Kleemann has given its support to one of Spain’s largest processors of construction waste.
Recicam has earned its reputation as one of Spain’s largest recyclers of construction waste over many years.
The family business, located in central Spain, has a daily throughput rate of 4000 tonnes of material and, for its core business, relies on Kleemann plants for its crushing and screening requirements.
“Our collaboration with Kleemann came about through a customer and friend who was working with a Kleemann MOBICAT MC 110 EVO2 at the time,” Recicam managing director Juan Manuel Camacho said.
“We took a look at the plant, and it was an excellent match for our application.”
Recicam’s initial investment in Kleemann saw it purchase two used plants. The recycler was impressed by their performance and product quality, and its employees shared positive feedback on the machine’s handling and design.
Recicam’s management experienced Kleemann’s equipment again at bauma 2022 and decided to invest in the latest Kleemann equipment at the time. Soon after, a MOBICAT MC 120i PRO jaw crusher, a MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO coarse material screening plant, and a MOBIREX MR 130i PRO impact crusher were headed to Madrid.
Overall, Recicam has eight Kleemann plants within its machine fleet and is supported, like all Spanish Wirtgen Group customers, by Spanish dealer EMSA Maquinaria y Proyectos S.L.
“Of course, the machines are powerful and efficient. But what really convinced us was the overall package,” Camacho said. “We feel very well looked after locally, it’s easy for us to get hold of spare parts and, in production, the costs per tonne are unbeatable.
“The plants are intuitive to operate, well-designed and very robust – key factors when you consider that we process thousands of tonnes of material here every day.”
Depending on Recicam’s requirements, the Kleemann plants can be deployed in different combinations to suit their needs.
Recicam combines the MOBIREX MR 130i PRO impact crusher with the MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO coarse material screen for processing contaminated demolition material. The screen can handle 260 tonnes per hour, with one-third directed to the crusher and the remainder used for drainage construction.
For large feed material, Recicam can pair the MOBICAT MC 120i PRO jaw crusher with the MOBIREX MR 130i PRO impact crusher. This combination is utilised to produce final grain sizes of 0–20mm and 20–40mm while maintaining a high load as part of Recicam’s daily production of 4000 tonnes.
“These two effortlessly handle materials in sizes of up to 1200mm and deliver an end product of excellent quality. And all that with an impressive output of up to 250 tonnes per hour,” Camacho said.
The Kleemann plants have a range of features, such as magnetic separators and wind sifters, to help remove ferrous foreign materials and light materials like wood and plastic from the final product. These features help to provide Recicam with greater confidence in product quality.
“The quality of our end product is decisive because, as a supplier of recycled material, we are always in competition with natural stone suppliers,” Camacho said. “Consistent cubicity and purity of the material are our hallmarks.”
All of Kleemann’s crushing plant is equipped with its SPECTIVE CONNECT platform, which enables operators and managers to see key machine data in real-time. Camacho said these features have helped operators easily operate the Kleemann crushing plants.
“Previously, we had to keep going back to the plant to read information. Now we get all the data directly on the display, no matter where we are on the site – production capacity, consumption, everything,” he said.
“This makes a huge difference. We can respond immediately when we notice that something needs to be optimised. This saves a lot of legwork, and is more efficient and much safer.”
Metso’s mega milestone
Metso has celebrated the 40th anniversary since its Lokotrack mobile crushers were introduced to the global aggregate crushing industry.
The Lokotrack mobile crushers debuted in 1985, and over 11,000 units and more than 300 diesel-electric units have been sold around the world in that time.
When it was known as Lokomo, Metso developed the Loktrack prototype in collaboration with its customer Telamurska, which specialised in crushing contracting. The goal was to create a mobile, track-mounted crusher that would eliminate the need to transport rock to quarries and the finished product back to job sites.
The prototype was enthusiastically received in the aggregates industry, and by 1987 Metso was serially producing Lokotrack crushers.
According to Metso, Lokotrack crushers can be found on every continent on Earth – even Antarctica.
The current Lokotrack range features a portfolio of 23 machines, each with 50 configuration options. Metso launched the Lokotrack EC range last year for businesses looking for low-carbon production options.
“We are excited to make the 40th anniversary of the iconic Lokotrack line a key highlight at all our events and trade shows throughout 2025, celebrating this milestone with our customers, partners, and industry peers,” Metso track solutions vice president Jarmo Vuorenpää said.
“The latest Lokotrack units feature a new diesel-electric power line, enhanced design and lighting, and improvements for easier, safer use and maintenance. Equipped with cutting-edge crushing technology and digital tools, the EC range ensures high-quality products on time and at the right price.”
Optimised for industry
Superior Industries has launched its new learning platform to support construction aggregate producers. The OptimizeU initiative is a flexible, on-demand learning program for operators who want to study real-world challenges and how they can achieve high production rates.
OptimizeU features crushing, screening, washing and conveying courses to improve technical skills, expand product knowledge and develop best practices. Current courses include Cyclone Fundamentals and Understanding Gradations.
Options are available for beginners through to advanced workers, who can learn everything from troubleshooting to understanding applications without the need to travel or rely on classroom-based training. The current catalogue has 60 training programs, while Superior Industries plans to expand the platform by 50 sessions a year.
“OptimizeU was created to meet the needs of today’s aggregate producers,” Superior Industries training coordinator Kristen Randall said.
“We understand the value of flexible learning in an industry where time and resources are precious, and our goal is to equip producers with the tools they need to succeed at any experience level.”
Powered up in India
Powerscreen has added two new distributors to its global dealer network.
Time Equipment has signed on to be Powerscreen’s new dealer in north India and cover the Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir territories. Time Equipment will facilitate Powerscreen machine sales and stock genuine spare parts for customers in these territories.
Druk Trading Equipment has been added to Powerscreen’s network as Bhutan’s dealer. The agreement furthers Druk Trading’s portfolio of heavy equipment, which has continued to grow since it was established in 2006. Druk Trading Equipment will offer Powerscreen’s mobile crushing and screening solutions in Bhutan.
“We are delighted to strengthen our Powerscreen coverage in south Asia with the additions of Time Equipment and Druk Trading Equipment, respectively,” Powerscreen sales director Indra Gokhale said. “Both companies have a shared philosophy of providing exceptional customer support, and we look forward to many shared successes.”
Finlay’s finest
Finlay has launched its C-1550+ tracked cone crusher for customers looking for high-capacity crushing in the aggregates industry.
The new model takes over from its predecessor, the C-1550, and features the Terex 1300X cone crusher at its core. According to Finlay, this crusher can achieve 15 per cent increase in tonnage and production compared to the C-1550.
“At Finlay, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive productivity and profitability,” Finlay business line director Matt Dickson said.
The C-1550+ is lighter for transportability with a hydraulically folding hopper, which adds to its versatility for owners, operators and contractors. It has a full hydraulic closed-side setting (CSS) adjustment with electronic monitoring for precise operator control.
The large hopper/feeder has an automatic reset hydraulic tramp relief system that protects the chamber and minimises downtime if uncrushable material enters the chamber. This system helps to minimise downtime by automatically removing contaminants via the purge chute.
“The C-1550+ combines increased production capacity with features that enable our customers to achieve more with less, all while ensuring safer, more streamlined operations,” Dickson said. AB
