...

Quarry specialist digs deep for Strathcarron Hospice

QUARRYING and construction materials specialist Tillicoultry Quarries recently surprised Strathcarron Hospice with support for the resurfacing of its road entranceway and car parking facilities. The...

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...

Matpro named Ecostar dealer

MATPRO Machinery has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for Ecostar equipment. Matpro said the Italian-based manufacturer is synonymous with...
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Quarry Fly Day event showcases benefits of drone technology

SITECH and Collins Earthworks recently hosted an event to highlight the benefits of drone technology for site mapping and data analytics. Held at Collins Earthworks'...
Rokbak RA40 at Nigeria Mining Week

Customers appreciate Rokbak’s ‘strong Scottish heritage’

VISITORS to Nigeria Mining Week have been discovering how Scottish-built Rokbak articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have been thriving in some of Africa’s toughest environments. Contractors...
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Renowned environmental attorney to speak at CDE’s waste recycling symposium

CDE has provided further details about its CIRCLE waste recycling symposium, which will be held from May 7-8, 2026 in Brussels. The event will bring...

Quarry operator opts for 30-tonner

AN Aberdeenshire producer of aggregates has bough its first Volvo excavator - the 30-tonne EC300E. Bridgend Aggregates of King Edward will use the machine to load...
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Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Middleton Aggregates

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Middleton Aggregates, a sand and gravel business based in East Anglia, through a share purchase agreement. Founded in 1986 by John Lemon...

New Doosan machine proves its worth in Lerwick

A new Doosan DL450-5 wheel loader has been purchased by Tulloch Developments and is proving its worth loading and stockpiling materials at the Staney Hill quarry...
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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...