UK and Ireland distributor for the Metso range of Lokotrack mobile crushers, McHale Plant Sales, has confirmed its intention to 'engage fully' in plans announced by the Finnish crusher manufacturer to celebrate 40 years since the first Lokotrack track-mounted mobile crusher prototype was produced in 1985.

It was an innovation designed to bring the added benefit of 'movement, flexibility, and transportability' to the process of aggregates production which was followed in 1987 by the commencement of series production of the Lokotrack range now known to quarry owners and aggregates producers across the globe.

Currently, the Lokotrack portfolio consists of 23 machines, each offering 50 configuration options. Part of the Metso Plus portfolio are their new diesel-electric EC range. With their award-winning design, EC units come equipped with cutting-edge crushing technology and digital tools to facilitate low carbon production in tune with the global drive towards sustainability and Net Zero.

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Described by Metso as 'a notable milestone' and an 'industry first', the 40th anniversary will be marked by what Metso Vice President for Track Solutions, Jarmo Vuorenpää says will be "a key highlight at our events and trade shows throughout 2025".

Commenting, McHale Plant Sales chairman, Michael McHale said: "Across the world on every continent, Metso Lokotrack crushers have built a reputation for reliability and performance, qualities that have given them a strong market position in the UK and Ireland.

"A trusted name in the global aggregate crushing industry with over 11,000 units sold, Lokotrack has earned its place fully fulfilling the expectation set for it. Evolving from 'a bold idea' into a mobile, track-mounted crusher that would revolutionise on-site operations, Lokotrack has brought unmatched efficiency to quarrying, aggregates, road construction and other projects, eliminating all of the handling, movement, and logistical obstacles that had been a drag on the industry previously," McHale added.

According to detail set out in Metso's initial announcement, as the market evolves it will be their intention to 'stay ahead of trends and customer expectations' through innovation: an ambition evident in their construction of a new technology centre scheduled for completion in 2027, and in their transfer of Lokotrack manufacturing from its present base to a new more modern centre near Tampere, Finland.

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