McCloskey International eyes electric avenue to further growth after record-breaking year

McCloskey International believes widening its electric-powered plant range will help the company build on its very strong trading start to 2023, after celebrating record sales revenues and product deliveries in 2022.

March 15, 2023

Toni Laaksonen, McCloskey International senior vice president, says catering for increased customer demand for electric-powered plants offers strong revenue growth potential

Acquired by Metso Outotec in 2019, McCloskey International is part of a group of construction, quarrying, construction and demolition (C&D) and wider recycling industry-suited plant brands that also include McCloskey Environmental, Lippmann, MWS Equipment, and Tesab.

“Last year was a really busy year for us and a record-breaking year, both for McCloskey International and the wider group [of brands] and we are growing again this year,” says Toni Laaksonen, senior vice president of McCloskey International.

“The acquisition of Tesab last year helped grow our revenues. It was a very big thing for us. We have also expanded organically, recruiting more dealers. For example, in Africa, we have grown our dealer networks significantly.

“We have also seen good dealer growth in North America, helping us secure new business.”

Laaksonen says that customers globally are looking for more and more sustainable products, including more electric-powered equipment: “There are certain markets that are very demanding on the electric plant side, such as the European market. We are also seeing this trend in certain American states.

“This demand has led to us introducing new electric-powered solutions, such as electric-power options for our cone crushers. We are also electrifying our heavy-duty jaw crushers, including the J6. Our screeners are already available as dual-power plants.

“We are also looking to grow our business organically through further acquisitions.”

Among McCloskey International’s new machines are the ultra-efficient S190 dual-power portable vibratory screener, and the ST100TVR stacker, the latter said to reach new heights in sustainability, efficiency and fuel savings with its dual power option and lift axle option, allowing it to switch from track mode to radial mode in seconds.

In an eye-catching technical development elsewhere in the group, MWS Equipment has partnered with Metso Outotec's pump and cyclone division to bring new levels of efficiency to its washing equipment.

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McCloskey Washing Systems eyes rapid growth

McCloskey Washing Systems (MWS) is targeting rapid growth after unveiling the Sandstorm 620 modular wash plant – the first of six new models the company has in production just 12 months after its launch. The Sandstorm range – 516, 620 and 824 – incorporates feeding, screening, aggregate and sand washing along with stockpiling all products on a single compact modular chassis.

McCloskey launches new 'powerhouse' J4 jaw crusher 

The crushers are particularly suited to aggregates, construction and demolition recycling, and site preparation.

The crushing and screening equipment manufacturer says the J4 builds on the robust features of its existing product range, with a line-up of features aimed at boosting productivity and offering enhanced durability across applications.

Designed to withstand the toughest conditions, the J4 delivers high production due to its jaw chamber design and enhanced material flow, the company says. The large 1060mm x 700mm jaw opening accommodates large feed sizes, contributing to higher production in material processing.

The material path is improved with the 1064mm x 4247mm grizzly pan feeder under the hopper that allows for better sizing of material with a variety of mesh options. Options of either a short pan feeder to suit the pre-screen or a double-deck grizzly pre-screen are available, ensuring suitability and better sizing of material based on the application.

McCloskey says the J4 delivers effective stockpiling, with wide main and side conveyors for enhanced material flow. The angle-adjustable 1200mm-wide ToughFlex main conveyor features a 3.912m-high stockpile and, with quick release and ground level access, the belt is designed to be easy to maintain and service.

ToughFlex is constructed with a special weave of two fabric plies and an additional binder warp (without the need for steel wire) resulting in reduced belt weight. The plies are reinforced to resist puncturing and are protected with heavy-duty, wear-resistant top and bottom covers.

McCloskey says that portability has not been compromised with the J4, despite its powerful capabilities. Mobility on-site and between sites continues to be a feature, with remote control tracks to move and position the crusher and maximise efficiency.

The company adds that technology has been a key factor in the development of the J4, with a DSE control panel for the highest operational performance and reliability providing push-button control of the jaw, track and feeder functions. The crusher is fitted with a telematics modem for the new 365SiteConnex programme, a connectivity solution for accurate monitoring of McCloskey products.

365SiteConnex is based on the latest communication technologies to collect, analyse and deliver information on the crushers, screeners and stackers.

“The J4 continues the momentum for our jaw-crushing product range, as we continue to develop new products that meet the evolving needs of our customers across industries,” said Toni Laaksonen, senior vice president, McCloskey International.

“As a company that is involved in the handling and processing of the Earth’s resources, we also have our sights set on sustainability. Our next commitment to an environmentally responsible strategy will be the introduction of our electric crushers, scheduled to be available in 2023.”