The UK has a strong heritage in mining equipment manufacturing, with several companies specializing in machinery for underground and surface mining, quarrying, and mineral processing. Here are some notable British mining equipment manufacturers:
Leading British Mining Equipment Manufacturers
1. Epiroc UK (formerly part of Atlas Copco)
– Specializes in drilling rigs, rock excavation, and construction equipment.
– Products include drill rigs, loaders, and hydraulic breakers.
2. Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology (UK)
– Provides drilling equipment, loaders, trucks, and crushing solutions.
– Known for automation and digital solutions in mining.
3. Komatsu Mining (UK) (formerly Joy Global)
– Manufactures underground mining machines, including continuous miners and longwall systems.
4. MMD Group (Mining Machinery Developments)
– Based in Derbyshire, specializes in mineral sizing and material handling solutions.
– Known for its sizer technology used in coal and hard rock mining.
5. Babcock International
– Supplies heavy engineering solutions for mining infrastructure and materials handling.
6. AARD Mining Equipment (UK operations)
– South African-origin but has a UK presence; manufactures underground support vehicles.
7. Caterpillar (UK Operations)
– While US-based, Caterpillar has a strong UK presence with mining trucks, excavators, and loaders.
8. Fletcher Group (Sheffield-based)
– Produces roof bolters and other underground coal mining equipment.
9. PBE Group (Process & Blast Equipment)
– Specializes in explosion-proof electrical equipment for hazardous mining environments.
10. Terex GB Ltd (Materials Processing)
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ushing and screening equipment for quarrying and mining applications.
Other Notable Companies
– FLSmidth (UK operations – mineral processing equipment)
– Weir Minerals Europe (pumps & slurry handling solutions)
– Coalville Engineering Works (supports coal & industrial sectors)
Many of these companies focus on automation, safety, and sustainable mining technologies to meet modern industry demands.
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