Troon quarry benefits from three new Cat machines

MATERIALS supplier Hillhouse Group has invested in three new Cat machines following a fleet production study by Finning UK & Ireland to increase production...

Powerscreen family honoured at global dealer conference

POWERSCREEN recently welcomed almost 400 guests to its global dealer conference in Italy. Attendees were treated to a series of presentations and new product launches....
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...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: all systems go for Terex

TEREX Washing Systems will arrive at ScotPlant 2022 with a line-up which is expected to include a test filter press, a bucket wheel, and...
30-tonne crawler excavator

Hyundai 30-tonner shows its True colours on waste transfer station work

A Hyundai Construction Equipment 30-tonne crawler excavator has become the first machine to wear the new livery of Loughborough-based True Group. The company, which boasts...
Brewster Brothers Cumbernauld

CDE and Brewster Brothers to host ‘virtual’ tour of Cumbernauld recycling plant

WET processing specialist CDE has announced plans to host a 'virtual' tour of Brewster Brothers’ 150tph construction and demolition waste recycling plant near Cumbernauld. With...

Molson Green appointed CBI dealer

MOLSON Green has been appointed UK dealer for CBI's horizontal grinders and industrial chippers. The business, which already represents brands in this sector including Terex...
Develon wheel loader

Develon to showcase waste and recycling solutions at RWM event

DEVELON has revealed plans to use its first appearance at the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) show in Birmingham in September to debut the...

Liebherr in double electric excavator launch

LIEBHERR has announced the launch of two new electric crawler excavators. The R 976-E and the R 980 SME-E replace the ER 974 B for...

Scottish-built haulers rise to steep challenge in New Zealand

TWO Rokbak RA40 haulers are assisting Atlas Quarries' operations in New Zealand - 11,000 miles from where they were built in Motherwell. Supplied by Porter...

CDE to shine a light on waste recycling solutions at bauma

CDE has announced it will highlight the role of its technology in supporting the circular economy at bauma 2022. The wet processing solutions specialist will...
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...
Tracked excavator working in hard rock quarry

Historic Campbeltown firm makes landmark tracked excavator purchase

ONE of the first new JCB 370X tracked excavators in Scotland has been snapped up by long-standing Campbeltown-based civil engineering specialist McFadyens Contractors. The model...
Construction machinery training

CRJ Services launches NPORS operator training for waste, recycling and forestry machinery

CRJ Services has announced it is now offering NPORS-accredited operator training and CSCS card pathways, designed specifically for operators working in waste processing, recycling,...

Brewster Brothers celebrates two million tonne recycling milestone

BREWSTER Brothers is celebrating a major milestone after diverting over two million tonnes of construction waste from landfill. The West Lothian-headquartered waste management specialist ...
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...
Parnaby Cyclones equipment

Parnaby Cyclones seals huge deal at Scottish open day

PARNABY Cyclones finalised a £1.5 million sale at its recent open day held at WM Hamilton & Son’s Stonehouse base, as the business looks...

Cone crusher put through its paces

SCG Supplies, the Scottish dealer for Portafill International, has introduced the manufacturer’s new tracked cone crusher to the market. The MC-8 is described as boasting...

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...

No shred of doubt: Angus Council invests in Haas Tyron

Angus Council has purchased a Haas Tyron 2000XL 2.0 shredder for its busy green waste recycling facility in Forfar.  
Finlay and Kobelco Cross Civils machines

Finlay and Kobelco models help Perthshire golf course project go with a swing

A stone’s throw away from Loch Tay lies one of the most picturesque quarrying operations in Scotland. Owned and operated by Cross Civils and...
Red Rhino team

Crushing and screening specialist scoops top family business accolade

CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino is celebrating after being named Family Business of the Year at the Midlands Family Business Awards. The annual ceremony...

Brewster Brothers on course to hit recycling landmark

BREWSTER Brothers is projecting that by the end of this year the business will have diverted almost 1.35 million tonnes from landfill. The firm recycles the...

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...
Electric wheel loader at recycling facility

Electric loader helps recycling facility meet sustainability goals

ENVIRONMENTAL solutions provider SUEZ has introduced a Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader at the firm's Bodmin materials recycling facility in Cornwall. Integrating electric plant...

Reduced-swing excavator shows its steel in the Highlands

A new Volvo ECR88D reduced-swing compact excavator has made its way to Ceannacroc Estates, based to the north west of Fort Augustus in the Scottish Highlands. The...

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...
Finlay C-1550+ tracked cone crusher

New Finlay tracked cone crusher vows to increase production capacity

MOBILE crushing, screening, and conveying equipment specialist Finlay has launched the C-1550+ tracked cone crusher. Building on the strengths of its C-1550 predecessor, the new...

BHP and Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar are teaming up to develop zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce emissions. The move is the result of over 12...

UK’s first Volvo EC550E excavators deliver fuel and productivity gains

YORKSHIRE-based Ashcourt Group has taken delivery of the first two Volvo EC550E excavators in the UK. Supplied by SMT GB, the machines vow to deliver 20%...