Banging the drum for Phoenix trommel in western Highlands
A Terex Ecotec Phoenix 3300 trommel is playing a key role sorting bulk sawmill waste in the western Highlands.
Boyd Brothers, based at Corpach near...
Landfill compactor ‘transformed’ in 12-week rebuild project
A team of rebuild engineers at Finning UK & Ireland have transformed a 15-year-old Cat landfill compactor for FCC Environment in just 12 weeks.
The machine...
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...
Collier makes it a Volvo treble
COLLIER Quarrying & Recycling has completed a hat-trick of Volvo loading shovels, having taken delivery of a new L220H.
The Cowdenbeath-based business said the machine...
Another level: Astec machines prove their worth in Scotland
ALLOA-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Astec’s crushing, screening and washing equipment across Scotland and northern England.
With multiple units...
Crusher and screener manufacturer appoints exclusive UK distributor
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino has signed an agreement with equipment distributor Russells to grow UK sales.
Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Red Rhino was...
CDE marks milestone year by strengthening manufacturing capacity
SAND and aggregate wet processing solutions specialist, CDE, has revealed plans to mark its 30th anniversary this year by strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and...
Finning training scheme helps quarry plant operators address idle time
FINNING trainers have been helping FCC Environment's quarry plant operators and managers to improve fuel efficiencies.
More than 30 FCC machine operators and plant managers...
It’s all material for new sorting and recovery centre machine
THE first Develon DX230WMH-7 material handler to be sold in Europe is proving its worth at Pizzorno Environnement's sorting and recovery centre in Le...
Getting to know…Fergal Campbell
CDE, a supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions, is this year celebrating its 30th year in business. The family-owned firm, founded in...
New Liebherr telehandlers offer extended reach and lift capacity
THE first new Liebherr T48-8s telehandlers are rolling off the production line.
The model is said to provide the performance and comfort of the T55-7s with...
Hail to the Chieftain: firm sees benefit of new mobile screen
A Lincolnshire-based quarrying firm has purchased a new Powerscreen Chieftain 2200 from Blue Group, which is allowing it to work “faster and harder” processing...
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...
Stirling firm announces new exclusive dealerships
STIRLING-based plant hire and contracting company Advanced Material Processing Ltd has recently secured the exclusive dealership for Screenpod equipment in Scotland and the north...
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator ever manufactured by the company.
The DX800LC-7 Stage V compliant 80-tonne crawler excavator is described as having the 'highest hydraulic flow...
Blue to showcase hat-trick of machines at CQMS
BLUE Machinery Ireland, part of Blue Group, will have a trio of Terex EvoQuip machines on display at this year’s CQMS, the largest construction and quarrying machinery...
Blue to unveil concrete batching plant at ScotPlant 2024
BLUE Machinery (Scotland) Ltd has been confirmed as authorised distributors for the full range of SEMIX concrete batching solutions across Scotland and the north...
The NWH Group confirms Gavin Money as MD
WASTE management and recycling business, The NWH Group, has announced the official appointment of Gavin Money as MD.
He joined the business from Biffa in...
Making an impact: EvoQuip marks 1000-machine milestone
EvoQuip is celebrating a major milestone after revealing that 1,000 machines have now been delivered worldwide.
The manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment said...
Blue Scotland appointed MDS dealer
BLUE Machinery (Scotland) has been appointed as the MDS distributor for Scotland and the north east of England. As part of an introduction to...
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...
Metso Outotec confirms name change
METSO Outotec’s AGM has approved the board’s proposal to change the company name to Metso Corporation.
“After the successful integration of Metso and Outotec, we...
Glasgow team assists with D6T rebuild
Engineers at Finning’s Glasgow workshop worked with waste management firm Enovert to fully rebuild its Cat D6T, providing a ‘second life’ for the machine.
Atlas Copco to capitalise on success
ATLAS Copco will be exhibiting their versatile MG1500 multi grapple at this year's RWM show in Birmingham.
The grapple, with 360° hydraulic rotation as standard,...
‘Urgent action’ required to address ‘diminishing’ mineral reserves
THE UK Government has been urged to take 'urgent action' to address diminishing reserves of the minerals that are essential for housing and infrastructure.
The...
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...
Falling demand for mineral products ‘threatens jobs and capacity’
NEW figures released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at 'alarmingly weak levels'.
While sales of...
McHale ‘in determined mood to do deals’ at Hillhead 2026
MCHALE Plant Sales has announced its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include a number of new Komatsu models.
The display will feature the new HM460-6 ADT,...
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...
Second hand Cat crawler fills a gap
EXPANSION at regional waste and quarry management company WCL Quarries has led to the purchase of a used Finning Fair Buy Cat® D6R to...
