Blue sky thinking
BLUE Scotland has recently made a "game-changing" move to much larger premises in Stirling.
The company has taken over a three-and-a-half acre site at Broadleys...
Landfill compactor ‘transformed’ in 12-week rebuild project
A team of rebuild engineers at Finning UK & Ireland have transformed a 15-year-old Cat landfill compactor for FCC Environment in just 12 weeks.
The machine...
Skene Group in triple loading shovel purchase
SKENE Group Construction Services has purchased three Volvo L220H loading shovels for use at its Soutra Mains and Lomond quarries.
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...
New report highlights ‘essential’ role of UK mineral products sector
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that the UK mineral products sector is the country’s biggest industry by volume and making...
Molson Green appointed CBI dealer
MOLSON Green has been appointed UK dealer for CBI's horizontal grinders and industrial chippers.
The business, which already represents brands in this sector including Terex...
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,...
CDE champions female engineering heroes
Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day, CDE shines a light on the contribution made by women within the business.
INTERNATIONAL Women in Engineering Day,...
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...
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...
Doosan extends wheel loader range with double launch
DOOSAN has launched the new DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders, following on from the introduction of seven larger DL-7 machines in December 2020.
Like the...
Sandvik introduces electrifying new tracked cone crusher
SANDVIK Mobile Crushing and Screening has unveiled its new QH443E electric tracked cone crusher - tipped to 'revolutionise' operations in heavy duty applications.
The model...
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...
Expanding quarry group invests in 90-tonne Hitachi excavator
HERITAGE Quarry Group (North) has invested in a new 90-tonne Hitachi excavator to support the firm's growth plans.
The supplier of natural British stone products...
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...
Quvo looks to push the boundaries of tech innovation
Quvo Ltd is the exclusive partner for OwlEye LiDAR technologies in the waste, recycling and aggregates industries in the UK and Ireland. The tech...
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...
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator ever manufactured by the company.
The DX800LC-7 Stage V compliant 80-tonne crawler excavator is described as having the 'highest hydraulic flow...
Electric loader helps recycling facility meet sustainability goals
ENVIRONMENTAL solutions provider SUEZ has introduced a Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader at the firm's Bodmin materials recycling facility in Cornwall.
Integrating electric plant...
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...
Angus Council swayed by machine’s lifelong value
LIFETIME cost and machine quality were among the critical factors in Bell Equipment winning a competitive tender to supply a L1506E wheeled loader and...
EvoQuip launches largest Bison jaw crusher
MANUFACTURER EvoQuip has launched the largest addition to its Bison jaw crusher range.
The 34-tonne Bison 340 crusher has a 1000mm x 600mm jaw chamber...
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...
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,...
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...
Metso dealer goes for gold in partnership programme
MCHALE Plant Sales, UK and Ireland distributor of Metso crushers and screening equipment, has announced it has been chosen as the first 'Gold' level...
Milestone Liebherr buy for Ayr facility
LOWMAC Waste and Recycling has become the first UK operator to bring the new Liebherr 19-tonne A 914 material handler into service at its...
Worsley Plant honoured for long-standing MB relationship
WORSLEY Plant was presented with a plaque at the recent Hillhead exhibition to mark over 18 years as a distributor of MB crushing and...
Marriot joins executive committee of Aggregate Industries
SIMON Marriott has been appointed MD of concrete products at Aggregate Industries in a move the firm described as a ‘strategic decision’ to bring...
New Quvo technology partnership a ‘game-changer’ for businesses
TECHNOLOGY specialist Quvo Limited has announced the launch of its UK and Ireland partnership with Blickfeld.
The company has been set up by brothers Allan...
