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Powerscreen to celebrate 60 years of mobile screening at Hillhead
14 May 2026
Powerscreen will mark its 60th anniversary at Hillhead 2026 alongside long-standing UK distributor Blue Group, as it takes over a new large stand at the show in June.
One of the focal points will be a refurbished MK1 screening unit, the machine that launched Powerscreen in 1966 and helped establish the concept of mobile screening.
The Northern Ireland-based company, which is a part of Terex, will showcase the history of the MK1, its role in the industry and the restoration process through historical material and video content.
Also on display will be a Chieftain 2200 triple deck screen, the largest inclined screen in the Powerscreen range. Developed for high-output applications requiring consistent, high-specification material, it features a patented configurable drive system and dual screenbox.
“Powerscreen pioneered mobile screening, fundamentally changing how aggregates are processed worldwide,” said Sean Loughran, business line director.
“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.”
A prototype of the 1000X Maxtrak cone crusher will form part of the display (Image: Powerscreen)
The Premiertrak R450 jaw crusher, developed for quarrying, recycling, demolition and mining applications, will also be demonstrated.
This machine is offered with an independent pre-screen option designed to deliver benefits in high-fines material by reducing wear, increasing throughput and improving end-product quality, according to Powerscreen.
In addition, the company will be unveiling a prototype version of the 1000X Maxtrak cone crusher, while a Hall of Fame induction will recognise individuals who have played a significant role in the brand’s development over the past six decades.
The stand will also highlight the support and solutions available through Powerscreen and Blue Group, including TRAC, a multi-sensor solution to improve screening equipment performance and durability, and INNEX, a new digital brand to improve end user experience through consolidated tools and AI driven capabilities.
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