Blue Mail Summer 2024 by Blue Group

A strong start to show season

We've had a busy few months of trade shows, exhibiting at both ScotPlant and Hillhead. Both events saw a record turnout of visitors.

In April, at ScotPlant, Blue Scotland proudly announced their partnership with SEMIX by showcasing the Mobile 60S4 concrete batching plant on the stand, generating significant interest over the two days. Alongside the SEMIX plant, Blue Scotland exhibited the new Premiertrak 450 from Powerscreen, the Fuchs MHL 340, and a Doppstadt Inventhor 6. Murray Plant also showcased their extensive range of world leading attachments including Rammer, Allu, Fortress, VTN, Xcentric, OilQuick, and Steelwrist.

Later in June, the sunny Hillhead show drew over 19,500 visitors across three days, marking another successful event for Blue Machinery. At our main stand, we highlighted our leading attachment brands, using both Develon and Hidromek excavators to showcase a VTN FP24 pulveriser and a Rammer 2166E breaker. Additionally, we supported several of our suppliers at their stands. Powerscreen featured the new Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher and the electric Warrior 1400XE scalping screen, along with the debut of the 1300X Maxtrak cone in the live demo area. Other suppliers present included Terex Washing Systems, MDS, Portafill, Develon, and Hidromek.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who visited us at both shows and eagerly anticipate returning to exhibit at both ScotPlant and Hillhead in 2026.

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Premiertrak 450 redefines productivity

The Premiertrak 400X has long been one of the world’s best-selling jaw crushers, and Powerscreen has built upon this success with the introduction of the Premiertrak 450. In April, A&L McCrae Limited, based in Argyll, Scotland, received the first Premiertrak 450 sold in Europe.

A&L McCrae Limited, established over fifty years ago, has grown from a single owner-operator into a multifaceted civil engineering firm and quarry operator. The company offers a wide range of services, including contract crushing and screening, heavy plant hire, bulk haulage, ready mix concrete and the supply of high-quality aggregates from their hard rock and sand & gravel quarries. Renowned for reliable service and a commitment to modernising equipment, A&L McCrae ensures they meet the demands of large-scale projects across Scotland.

Previously, A&L McCrae managed with a single crushing and screening train shared between two quarries. However, the company now faces a large volume of material to process over the next five years. The growing demand necessitates dedicated trains for each site to maintain efficiency and productivity, leading to the recent purchases of a Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher and a Chieftain 1700X inclined screener.

The new Premiertrak 450 is a heavy-duty, quarry-specification jaw crusher designed for the toughest rock.

It boasts several improvements over the Premiertrak 400X, including a new hopper design built from 15mm Hardox steel, compared to the 12mm Hardox used in the PT400X. The steeper hydraulic folding hopper sides also increase the capacity to 10.3m³. You won’t find a stronger hopper anywhere else in the market.

The crushing chamber on the Premiertrak 450 has been tilted by 7° to allow better material flow, increasing potential throughput to 450tph. Calum McCrae, Managing Director at A&L McCrae, comments, “We have seen a massive increase in production since the arrival of the new crusher. The redesigned feeder and angle on the chamber have been game changers.”

The Premiertrak 450's highly efficient direct drive system results in lower fuel consumption. Calum has observed significant cost savings, noting, “This machine offers more tonnes for less fuel, with our tonnes crushed per litre rising significantly.”

Calum was first introduced to the machine at the Powerscreen World Dealer Conference in September.

"We have seen a massive increase in production since the arrival of the new crusher. The redesigned feeder and angle on the chamber have been game changers."

“Austin invited us to Italy, where we saw the machine working and immediately knew it was the right fit for us, specially designed to meet the rigorous demands of quarry operations,” he recalls.

Over the past five years, A&L McCrae has worked closely with Blue Machinery (Scotland), replacing their entire crushing and screening fleet with Powerscreen machines. In addition to this Blue Machinery has supplied A&L McCrae with a Terex Wash Plant, two SEMIX concrete batching plants, and various attachments from Murray Plant (a Blue Scotland Company). Calum adds, “We have a very strong working relationship with both the sales team and the service team at Blue Scotland, it’s probably the best backup service we get from any supplier we deal with. I See Blue Scotland as a key business partner in our growth plans in the years to come”.

The acquisition of the Premiertrak 450 marks a significant milestone for A&L McCrae Limited, demonstrating their commitment to operational excellence and efficiency. With this state-of-the-art jaw crusher, the company has significantly boosted its production capacity while reducing fuel consumption. The strong partnership with Blue Machinery (Scotland) has been instrumental in this transition, providing not only world class machinery but also unparalleled support and service.

Inventhor 6.2 goes on tour!

We recently took the brand new Doppstadt INVENTHOR 6.2 slow-speed shredder on a three week long UK roadshow. The shredder visited a total of 15 sites covering all the regions served by Blue Scotland, Blue Central and Blue Southern, to demonstrate its capabilities in processing a wide variety of waste material.

Founded by Werner Doppstadt in 1965 as a company focusing on agricultural equipment and based in Velbert, Doppstadt has evolved to become a leading partner worldwide in the field of environmental technology. The company develops, designs and produces systems and shredding equipment geared for mobile and stationary use and for handling a wide variety of materials like waste wood, household waste, commercial and industrial waste,

The tour of the UK began in Aberdeen in Scotland with EIS Waste Serviced ltd. Neil Sharp, Managing Director commented that he was delighted to have the INVENTHOR 6.2 on demo. He said they were impressed with how it handled different waste streams with ease and were also very impressed with the engineering advancements and its fuel efficiency. “Overall, a very professional demonstration of an excellent machine”.

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First launched in 2018, the INVENTHOR series has since impressed customers around the world with its performance and flexibility. The launch of the INVENTHOR 6.2, now available from Blue Machinery across the UK, marks further progress in this successful product line.

“We have extended the filling area from 2.2 to 3.3 metres, increasing the hopper volume from five to eight cubic metres,” explained Dominik Niehaus. “Operators can now even move a wide wheel loader bucket down to the shredding teeth. This allows the machine to be loaded optimally and, above all, easily.”

At the heart of the new INVENTHOR 6.2 is the patented VarioDirect Drive system which copes with nearly all kinds of shredding tasks with excellent results. This unique direct drive concept variably transfers the power to the shredding shaft and thus offers completely new options for effective shredding. By doing so, the shaft speed can be flexibly adapted to different shredding tasks.

The material feed system of the INVENTHOR 6.2 ensures that the shredding process goes smoothly. It has a hopper volume of 4.5 m³. The total volume can be extended to approx. 8 m³ using removable hopper extensions. Thanks to the low loading height and a loading width of over 3.3 m, loading with wheel loader buckets is also operator-friendly.

The folding hopper can be loaded and tilted batchwise or it can be set at a suitable angle so the material automatically slides into the shredding area.

In case of overload, automatic mode is disabled in order to protect the machine from any damage. Shredding stops promptly in the event of any problems.

A wide opening comb flap guarantees good and, above all, safe access to the shredding chamber. Thanks to its intelligent hydraulics, the load sensing system adapts the volume flow of the pumps exactly to the required performance.

The system only provides as much hydraulic oil as the machine needs. This precisely metered oil flow reduces your fuel consumption considerably.

Driven by a powerful, highly efficient diesel engine which complies with the EU Stage V emission standard, the INVENTHOR 6.2 is also available with an optional electric drive 315 kW three-phase motor, allowing you to benefit from lower energy and maintenance costs. All necessary modules such as the switch cabinet and frequency converter are built into the machine so that you can connect the INVENTHOR 6.2 "plug and play" to your existing infrastructure.

2024 marks 20 years of partnership between Blue Machinery and Doppstadt. Doppstadt have been one of our core suppliers since 2004 and within the time we have managed to supply over 500 machines to the market. Doppstadt are true innovators and it’s their innovation that has kept the company at the forefront of shredding and screening technology since their inception. We look forward to bringing you more on this special partnership as we continue to celebrate throughout 2024.

Haulaway boosts recovery rates with new recycling plant

Established in 1991, Haulaway Limited has grown into a thriving third-generation family business based in Hailsham, East Sussex.

Led by owner Colin Holloway, his wife Julie, their three children—Lisa (Office Manager), Sam (Operations Manager), Cara (Head of HR) and Steve Walton (Business development Director)—the company has flourished with the support of nearly 50 dedicated staff members.

From humble beginnings with just two skip lorries, Haulaway has expanded its fleet to 21 vehicles, including skip lorries, 8-wheel

tippers, a grab lorry, and a variety of rolonof and articulated vehicles.

The company offers an array of services beyond skip hire, including tipper and grab hire, roll on roll off hire, bulk haulage, cardboard collection, trade waste disposal and a plastic recycling plant.

As Haulaway continues to grow, so does the volume of recyclable material they handle. This increase necessitated the installation of a new

recycling plant to process their Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) stream. After an extensive tender process, Haulaway selected Blue Machinery (Southern) to install the cutting-edge recycling plant at their Polegate Distribution Facility. Blue Southern assembled some of the world’s leading manufacturers including Westeria, Tomra, BRT Hartner, and M&J to create a stateof-the-art system.

The Process

The process begins with material being fed into an M&J K210 7 Knife shredder. This functions both as a bag opener and shredder, efficiently opening bags but negating the blockages from a mixed feedstock that you get from a traditional bag-opener. The shredded material is perfectly sized at approximately 400mm for the optical sorters used later in the process.

Next, the material travels via a conveyor to the first quality control picking station where contaminants are removed before the main process. The remaining material moves on to a BRT Hartner ballistic separator, which sorts 2D materials from 3D materials and produces a 0-50mm ballistic fines. The 3D material is then passed through an overband magnet to extract ferrous metals before an eddy current system removes non-ferrous metals.

The remaining 3D material proceeds to a second manual picking station where 3D carboard and various grades of plastic are recovered. Concurrently, the 2D material from the ballistic separator is directed to the first Tomra 2800 optical sorter, which removes film from the material.

The remaining material then passes through a second Tomra optical sorter which takes the OCC leaving a mixed paper product as the drop fraction.

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The plant has been cleverly reverse engineered meaning that optical sorters can easily be added to the 3D line in the future.

Capable of processing up to 10 tons per hour, the new plant became operational in March, and Haulaway is already seeing significant benefits. Sam Holloway, Operations Manager, commented, "The plant has been running smoothly for a few months now and has significantly increased our material recovery rates from our DMR waste stream."

Haulaway’s close working relationship with Blue Southern has stood the test of time, with the latter having supplied recycling plants and mobile machinery to the customer since the early 2000s.

Sam noted, "During the tender process, we considered various options from different suppliers. Ultimately, our trust in Blue Machinery was the deciding factor. Once we had spoken to Tom Rutherford (Projects and Applications Manager) at Blue Southern, he had sold us on the plant. His knowledge and passion for plant design and build is unmatched.”

Haulaway Limited's commitment to innovation and efficiency continues to drive their success, setting a high standard for recycling and waste management in the industry.

Strategic restructuring at Blue Scotland

As part of a team restructuring, Blue Machinery (Scotland)LTD have announced several strategic appointments to further strengthen their already high level of customer service and support.

Dermot Donaghy has been promoted from his position as Senior Sales Manager to Sales Director, having joined the business nine years ago. He will be concentrating on the crushing and screening sector, while fellow Sales Director Alistair Rees will continue to focus on key accounts within the aggregate washing and static waste recycling sectors.

Dermot began his career in the industry 15 years ago with his father’s engineering company Fabcon Engineering based in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland which has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of forklift and lorry attachments in Ireland and the UK.

Married to Amy last July the couple have just welcomed their first baby, Daithi James into the family.

Prior to joining Blue Machinery (Scotland) Dermot spent two years in the crushing & screening industry with Powerscreen Ireland.

In his new role as Sales Director, Dermot will assume responsibility for the existing sales team and manage his key account customers.

He will also be working closer with Blue Machinery (Scotland)’s current OEMs in the crushing & screening,

← Owen Gourlay, Technical Sales Manager

concrete manufacturing, waste shredding and scrap handling markets.

“Our business is all about building strong and lasting relationships with our customers, making sure we provide the right solutions that are in their best interests,” says Dermot.

“We offer world class equipment, backed up by a world class team. We have specialists in every department - from our sales team and skilled engineers to the admin department who are all critical to our continued success as a company.”

Dermot will be supported in his new role by a recent addition to the Blue Machinery Scotland team, Owen Gourlay, who has been appointed Technical Sales Manager.

Owen has many years of experience in the crushing & screening industry and will work alongside Dermot, Alistair and the existing sales team.

He will provide technical and application support for customers, whilst also looking after sales for Powerscreen, Terex Washing Systems, Semix batching plants and MDS in the Scottish Borders and North East of England.

"Our business is all about building strong and lasting relationships with our customers, making sure we provide the right solutions that are in their best interests."

“I am looking forward to meeting all of our customers to help them get the best from their machinery and to sort out any potential issues on site,” says Owen, a father of two from the Scottish Borders who for many years managed and operated a large fleet of crushing and screening equipment for a large quarry and infrastructure contracts business across Scotland and the North of England.

Managing Director of Blue Scotland, Austin Carey, adds: “With Dermot's focus and hard work, he and the team has helped grow our market share, continuing to provide our customers with a high level of service and support.

Alistair has also done an excellent job developing the Terex Washing Systems (TWS) range with our customer base, securing several multi-million-pound contracts for TWS plants, some of which are currently being installed.”

In addition, the Blue Machinery Scotland team will have increased support from Kirsteen Marke who last year celebrated 10 years of service as Office Manager in the business.

“She will be working closely with myself, Dermot and Alistair in a business development role to help drive synergies and align products within our existing customer base.

I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the team on their continued success and thank our growing customer base for their loyalty and support over the years,” says Austin, who also revealed that Blue Machinery Scotland have recently been appointed as the first Powerscreen Certified Training Centre in Europe. The business managed to achieve this through the hard work and dedication from both Robbie Brennan and Joe Fraser, who worked tirelessly in the training arena with both customers and internal team members.

↓ Dermot Donaghy, Sales Director, shaking hands with Austin Carey, Managing Director of Blue Scotland.

Optimising efficiency and safety with OilQuick

Peel Ports Group is one of the UK’s largest port operators, playing a crucial role in the nation’s trade and logistics.

With a diverse range of strategically located ports, Peel Ports supports efficient cargo flow and supply chain solutions. The company handles a variety of commodities and services, including container shipping, bulk cargo, and logistics.

Committed to sustainability, Peel Ports aims to be carbon neutral by 2040. Their continuous investment in infrastructure and technology highlights their commitment to innovation and growth, significantly contributing to regional economies and global trade connectivity.

Peel Ports Logistics, which is a division of Peel Ports Group recently purchased a Terex Fuchs MHL 380F material handler, equipped with an OilQuick OQC90 quick coupling system, for use at their Runcorn docks facility. This addition expands their growing fleet of Fuchs machines operating across the UK. Notably, the OilQuick coupling system is a first for Peel Ports and among the first being used on a material handler within the UK.

"Blue Machinery Central provides excellent service, promptly dispatching engineers whenever needed."

Kevin Richardson, Business Unit Manager at Peel Ports Logistics, emphasised the benefits: “When unloading ships, we switch between a clampshell grab and a rotating hook multiple time daily. The OQC 90 system, recommended by Blue Machinery, allows operators to switch attachments from inside the comfort of the cab, improving both efficiency and safety. We have cut our attachment changeover time from 5 minutes to 30 seconds, whilst also reducing the risk of injury to our operators, who are no longer having to manually change the attachment and replace hoses etc.”

Peel Ports Logistics utilises the MHL 380F for handling various bulk and bagged products, from sodium sulphate to glass and stone. The MHL 380F features a 245 kW (328 HP) Stage V engine, has a maximum operating weight of 71.8 tons, and a maximum reach of 22 meters. Thanks to Fuchs’ modular design principle, the MHL 380 can also be individually adapted to meet your needs. Banana booms for unloading ships, wide crawler undercarriages for minimal ground pressure or pylons for increased visibility.

Kevin commended the Fuchs product and Blue Machinery’s support: “Our experience with Fuchs at the Ellesmere Port facility has shown it to be an outstanding machine. Blue Machinery Central provides excellent service, promptly dispatching engineers whenever needed. Additionally, Blue Spares offers high-quality and efficient parts service, ensuring our machines are always operational.”

Peel Ports Logistics continues to advance their operations with cutting-edge technology and reliable equipment, ensuring enhanced efficiency and safety across their locations.

If you’d like to find out more on either the Fuchs or OilQuick range, get in touch with your local Blue Machinery dealership today.

Blue Scotland expand into concrete batching plants

Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd are delighted to announce that they are now the authorised distributors for the full range of SEMIX concrete batching solutions across Scotland and the North East of England.

On the back of 25 very successful years in the aggregates business, this was a natural progression to provide customers with concrete batching plants from a world class manufacturer in SEMIX. Founded in 1987 SEMIX manufactures top-level concrete plants and concrete mixers, having exported more than 800 concrete batching plants to over 50 countries across the globe.

Following the new partnership, Blue Scotland will be able to supply the full range which includes mobile, modular, compact and static solutions ranging from 30-250m³ per hour.

Austin Carey, Managing Director at Blue Scotland comments: “After careful due diligence and consideration, we are delighted to announce that we have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with SEMIX, a market-leading manufacturer of concrete batching plants.

Our Sales Director, Dermot Donaghy and I have dedicated significant time to thoroughly assessing the market in search of the best OEM partner to serve our customers in Scotland and North East England. SEMIX, a family business based in Ankara, Turkey, emerged as the ideal choice. They specialise in manufacturing a comprehensive range of mobile and bespoke stationary small to large plants.

Dermot will be leading the sales efforts directly to our customers, with support from our engineering and service department based in Stirling.

We would like to extend our gratitude to SEMIX for selecting Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd as their partner and we had a great response from customers who took a look around the 60m3 plant that we exhibited on the stand at ScotPlant back in April.”

Blue Scotland have hit the ground running with the recent installation of the first batching plant at A&L McCrae’s Clachan Quarry site. A second, customised plant for A&L McCrae is set to be installed soon. Additionally, Blue Scotland has five more plants on order throughout their territory.

Calum McCrae, Director at A&L McCrae comments: “SEMIX provide the right blend of quality and value. We have a very strong working relationship with Blue Scotland from the crushing and screening side of the business, so we were keen to look at the SEMIX concrete batching plants once we heard that they would be taking on the dealership.

Our SEMIX plant has been up and running for some time now and we are really impressed with how user friendly it is. It’s very easy to service, with an easy-to-use operating system and control panel. If we ever have any issues with the plant the team from SEMIX in Turkey can dial into the plant within 60 seconds and so far, the only issues that we’ve had is operator error on our side. The plant itself has never let us down since the moment it arrived.”

Blue Machinery Scotland offer a localised support service with OEM trained engineers and spare parts availability from our Blue Spares facility based in Stirling.

If you would like to find out more information on the SEMIX range of concrete batching plants, get in touch with Blue Scotland on 01786 469 444 or sales@bluegroup.co.uk

← A&L McCrae’s SEMIX batching plant

Continued growth at Blue Spares

Blue Machinery Spares is excited to announce a significant expansion at their headquarters in Warrington.

In response to the company’s sustained growth, they have invested in an additional warehouse building, further enhancing their capacity to support customers. This new facility will provide additional space for the storage of their extensive inventory of spare parts. The Warrington depot, a central hub for operations, currently holds over 9,000 line items, whilst the depot in Stirling offers localised support to customers based in Scotland and the North of England. In 2023 alone, Blue Spares successfully dispatched 20,000 orders, reflecting their commitment to meeting the needs of customers efficiently and effectively.

The expansion outlines their dedication to continuous improvement and their focus on delivering a best-in-class service. With increased storage capabilities, Blue Spares are better equipped to manage the vast inventory and ensure timely delivery of parts, reinforcing their position as a leader in the industry.

Ian Webber, Managing Director at Blue Spares added “this investment is the latest of a series of measures we have taken to support our current and future growth. We continue to invest in our facilities and infrastructure as well as our systems and digital capability.

However, it’s our people that really make the difference by supporting our customers and ensuring we deliver their needs to ensure maximum efficiency and uptime. Our investment in people continues with more quality recruitment, OEM training and a range of L&D activities that will continue to grow our team to be the best in the industry.”

Stay tuned for more updates as Blue Machinery Spares continue to grow and innovate.

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Running 60K at 60

Juliet Green, Accounts Administrator at Blue Southern, turns 60 in October. In May, she set herself an inspiring challenge: to run a 10K each month for the six months leading up to her milestone birthday. In May, she completed a 10K in Italy. June saw her participate in the Race for Life in Edinburgh, and in July, she tackled the Wye Valley Tunnel Run.

She is now preparing for a 10K fancy-dress run in August, a run at Kew Gardens in September, and will conclude with an overseas run in October.

Juliet’s motivation comes from her friends who have survived cancer, thanks to the work of Cancer Research UK. Good luck with the rest of your challenge, Juliet!

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The Powerscreen Experts

Technical Support Manager, Paul Holder and Field Service Engineers Neil Evans, Stephen James, and James Newton recently travelled to Powerscreen HQ in Dungannon to complete their training and become ‘Powerscreen accredited trainers.’ This accreditation ensures they have the highest level of knowledge on Powerscreen machines to better assist their customers in the field.

Additionally, Area Sales Manager Jordan Havern is the latest team member from Blue Machinery to achieve gold level status in Powerscreen University’s sales and applications training. Jordan consistently provides excellent case studies, content, and site information to benefit our customers in the UK and the broader Powerscreen network.

Michelle Robertson wins ‘Trustee of the Year’

Congratulations to Michelle Robertson from Blue Machinery (Scotland) for winning 'Trustee of the Year' at the Scottish Charity Awards!

Michelle has been a driving force in Fallin, tirelessly fundraising and organising community meals, a community garden and various social events to inspire locals to improve their village. Described as selfless and resilient, her efforts have revitalised Fallin, located just 2 miles from our Stirling depot. Michelle expressed her gratitude, noting the award's significance to her and thanking MSP Evelyn Tweed and the Fallin Community Voice team. Everyone at Blue Machinery celebrates Michelle's outstanding achievement!

Michelle Robertson wins ‘Trustee of the Year’

Carl’s Ultra Challenge

Carl Barnes from Blue Machinery (Spares) has been raising money for the British Heart Foundation in memory of his father who tragically passed away in March 2023 following a heart attack. Carl recently completed the Guernsey GU36 ultra-marathon (36 miles around the perimeter of the island). With part one of his challenge complete, he is now gearing up to take part in the Lakeland 50 which is a 50 mile ultra trail across the lake district. Good luck Carl, your dad would be proud!

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Ben Dickson completes his apprenticeship

Ben Dickson of Blue Machinery (Spares) has successfully completed a twoyear apprenticeship with the company and has now joined the sales team as an Account Manager on a permanent basis. During his apprenticeship, Ben gained valuable experience working in various departments, including accounts, procurement, and sales. His positive attitude and dedication throughout the program impressed the team, leading to his offer of a full-time position upon completing his course in July. Well done Ben!

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Jim Barnett participates in Rust Bucket Rally

The Rust Bucket Rally is a charity rally that takes place over 4 days and 3 nights every June. Participants enter the rally with their £500 cars and travel over 2,500 miles across Europe. This year Jim Barnett, Field Service Engineer at Blue Central took part in the rally, driving a 2003 Mercedes CLK 420 sporting some Blue branding. This year the rally collectively raised £76,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Good work Jim!

Welcome to the team!

BLUE SCOTLAND

Margaret Ann Kerray Sales Administrative Assistant

BLUE CENTRAL

Callum Rose Field Service Engineer

Josh Burke Field Service Engineer

James Carlton Field Service Engineer

Martyn Tristram Service Administrator

Natasha Clarke Purchase Ledger Clerk

Dave Carnall Area Sales Manager

BLUE SOUTHERN

Neil Evans Service Engineer

Reuben Bentham Regional Sales Manager

A decade of expertise on the tools

In May, Field Service Engineer Joe Fraser marked his 10th anniversary with Blue Machinery Scotland. Over the past decade, Joe has been a vital member of the service team and recently played a key role in helping Blue Scotland achieve the milestone of becoming the first Powerscreen certified training centre in Europe. Thank you for your exceptional service, Joe!

Blue’s commitment to IT Recycling

Blue Machinery is committed to sustainability by responsibly recycling our IT equipment in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) standards. This involves a comprehensive recycling process: collecting old equipment, ensuring secure data destruction, tracking assets, dismantling non-repairable items, refurbishing functional devices for donation or resale, and providing sustainability reporting. By adhering to WEEE standards, we reduce our environmental impact by diverting e-waste from landfills, conserving natural resources, and supporting digital inclusion and job creation in the recycling sector. This commitment outlines our dedication to minimising our environmental footprint and promoting a circular economy.

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New arrivals in the Blue family

We are thrilled to announce some joyful additions to the Blue Family. Congratulations to all the families!

Brandon Davis, Stores Operative at Blue Spares, and his partner Morgan welcomed baby Addie to their family on Saturday 1st June.

Kris Gregory, Finance Director at Blue Central, and his wife Nicola celebrated the birth of their third daughter, Miley Sophia Gregory, on Tuesday 4th June.

Dermot Donaghy, Sales Director at Blue Scotland, and his wife Amy welcomed their son, Dáithí James Donaghy, into the world on Saturday 13th July.

GBRS shifts to high-Speed for boosted efficiency

Back in 2022, we featured Growing Beds Recycling Services (GBRS) and their new Doppstadt Inventhor 9 slow-speed shredder.

However, due to evolving demands, the company has since switched to an AK 565 high-speed shredder and invested in a new Powerscreen Titan 2300 scalping screener. GBRS is a leading recycling centre located in the heart of Bedfordshire. Since 2002, their private organic waste recycling and biomass centre has prided itself on delivering the highest-quality garden waste and wood waste disposal services and recycling solutions to local authorities, organisations and individuals.

Due to an influx of green waste last year, GBRS determined that a high-speed shredder would better meet their needs. This led to the purchase of the Doppstadt AK 565, supplied by Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd. The AK 565, known for its powerful engine and high throughput, features a heavy-duty rotor with free-swinging tools that ensure consistent and reliable shredding performance. Its advanced technology offers precise control over material size, making it suitable for various recycling applications. With user-friendly controls and maintenance-friendly design, the AK 565 enhances operational efficiency and reduces downtime. This shredder is celebrated for its durability, versatility, and high productivity, making it a top choice for recycling and waste management professionals.

Tom Bliss, Operations and Sales Manager at GBRS, commented on the new AK 565, stating, “The smaller final product size on the AK 565 has helped us to decrease the size of our windrows and reduce the amount of compost oversize coming out of the static trommel system.”

In response to increased demand for their topsoil product, GBRS also invested in a Powerscreen Titan 2300 scalping screener. The Titan 2300 is designed to deliver high productivity and exceptional screening capabilities in a variety of applications, including recycling, quarrying, and mining. This versatile screener features a robust, heavy-duty design, ensuring durability and reliable performance even in the toughest environments. The Titan 2300 is equipped with a large screening area and adjustable screen angles, which provide flexibility and efficiency in material separation. GBRS has maintained a strong partnership with Blue Machinery for around 15 years. Tom Bliss remarked,

“Whether it’s parts, servicing, or an upgrade of a machine, it’s never too much for the guys at Blue. We are constantly trying to expand our business, and by leaning on our strong partnerships, like the one we have with Blue Machinery, we will achieve that.” Click to watch

Blue Group at a glance

Main Customer Segments

Demolition

We help to serve many customers operating within the demolition sector across the UK & Ireland. We supply a vast range of equipment including Develon excavators in the North West and North Wales, and Hidromek excavators in the South. Along with Fortress shears, Rammer breakers, VTN grabs and demolition tools, Powerscreen crushers and Xcentric crushing buckets.

Quarrying

We supply world leading crushing, screening and washing equipment through brands such as Powerscreen, MDS, Terex Washing Systems. Blue Machinery (Central) also supply the full range of Develon machines, whilst Blue Machinery (Southern) also supply the range of Hidromek equipment.

Scrap

Our Fuchs material handlers are very popular within scrap applications and we can supply a number of models to suit the customers’ requirements. Alongside our Fuchs handlers, Develon and Hidromek excavators, we offer a range of scrap attachments including shears, five tine grabs, magnets, vehicle dismantlers and more.

Blue Machinery Group is a specialist provider of market leading materials processing and handling equipment across a number of industries within the UK & Ireland. We offer total solutions, from single equipment specification and supply, to bespoke design and installation of complete integrated processing systems.

Blue Regions

Blue Group is comprised of six strategically placed locations situated throughout the UK & Ireland.

Construction

Blue Machinery (Central) are the Develon dealer for the North West and North Wales, supplying the full range of mini excavators, wheeled excavators, crawler excavators, articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders. Blue Machinery (Southern) are Hidromek dealer in the South and offer the full lineup of excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders and motor graders.

Ports

Fuchs have six models in their port handling line up. These handlers are highly flexible and customisable to ensure you have the right machine for the job. As well as our Fuchs material handlers we also supply a range of conveyors and attachments that can be used to boost productivity within port applications.

Recycling

Our customers can benefit from a number of mobile recycling equipment solutions which include our Doppstadt shredders and trommels, Fuchs Material Handlers and Powerscreen screeners, which are suitable within a number of recycling applications. We can also supply fully integrated waste recycling facilities and materials processing systems.