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...
Having a blast: ADT hailed after quarry milestone
A Bell B40D ADT has chalked up a major milestone after hauling over one million tonnes of limestone in just over two years.
Alf Kitching,...
MV Commercial ramps up provision of remote controlled skip loaders
MV Commercial has announced it is expanding its build and refurbishment programme to satisfy the demand for skip loaders from the recycling industry.
The commercial...
Knowledge holds the key to ‘the Metso experience’
Denis McGrath, sales director at Metso’s UK and Ireland distributor McHale Plant Sales, explains the benefits of close customer collaboration
KNOWLEDGE (they say) is no...
Windswept and interesting
A windswept Livingston industrial estate on a cold Tuesday morning might not be everyone's idea of a dream destination.
But for Worsley Plant managing director...
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...
Cireco lands Falkirk Council contract to handle non-recyclable waste
RESOURCE management specialist Cireco has been awarded a ten-year contract by Falkirk Council to handle non-recyclable waste.
The items will be sent to the soon-to-be-completed...
‘Strong’ market demand drives further release of Warwick Ward equipment assets
A range of late-model construction and recycling machinery is set to go under the hammer, as BPI has been appointed to manage a further...
Metso UK and Ireland dealer to mark 40 years of Lokotrack mobile crushers
MCHALE Plant Sales, the UK and Ireland distributor for the Metso range of Lokotrack mobile crushers, has confirmed its intention to engage fully in...
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...
SANY concludes sale of firm’s first 80-tonne excavator in the UK
SANY UK has confirmed the sale and delivery of the manufacturer's first 80-tonne excavator in the UK.
The SY750H has been supplied to the Heritage...
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,...
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...
Finlay appoints new global sales and marketing director
FINLAY has appointed Martin Conway as its new global sales and marketing director.
He will be tasked with spearheading the development and execution of the...
Kobelco adds ‘multi-dismantling machine’ to recycling portfolio
KOBELCO has added to its recycling equipment portfolio with the launch of the SK140SRD-7 multi-dismantling machine.
The manufacturer said that while in many ways its body...
Hillhouse Group appoints new CEO
TROON-based quarrying and construction materials specialist Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the firm's new CEO.
He is succeeding Robert McNaughton, who retires in...
MDS launches heavy-duty scalping screen that aims to ‘set new benchmark’
MDS has unveiled the M300, a heavy-duty scalping screen designed to meet the 'most demanding' applications.
Representing a major shift for MDS, which historically has...
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...
RA30 proves to be a ‘strong asset’ for Skene Group
SKENE Group has hailed the impact made by a Rokbak RA30 hauler at its Soutra Mains Quarry in Pathhead, Midlothian.
Skene Group is a family...
Wheeled loader rebuild showcases potential for sustainable innovation
BUILDING materials specialist Heidelberg Materials UK has worked with SMT on a project to extend the life of a Volvo L350F wheeled loader and...
Finlay machines take key role in rebuilding Ukraine’s infrastructure
CRUSHING, screening and conveying equipment manufacturer Finlay has announced its pride in supplying equipment in conjunction with Kurimoto, its Japanese distributor, to support the...
Recycled aggregates volumes reach ‘record high’
NEW research has found that the amount of construction aggregates from recycled and secondary sources in Britain has reached an all-time high, as producers...
Hybrid shredder looks to offer best of both worlds to customers
THE team behind the HAAS TYRON slow-speed shredder has converted the machine into a hybrid model, as part of efforts to become more environmentally...
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...
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...
High-lift loader proves its worth at composting plant
RYEDALE Organics has snapped up a Hyundai HL960A XT wheel loader, equipped with a high-tip Ulrich bulk handling bucket.
The loader joins two other HL960As...
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...
Terex Washing Systems strengthens senior team
TEREX Washing Systems has introduced new business line director Mark Fisher at Hillhead 2024.
With the need for sustainable solutions, Mark will lead the manufacturer...
CDE helps J&M Murdoch to celebrate milestone anniversary
WET processing equipment specialist CDE has hailed the ‘high-quality’ service and family values of long-standing partner J&M Murdoch & Sons as the Neilston-headquartered business...
No ‘shred’ of doubt over machine’s quality
TIMBERPAK Scotland, a subsidiary of EGGER, has acquired Scotland's first Haas 2500 slow-speed shredder, which will be tasked with helping to process some 100,000...
