Terex MP snaps up bulk material handling conveyor manufacturer

TEREX MP has completed the purchase of MARCO, a manufacturer of bulk material handling conveyors based in Missouri, USA. As part of the transaction, Terex...

Doosan loader proves productive in the sand pits

THE first Doosan DL420-7 wheel loaders in Germany are proving productive in the sand pits. Ottenbüttler Sand has taken delivery of two of the machines...

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...

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...

Malcolm Construction aims to divert 500,000 tonnes of material from landfill with new facility

A new construction and demolition waste recycling facility has been created at Malcolm Group's Beith site. The firm said the new facility will assist in...

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...

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...
Longcliffe Quarries

CDE urges quarries to ‘reappraise’ waste by-products to add value to operations

CDE is encouraging materials producers to 'reappraise' their waste streams to get more value from their operations. The call comes as the rate of global...

Wheels are in motion at waste management site

A waste management specialist has added a Hyundai HL940 wheel loader and a R125LCR-9A crawler excavator to its fleet to carry out challenging tasks...

Breedon Aggregates appoints new Scottish commercial director

Gordon Liney has been named commercial director for Breedon Aggregates' Scottish business. Reporting to Breedon Scotland chief executive Alan Mackenzie, Gordon will be responsible for the overall...

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,...
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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...

Optimum bearing selection for mines and quarries

Mining and quarrying are among the toughest of industrial environments, with dust contamination posing a real threat to plant and machinery. David Oliver, channel...
JCB Hydradig 110W Plus

Plus point: JCB Hydradigs prove their worth at waste management firm

JCB has revealed how two new Hydradigs have been carrying out multiple tasks for a waste management company in Northern Ireland. Purchased by Portadown-based ABC...

CRJ Services marks 20 years in business

CRJ Services Ltd is celebrating after reaching a 20-year milestone of providing material processing solutions to the waste and recycling industries. The business was incorporated in...

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...
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Atlas Copco to capitalise on success

ATLAS Copco will be exhibiting their versatile MG1500 multi grapple at this year's RWM show in Birmingham. The grapple, with 360° hydraulic rotation as standard,...
Mineral Products Association

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...
Christopher Devlin, CDE

CDE strengthens business development team in Scotland

WET processing solutions specialist CDE has appointed Christopher Devlin to its business development team in Scotland. The move is designed to strengthen the firm's footprint...

CDE recycling plant turns yesterday’s waste into resource of the future

CDE has commissioned a waste recycling plant in Salford, Manchester, for NRE Aggregates, part of regeneration business Peel L&P.  NRE Aggregates operates the construction and...

Komatsu to launch quarry fleet management system

KOMATSU Europe has revealed plans to launch its Smart Quarry Site fleet management solution at the end of this year. The system focuses on six...
Eggersmann construction equipment

Molson Green appointed UK dealer for Eggersmann recycling portfolio

MOLSON Green has been appointed as a UK dealer for the Eggersmann GmbH recycling equipment product range. German manufacturer Eggersmann Recycling Technology specialises in developing...
HD Hyundai HL960A wheel loader

Waste management specialist adds HL960A wheel loader to recycling fleet

CONSTRUCTION waste management and material recycling specialist Leedale has snapped up a new HD Hyundai HL960A wheel loader. The Alfreton, Derbyshire-based business delivers a complete...
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Quarry workers create a buzz

QUARRY workers across the UK are being recruited in the fight to preserve bumblebees. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has teamed up with the Bumblebee Conservation...

Quarry specialist steps up to support community woodland project

TILLICOULTRY Quarries is supporting the development of a local environmental project. Neville Kilkenny, project manager at Gifford Community Woodland, contacted Tillicoultry director Wallace Menzies in the...

Metso launches new Lokotrack diesel-electric crushers

METSO has announced the launch of its first diesel-electric Lokotrack EC range units. All the process functions of the range are electric, reducing the use...

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...

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...

Brewster Brothers launches new campaign as demand grows for recycled aggregate

BREWSTER Brothers is reporting increasing demand for recycled aggregate as awareness of product quality grows. The Livingston-based firm is launching a campaign to encourage all...
Terex Ecotec machines

Blue Machinery to become Terex Ecotec distributor from 2026

BLUE Machinery will become the official distributor for Terex Ecotec across Scotland, England, and Wales from 2026. Terex Ecotec specialises in the environmental sector, offering a...