Scotland’s construction industry faces ‘aggregates crisis’ within 15 years
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is at 'tipping point', with less than 15 years’ worth of sands and aggregates left to quarry.
That's the view of award-winning...
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,...
Premiertrak 450 proves to be a ‘game-changer’ for A & L McCrae
ARGYLL-based A&L McCrae Limited has taken delivery of the first Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher sold in Europe.
The machine builds on the success of the...
Terex Washing Systems set for double machine launch
TEREX Washing Systems (TWS) has confirmed it will unveil two new machines at Hillhead 2022 and announce further details about the firm's direct selling...
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...
Rokbak continues to expand US dealer network
MOTHERWELL-headquartered hauler manufacturer Rokbak has expanded its US dealer network after agreeing a new partnership with Alpha & Omega Equipment Sales and Rental.
Texas-based Alpha...
Resource management firm snaps up UK’s first CASE 651G loader
THE first CASE 651G wheel loader in the UK has been snapped up by Wastewise, an FCC Environment company.
The machine has gone to work...
Compact crusher helps give stone waste a second life in interior design
LONDON terrazzo specialist Diespeker has snapped up a compact crusher from Dragon Equipment to help turn unwanted stone into an ingredient in bespoke architectural...
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...
Hybrid shredders help give rise to a sustainable future
Rob Symons, operations director of recycling/waste management machinery company CRJ Services, discusses the crucial role of the hybrid shredder in the future of the...
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...
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...
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...
Viridor invests in electric-drive material handlers for Scottish recycling plants
FOUR new Cat eMH24 electric-drive material handlers have been put to work at Viridor’s Bargeddie and Polmadie waste recycling plants.
The machines will be used...
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...
CRJ Services retains Investors in People Silver accreditation
WASTE, recycling, and material processing equipment specialist CRJ Services has announced it has successfully retained its Investors in People Silver accreditation.
The accreditation reflects the company's...
Portafill helps Mills move the hills
PERTH-based family business Mills Contractors hadn’t heard of Portafill or their UK distributor SCG Supplies Ltd until a couple of months ago - but...
Liebherr unveils new course to improve site safety
LIEBHERR Great Britain has set its sights on tackling the issue of on-site accidents by launching a new product familiarisation programme, which will see...
New Finning guide looks to unlock efficiencies in waste and recycling operations
FINNING UK & Ireland has published a practical guide detailing the small operational improvements to fleet management that can improve uptime, productivity, and safety...
Quarrying achievements recognised by IQ international presidents
THE winner and runners up of the 2021 Caernarfon Award have been revealed by the Institute of Quarrying (IQ).
Since 1989, the international honour has...
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'...
CDE confirms return of virtual conference for wet processing sector
WET processing equipment specialist CDE has announced its global virtual conference will return for 2021 to bring industry leaders together to share their experience on...
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...
Metso dealer plans ‘top team’ presence at ScotPlant 2024
METSO UK dealer McHale Plant Sales has announced it is planning a ‘top team’ presence to mark the firm’s ScotPlant debut in April.
The business...
CDE unveils fast-deploy high capacity washing system in ‘revolutionary’ move
CDE has revealed its latest innovation, the ModaLine, in what it has heralded as a 'revolutionary' move.
The ModaLine can help materials processors get their...
New devolved tax aims to promote circular construction practices
A new devolved tax is to be launched by the Scottish Government aimed at promoting circular construction practices.
The Scottish Aggregates Tax will replace the...
Quarry specialist digs deep for Strathcarron Hospice
QUARRYING and construction materials specialist Tillicoultry Quarries recently surprised Strathcarron Hospice with support for the resurfacing of its road entranceway and car parking facilities.
The...
Hillhead visitors to get ‘sneak peek’ of new Bison 220R in working demo
EvoQuip has announced plans to run live working demonstrations of the new Bison 220R jaw crusher at next month's Hillhead exhibition.
The machine boasts an...
Top billing for Keestrack mobile innovations at bauma
KEESTRACK showcased its latest innovations at bauma 2025, including the new C7 three-deck high-capacity classifier.
The model, with a capacity up to 600t/h, has a...
Powerscreen to share results of collaborative efforts at Hillhead 2022
CRUSHING and screening specialist Powerscreen has announced its Hillhead 2022 line-up will feature a display of machines and technologies 'in touch with tomorrow'.
The static...
