Mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment manufacturer Powerscreen will mark its 60th anniversary at the UK’s Hillhead 2026 quarrying, construction, and recycling equipment exhibition (June 23-25).
Alongside long-standing UK distributor Blue Group, Powerscreen will bring together the pioneering ideas that established mobile screening in the 1960s with the modern crushing and screening solutions that define the brand today.
Exhibiting from a new, expanded location at stand H6, a focal point will be the fully refurbished MK1 screening unit, the original machine that launched the Powerscreen story and helped establish the concept of mobile screening. Visitors will be able to explore the history of MK1, its role in shaping the industry and the restoration process through historical material and video content. A Hall of Fame induction will take place during the show, recognising individuals who have played a significant role in the brand’s development over the past six decades.
That heritage is reinforced by the current machines on display, including the Chieftain 2200 triple deck screen, the largest inclined screen in the Powerscreen range. Developed for high-output applications requiring consistent, high-specification material, the Chieftain 2200 features a patented configurable drive system and dual screenbox design that allow it to operate efficiently across a wide range of applications.
“Powerscreen pioneered mobile screening, fundamentally changing how aggregates are processed worldwide,” said Sean Loughran, business line director for Powerscreen. “Early machines such as the MK1 were at the forefront of mobile processing, while the Chieftain design platform went on to provide the blueprint for many modern mobile aggregate screens. As a result, the Powerscreen name has become closely associated with mobile screening globally, with model names such as Chieftain now widely recognised across the industry.”
Also on the stand will be the Premiertrak R450 jaw crusher, developed for quarrying, recycling, demolition and mining applications. The machine is offered with an independent pre-screen option that delivers practical benefits in high-fines material, reducing wear, increasing throughput and improving end-product quality.
