CDE Group

What CDE Group does

CDE Group is a Northern Ireland-headquartered designer and manufacturer of wet processing equipment, founded in 1992 (some sources cite 1993) and based in Cookstown, County Tyrone, with regional offices in the United States, Australia, and Austria, and operations spanning more than 20 countries across five strategic regions. The company sells custom-engineered modular and mobile systems for sand washing, aggregate classification, construction and demolition waste recycling, mining and mineral processing, and industrial wastewater management, supported by an installed base of over 2,000 projects globally. Its product portfolio is organized into six categories: Washing & Classification (EvoWash, M-Series, G:MAX, ModaLine, Freeflow, CFCU, AggPulse, MetaLine), Screening (Infinity dewatering/horizontal/fine/inclined screens and R-Series scalpers), Scrubbing & Attrition (AggMax logwashers, ShearClean cells), Sludge Management (S:MAX, D:MAX, MSU:10 variants, HYDRO:TIP), Water Management (ProPress filter press, Decanter centrifuge, AquaCycle thickener, AquaStore tanks, Buffer Tanks, FlocStation, AutoLime), and Feeding & Conveyors. Proprietary technologies such as AquaCycle (up to 90% process water recovery) and ProPress filter press (over 80,000 operating hours globally) anchor measurable customer outcomes including 70-96% material recovery and water recycling rates.

CDE generates revenue primarily through capital equipment sales of engineered-to-order wash plants, supplemented by multi-year AssetCare support contracts (3-5 year terms with monthly payment plans), spare parts and consumables, and CustomCare after-sales service. Pricing is project-specific with no published tiers. The go-to-market model combines direct enterprise field sales through dedicated regional teams in UK & Ireland, Americas, Australasia, Europe, and Middle East & Africa, with a dealer partnership (Goodfellows) for ModaLine in North America and event-driven demand generation through major trade shows such as Hillhead, Recycling Expo Middle East, and the IQA National Conference. The company employs 501-1,000 staff and operates a 'Customer for Life' model that emphasizes long-term service relationships, repeat business (73% repeat customer rate in UK & Ireland, SRC Group on its eighth project), and digital plant management via the CDE SmartTech platform. The firm is privately held and founder-controlled, with Tony Convery serving as Founder & Executive Chairman; no external PE, VC, or institutional investment is evidenced in the source data.

Name

CDE Group

Legal name

CDE Group

Website

https://cdegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CDE Group designs and manufactures custom wet processing equipment for sand washing, aggregate processing, and construction and demolition waste recycling, serving over 2,000 enterprise customers across more than 20 countries from its Northern Ireland headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cookstown

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wet Processing Equipment Sales: Capital equipment sales of wash plants, screening systems, water management solutions, and sludge management equipment. Custom engineered-to-order solutions with pricing based on capacity, specifications, and configuration.
2. AssetCare Support Contracts: Multi-year support packages (3-5 year contracts) providing spare parts, preventative maintenance inspections (PMI), training, and support. Monthly payment plans spread costs over contract duration.
3. Spare Parts & Consumables: Replacement parts including screen media, cyclone parts, marsh mallow springs, motors, gearboxes. Recommended Parts List (RPL) provides detailed parts information for ongoing maintenance.
4. CustomCare After-Sales Support: On-site after-sales servicing, training, and technical support. Regional support teams available 24/7 for troubleshooting and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CDE Group designs, manufactures and supplies engineered wet processing equipment for sand washing, aggregate classification, construction & demolition waste recycling, mining, and wastewater treatment applications. The company delivers custom-built modular and mobile wash plants, screening systems, scrubbing and attrition equipment, sludge management systems, water recycling thickeners and filter presses, backed by long-term service contracts and a digital plant management platform.

Product overview

CDE Group is a wet processing equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of modular and mobile solutions for sand washing, aggregate processing, and waste recycling applications. The core product line spans six main categories: Washing & Classification (including EvoWash, M-Series, G:MAX, and ModaLine systems), Screening (Infinity screens and R-Series scalpers), Scrubbing & Attrition (AggMax logwashers and ShearClean attrition cells), Sludge Management (S:MAX, D:MAX, and HYDRO:TIP systems), Water Management (ProPress filter presses, AquaCycle thickeners, AquaStore tanks, FlocStation, and AutoLime), and Feeding & Conveyors. The ecosystem is unified by the CDE SmartTech digital platform for real-time plant monitoring and maintenance management, supported by AssetCare service programs for long-term customer relationships. All products are engineered for water recycling and environmental sustainability, with theAquaCycle thickener enabling up to 90% water recirculation and filter presses producing dry filter cake for circular economy applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EvoWash Sand Wash System Sand washing system using hydrocyclone technology to give unrivalled control of silt cut points and eliminate quality fines loss. Designed for sand and aggregate producers producing in-spec washed sand products.
• M-Series Modular Wash Plant Modular sand washing plant designed for flexible configuration and scalability across various material processing applications for sand and aggregate producers.
• Mobile Sand Wash Plant Portable sand washing solution for operations requiring mobility between job sites, serving sand and aggregate producers with multi-site or temporary processing needs.
• G:MAX Dual Stage Wet Recycling System Dual stage wet recycling system for dewatering hydro-excavated muds and recovering washed sand, used in hydro-excavation and waste recycling applications.
• CFCU Density Sizing and Classification System Counter Flow Classification Unit for density separation that efficiently separates materials of differing specific gravity, used in aggregate and recycling applications.
• Freeflow Mobile Sand Wash Plant Mobile sand washing plant with flexible deployment capabilities for sand producers needing mobile, easy-to-set-up washing capacity.
• AggPulse Wet Density Aggregates Separator Wet density separation technology for aggregates processing, used to separate aggregate fractions by specific gravity in construction material operations.
• MetaLine Heavy Metal Washing System Specialized washing system for heavy metal contaminated materials, used in contaminated soil remediation and brownfield recycling operations.
• ModaLine Fast Deploy Washing Systems Containerized sand washing solution for fast-deploy plug-and-play operation, reducing on-site build time by more than 60%. Available in 250 and 450 tonnes per hour feed capacities for sand producers and equipment dealers needing rapid deployment to remote job sites.
• Infinity Dewatering Screen Dewatering screen technology for moisture reduction in processed materials, used in aggregate, sand and waste recycling washing circuits.
• Infinity Horizontal Screen Horizontal screening equipment for material classification, used in aggregate and recycling operations.
• Infinity Fine Screen Fine screening technology for precise material classification in sand and aggregate processing circuits.
• Infinity Inclined Screen

Quantifiable outcome

• Water recycling rates of 90-96% achieved with AquaCycle thickener and filter press combinations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• GoodfellowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026North American dealer partner for CDE's ModaLine fast-deploy washing system. Goodfellows describes the product as a 'gamechanger' for operations requiring flexibility at remote job sites. Distributes and supports ModaLine containerized sand washing solutions in North America.
• EnvaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Wet processing partnership to develop a 180 tph Construction and Demolition waste wash plant in County Kildare, Ireland, to be commissioned March 2026. Described as the largest of its kind in Ireland. CDE provides wet processing expertise while Enva offers environmental services and expanded soil recovery capabilities.
• KivercoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership between CDE Group and Kiverco to construct a waste-processing plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan as part of Uzbekistan's waste management projects. Construction started in 2025 with additional waste-to-energy projects planned for several Uzbek cities.
• Nordic BulkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nordic Bulk for new soil wash plant delivery. Nordic Bulk provides bulk handling and processing solutions while CDE contributes wet processing technology for soil remediation projects.
• National Brownfield Institute (NBI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE participated in NBI PFAS event co-hosted with ATG Group and University of Wolverhampton. Conference focused on PFAS contamination challenges and remediation solutions. CDE shares market research insights on PFAS remediation technologies.
• FSG AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE in partnership with FSG AS inviting customers to Bergen, Norway open day to see their recycling and PFAS remediation plant in action. Joint marketing and customer education initiative showcasing integrated solutions.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Weir Group: Scottish-headquartered mining and infrastructure equipment specialist with material processing capabilities. Overlaps with CDE's mining tailings and mineral processing applications as a larger incumbent with global service network.
• Astec Industries: US-listed diversified manufacturer of equipment for aggregates, infrastructure, and energy markets, including washing and screening systems. Competes with CDE in aggregate processing and C&D recycling but serves a much broader product portfolio across infrastructure.
• Metso Corporation: Global Finnish industrial giant serving aggregates, mining, and metals processing with a broad portfolio including washing and classification equipment. Overlaps with CDE in sand washing and mineral processing but operates as a much larger incumbent with broader equipment range.
• Wirtgen Group (John Deere): German road construction and mineral processing equipment manufacturer (owned by John Deere). Overlaps with CDE's aggregates processing business through Kleemann brand crushing/screening, but operates as a broader construction equipment incumbent.
• Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions: Swedish-Swiss industrial major's division supplying crushing, screening, and material processing equipment. Competes with CDE in aggregates and mining material processing applications as a much larger global incumbent with broader solutions.

Direct peers

• Pilot Crushtec International: South African supplier of mobile crushing, screening, and washing equipment for mining, quarrying, and waste recycling. Comparable to CDE in mobile modular washing platforms with strong African and emerging market footprint.
• EvoQuip: UK-based compact crushing and screening equipment manufacturer (part of Terex). Competes with CDE in compact mobile processing equipment for aggregates and recycling, particularly for smaller contractors and remote operations.
• Terex Washing Systems: Division of Terex Corporation focused on modular washing equipment for quarries, sand & gravel, and C&D recycling. Closest direct competitor to CDE's EvoWash and AggMax product lines, targeting similar enterprise customers with overlapping mobile and modular solutions.
• McLanahan Corporation: Family-owned US specialist in aggregate processing equipment including washing, classifying, and dewatering systems. Direct competitor to CDE in sand & aggregates washing and C&D waste recycling solutions with comparable product categories and engineered-to-order model.

Emerging players

• HAZEMAG: German specialist in crushing and aggregate processing equipment serving mining, quarrying, and recycling applications. Partial overlap with CDE in mineral processing and waste recycling equipment with focus on European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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