Meet the companies that attended

Northern Ireland Materials Handling – Supporting Infrastructure and Reducing Waste

When it comes to design and manufacture of mobile bulk processing and wet processing equipment Northern Ireland is a powerhouse, supplying some of the largest blue chip companies in the aggregate world. 

The Northern Ireland presence at Hillhead featured 19 manufacturing companies exhibiting on the Northern Ireland stand, and a further 30+ companies, all showcasing the region’s engineering excellence and the rich and innovative supply chain.

With its unique tariff-free access to GB & EU markets, Northern Ireland offers easy product sourcing for buyers. 

Find out more about the materials handling sector in Northern Ireland.

See who attended

  • BESPRA, a UK and Northern Ireland steel fabrication and automation company, offers complete service options and supplies new innovative welding positioners enabling customers to enhance their product range and productivity. Working alongside its clients, it provides expert services, innovative solutions and high quality products at a competitive price.

  • Bruce Engineering was founded in 1958 and for over 65 years the business has been involved in the manufacture and installation of modular aggregate processing plants. Since the launch of Bruce Washing, the company has had successful installations worldwide.

  • Dernaseer manufactures washing and screening equipment for the sand and gravel and recycling industry.

  • DistagQCS is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality industrial components to Material Processing OEM's and related industries. Its range includes bespoke engineered products, hydraulics, power-transmission components & commercial trailer parts.

  • EDGE Innovate develop, manufacture and market sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. EDGE Innovate’s equipment can be seen working in 70 different countries in a wide range of industries.

  • FSL began in 1988, originally supplying local engineering companies in Northern Ireland with innovative wireless controls for its equipment designed for the materials handling industry. The ever-growing export of machinery from Northern Ireland laid the foundations for FSL to develop into a market leader, supplying a wide range of electronic solutions to various industries worldwide.

  • Irish Manufacturing Services (IMS) is an established manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland.

    The company specialises in the design and manufacture of track and wheel conveyors, mobile screens, feed hoppers and mobile mixing and blending plants. These products are distributed through established IMS business partners. 

  • JMG Systems provide high quality consistent control solutions, supplying hybrid, AC, DC, battery driven and with the emphasis on green, environmental technology, research other alternative power control solutions that can be adopted by this industry. JMG Systems Ltd are ISO9001 accredited and have UL Certification.

  • McCrory Engineering is a specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke and mobile concrete batching solutions.

  • McGeary Engineering can provide pre-fabricated carbon steel pipe fabrications up to 610mm diameter to suit washing plant. It stocks a large range of flanges and weld bends to assist it in processing customers' orders as efficiently as possible. The company also supplies spraybars and spray nozzles.

  • McGirr Engineering is a leading manufacturer in the design and manufacture of mobile block making machinery. With machines to suit all customer needs and markets, from our Semi Automatic MG24 right up to its fully auto MKII block machine manufacturing 50,000 concrete blocks per day. 

  • NHL has been successfully designing, manufacturing and providing its precise hydraulic cylinder solutions for 35 years from a purpose built and modern factory in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

  • Omega Crushing and Screening specialise in the manufacture of mobile crushing and screening plants. Years of experience in this field has allowed us to manufacture wheel mounted and tracked electrically powered crushers and screens to the worldwide market. The latest development for Omega is the J1065T.

  • Ramko Hydraulic Cylinders is a leading manufacturer specialising in the design, production, and distribution of high-quality hydraulic cylinders. With a focus on innovation and precision engineering its product range includes single- and double-acting hydraulic cylinders, custom designs, and accessories, all built to withstand demanding conditions and ensure optimal performance.

  • Roco9 design and manufacture machines and equipment that is aimed at the rock crushing sector and export their products worldwide. Roco9 build top quality crushing and screening machines, products and solutions to serve the recycling, demolition and quarrying industries. Offering innovation with unmatched experience and practical knowledge from their quarrying background.

  • Screenpod Design & Manufacturing is an industry-leading manufacturer. Their products include dust control and density separation products. The range of dust control products consist of dust cannons and industrial vacuums, as well as air density and water density separation products for the recycling industries. The Screenpod sorting range consist of trommel screens and picking stations, fixed and mobile.

    They supply a whole host of sectors across the world, from recycling yards and demolition sites, to quarries and factories of all kinds. Its cutting-edge solutions feature unrivalled innovations, outstanding levels of quality and phenomenal performance, all driven by its relentless desire to exceed expectations and achieve a profound impact with every machine it makes. It dedicates itself to delivering the best possible results for its customers and maximising their returns on investment.

  • Smiley Monroe is a leading supplier of endless conveyor belts, cut rubber and plastic parts for the materials processing equipment manufacturing sector. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Northern Ireland, The Giants of Belting today have a global reach, with operations in India and the USA.

  • SpreadPoint Ltd is a new and exciting company formed in 2019; specialising in the design and manufacture of spreading equipment. Servicing various industries such as agriculture, construction and amenity.

  • Asphalt Burners manufacture Vulcan, low carbon burners. Hydrogen ready industrial burner for use in Sand Drying, Fertilisers and Biomass industries. Output range 6MW to 60MW Multi Fuels, Oil, Natural gas, LPG, and RDME technologically advanced reliability ease of maintenance.

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