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...
New dump truck is HD quality
MARUBENI-Komatsu has introduced the new HD785-8 rigid dump truck, which has been built for quarry and mining applications.
The model is powered by an EU...
New Hitachi wheel loader to bring ‘exceptional efficiency’ to European customers
HITACHI is launching a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range, which has been tipped to enhance productivity on quarries and...
First Metso Truck Bodies put to work in central Europe
THE first two Komatsu HD605-8 dump trucks equipped with Metso Truck Bodies have been delivered to a porphyry quarry in Brabant Wallon, Belgium, by...
CRJ Services reports ‘record’ financial results following strong growth
RECYCLING and waste management machinery company CRJ Services has announced 'record' financial results, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) reaching £5.7...
New Volvo material handler introduced
VOLVO CE has unveiled its new EW200E material handler at the same time as its bigger brother, the EW240E, is updated with a new,...
Line in the sand: CDE plant gives rise to increased production
A new CDE wet processing plant has reportedly helped to double production at D’Arcy Sands’ Wexford site.
CVT design offers fuel-saving opportunities on new Doosan loader
AS part of Doosan's DL-7 series, the manufacturer has unveiled the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V-compliant wheel loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Boasting...
McCloskey eyes “rapid growth” in Scotland
MOBILE crushing and screening equipment specialist McCloskey has revealed it is making headway in the Scottish market.
Despite admitting to being seen as “new kids...
Rokbak hauler makes an impact at challenging Australian quarry sites
A Motherwell-built Rokbak RA30 hauler is transporting hundreds of tonnes of rock a day at a site in Victoria which provides construction materials to...
Breedon hints at future acquisitions
BREEDON Aggregates said the business is “confident” of meeting 2016 market expectations after announcing its unaudited interim results for the six months ending 30...
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...
Breedon given the all-clear over Hope takeover
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Breedon Aggregates’ £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials.
The takeover had been delayed after the CMA...
New Cat loader vows to deliver ‘easy operation’ and ‘low’ owning costs
CATERPILLAR has described the new Cat 966 GC wheel loader as a 'versatile' machine with a range of features designed for 'reliable, performing and...
CDE’s ProPress delivers for Fife quarrying and recycling firm
A ProPress high-performance filter press commissioned by wet processing specialist, CDE, has exceeded processing targets and 'significantly' reduced reliance on costly settling ponds, Collier...
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...
Warwick Ward the ‘obvious choice’ for Keestrack dealership
WARWICK Ward has been appointed Scottish dealer for crushing and screening specialist Keestrack.
The firm has been the distributor for Keestrack in England and Wales...
EvoQuip Open Day event attracts international crowd
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has hailed the success of its recent Open Day at Behan’s Quarry near Dublin.
The event welcomed over...
EvoQuip open day to showcase latest crushing and screening advancements
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip is hosting an open day event on October 4 at a quarry near Dublin, Ireland.
Attendees will have...
Versatility is key for new Finlay scalping screen
MOBILE crushing and screening specialist Finlay has announced the launch of the new 890 heavy duty two-deck scalping screener.
The model boasts a variety of...
Doosan completes new high reach demolition digger range
DOOSAN has announced that the arrival of the DX380DM-7 has completed the manufacturer's range of new high reach demolition excavators.
The machine joins the existing...
Brewster Brothers appoints new head of operations
BREWSTER Brothers has announced the appointment of Darren Forrester as its new head of operations.
With more than 35 years of experience spanning transport logistics,...
First Liebherr new generation concrete batching plant goes into operation
LIEBHERR has launched its latest batching plant generation after a mobile version went into operation for a+b Asphalt- und Betonmischwerke in southern Germany.
The new...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Hugh King & Co
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Hugh King & Co Holdings, a producer of dried mortar and render products and a leading supplier of sports sand.
Hugh King &...
Metso to invest €150 million in new technology centre
METSO has announced plans to gradually move its current operations in Hatanpää, Tampere, to a new Lokomotion technology centre to be built in Lahdesjärvi,...
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...
Develon introduces updated waste and recycling kit for DL-7 wheel loaders
DEVELON has launched an updated waste and recycling kit for the company’s DL-7 range of wheel loaders.
The move is designed to help operators work...
40,000 hours and still going strong
LAND Engineering Services (LES) is a mining, earthmoving and remediation company that operates throughout the UK.
The company won the tender in 2012 to 'clear'...
Brewster Brothers invests £6m in second recycling plant
BREWSTER Brothers is investing £6 million in a second recycling plant near Cumbernauld.
The firm's Livingston site has diverted over one million tonnes of construction,...
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...
