On the Hunt for ‘durability and service’
HUNTSMANS have chosen another Atlas Copco HB 5800 breaker for primary breaking in its Cotswolds quarry.
The quarry has been operating since 1918 and now...
Liebherr upgrades XPower wheel loaders
LIEBHERR is updating its L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower wheel loaders to boost performance levels.
The manufacturer revealed it has reinforced the lift arms and overhauled the working...
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...
Silica sand plant ‘exceeding expectations’
FIFE Silica Sands has hailed the performance of the firm's silica glass sand plant, after teaming up with CDE to commission the 210 tonnes...
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...
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...
Sandvik launches ‘enhanced’ three-deck Doublescreen solution
SANDVIK Mobile Crushers and Screens has launched its new QA452, described as the latest evolution of the Sandvik QA Series products and three-deck Doublescreen...
Motherwell-built haulers power new water truck line in North America
THE versatility of Motherwell-built Rokbak haulers has been evidenced after Hydex adapted RA30 and RA40 ADTs into high-capacity water trucks to meet demand for...
CDE sustainability report highlights environmental ambitions progress
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has marked Earth Overshoot Day by publishing its 2024 sustainability report.
The move has been described as marking a significant...
Breedon invests in ‘true powerhouse’ excavator
BREEDON Group has invested in its first Cat 395 excavator in a bid to improve productivity at its cement plant.
The digger was supplied to...
ProStack unveils new tracked conveyor at Molson Open Day
THE Molson 2023 Open Day provided an opportunity for material handling specialist ProStack to showcase the newest addition to its conveyor line-up - the...
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,...
Bespoke system boosts North Ayrshire waste and recycling specialist
Lowmac Waste & Recycling has reportedly achieved "excellent results" from a bespoke BlueMAC materials remediation system.
The North Ayrshire-based firm turned to Blue Machinery Scotland and its sister...
Tillicoultry Quarries celebrates ISO 14001 and 45001 certification
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has announced it has achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, reinforcing the firm's commitment to health, safety, and environmental management.
The certifications...
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...
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...
Hydradig ‘manoeuvrability’ boosts Motherwell waste business
A Motherwell-based skip hire and waste recycling business has hailed the impact two new JCB Hydradigs have brought to the company.
Newtown Waste Solutions purchased...
Breedon operators to take part in Eco-Drive training programme
CONSTRUCTION materials group Breedon is aiming to increase production and improve fuel efficiency after enrolling its team on a plant operator training course run...
CDE unveils new filter press innovation at Hillhead
CDE has added to its water management and recycling systems offering by unveiling its new ProPress high-performance filter press at Hillhead.
Developed to meet the...
Crusher gets more efficient
TEREX® Minerals Processing Systems (MPS) has launched its MC1300 Cone Module, increasing the capabilities of its existing modular product range.
The modular product line consists...
Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland
STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland.
McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...
Funding boost for project to decarbonise heavy duty machinery
TEREX, CATAGEN and Wrightbus have been awarded £6.27 million funding by the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero through Phase 2 of...
Red Knight 6 takes on sole UK distributorship of Rubble Master products
RED Knight 6 (RK6) has been installed as sole UK distributor for Rubble Master, manufacturers of impact crushers and scalping and sizing screens.
Rubble Master...
EvoQuip expands jaw crusher portfolio
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched the Bison 170, the latest addition to its jaw crusher range.
Boasting a 700x500mm jaw chamber...
The million tonne crusher
McCloskey Equipment’s Tim Watson tells Project Plant of the impact the firm’s J50 has had at a quarry in Cowdenbeath, Fife.
THAT isn’t a typo....
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...
Red Rhino launches upgraded 5000+ jaw crusher
RED Rhino Crushers has announced improvements to its 5000+ jaw crusher, designed to boost crushing capacity and operational speed for demolition, construction, and skip...
McHale Plant Sales earns top Metso dealer accolade
MCHALE Plant Sales is celebrating after being named by Metso as Distributor of the Year for the second year running.
The firm, which represents Metso...
Governments must be ready to help construction sector go green
By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Bros, a resource management business which specialises in recycling construction waste and creating high quality recycled aggregates based...
Finlay expands horizontal impact crusher range
FINLAY has expanded its horizontal impact crusher range with the launch of the I‑130 and I‑130RS.
At the core of the new models is a...
