For the second year in succession, Metso UK and Ireland distributor, McHale Plant Sales has been feted by the Finnish crushers manufacturer, this time as recipients of their coveted ‘Distributor of the Year 2025’ award chosen from their worldwide distributor network. First appointed Metso distributors in Ireland and Northern Ireland some 10 years ago, their role received a major boost when, in April 2023, their brief was extended to include the English, Scottish and Welsh markets. Expressing their ‘honour’ at having...

At a special reception hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Niall Burgess, Gaelic Games Europe (GGE) marked the beginning of an ambitious new chapter, unveiling a strategic partnership with global industry leader Kingspan. This collaboration signals more than sponsorship – it represents a partnership of shared vision, a united mission, and a commitment to scaling Gaelic sporting culture across Europe’s evolving landscape. “Gaelic Games Europe embodies the very spirit of adventure – boldly exploring the limits of possibility and pushing into new...

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has signed a contract to sell its ownership in China-based SDLG (Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co) to a fund predominantly owned by the Lingong Group (LGG). Going forward Volvo CE will be targeting focused customer segments in China and enhance its utilization of the Chinese supplier ecosystem. This means Volvo CE will: Sell its entire stake of 70% of the shares in SDLG to a fund predominantly owned by the SDLG minority owner LGG Focus...

Telestack, a global leader in the manufacturing of bulk material handling equipment, is pleased to announce the successful installation / commissioning supply of a Telestack TS52 radial stockpiling conveyor to MIBAU Stema UK. This strategic collaboration, facilitated by our valued UK ports partner, Cooper Specialised Handling, provides a key player in the European aggregates and shipping sector with an efficient and flexible material handling solution. MIBAU Stema plays a crucial role in the supply of aggregates from Norwegian quarries for various...

Hercal leads the way with the largest demolition excavator in the Iberian Peninsula The Catalan company Hercal has acquired the largest demolition excavator in Spain and Portugal, the Liebherr R 980 Demolition. A benchmark in the circular demolition sector, Hercal has always been known for going the extra mile when it comes to innovation and quality. ‘Our goal is to be at the forefront of circular demolition, so it’s essential to have powerful, reliable, state-of-the-art machinery, capable of undertaking complex and...