CDE
CDE is a UK-headquartered designer and manufacturer of bespoke wet processing equipment for sand washing, aggregate processing, C&D waste recycling, mining and industrial water management, selling direct to enterprise customers across five global regions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersCookstown, United Kingdom
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CDE does
CDE is a UK-headquartered, privately held designer and manufacturer of wet processing equipment for the sand, aggregates, construction & demolition waste recycling, mining and industrial water management sectors. Founded in 1992 and operating from Cookstown, Northern Ireland, the company has delivered more than 2,000 bespoke wet processing plants across five strategic regions (UK & Ireland, Middle East & Africa, Americas, Australasia, Europe), with regional offices in the United States, Australia and Austria. The company's core technology spans the full wet processing workflow — washing and classification (EvoWash™, M-Series, Mobile Sand Wash Plant, G:MAX, Freeflow™, CFCU, AggPulse), screening (Infinity™ dewatering/horizontal/fine/inclined screens, R-Series), scrubbing and attrition (AggMax™, ShearClean™), sludge management (S:MAX™, D:MAX™, MSU units, HYDRO:TIP™) and water management (ProPress™ filter press, Decanter centrifuge, AquaCycle™ thickener, AquaStore tanks, AutoLime, FlocStation), complemented by the CDE SmartTech monitoring layer and the AssetCare service programme.
The company monetises its technology through two principal revenue streams: upfront capital equipment sales of bespoke wet processing plants sized from 100 to more than 500 tonnes-per-hour, and ongoing aftermarket revenue from spare parts and AssetCare servicing contracts for the installed base. Sales are conducted exclusively through a consultative direct enterprise field-sales model, with no reseller or e-commerce channel, and all pricing is quote-based, reflecting the project-specific nature of each installation. CDE's customer base comprises large aggregates producers (Thompson Recycling, Sheehan Group, Oldcastle Materials, CO Williams, Feiring Bruk), C&D waste recyclers (Freehaven Materials, Pelichet Albert SA) and mining/industrial operators, with case-study evidence demonstrating outcomes such as 88% fines reduction, 200,000 tonnes per year of C&D waste diverted from landfill, and BSI/CE-certified recycled concrete production.
In October 2025 CDE joined the Global Cement and Concrete Association as a founding member of the Net Zero Value Chain Partners programme, positioning the company within industry-level decarbonisation initiatives alongside KHD, Saint-Gobain, Schneider Electric and Sinoma International. The company is broadening its addressable market into adjacent verticals — PFAS removal, hydrocarbon soil remediation, waste glass washing, and sustainable mining/mineral ore processing — and is investing in digital aftermarket capabilities via CDE SmartTech. Reported headcount is in the 251–500 range; revenue is not publicly disclosed and there are no observed funding rounds or M&A transactions in the input data.
CDE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CDE
- Legal name
- CDE Group
- Website
- https://cdeglobal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- CDE is a UK-headquartered designer and manufacturer of bespoke wet processing equipment for sand washing, aggregate processing, C&D waste recycling, mining and industrial water management, selling direct to enterprise customers across five global regions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CDE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wet Processing Equipment
- NAICS
- Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Refuse Systems (4953)
- akta.pro primary industry
- C&D Transfer Stations & Consolidation (BPALAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Waste & Resource Management (General Waste/Recycling/Composting) (IMAIAAAG)
Keywords
Where CDE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cookstown
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
CDE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Capital Equipment (Wet Processing Plants): CDE designs, manufactures, and commissions bespoke wet processing plant and equipment (sand washers, classifiers, screens, sludge management, water management systems). Equipment is sold as modular or custom-built installations to customer sites, generating upfront capital revenue. Projects range from 100tph to >500tph throughput capacity.
- Spare Parts & Servicing: Ongoing revenue from spare parts supply and servicing contracts for installed CDE plant. The company operates dedicated support and servicing operations (AssetCare) to maintain long-term customer relationships and plant performance.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
CDE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CDE designs, manufactures, and commissions bespoke wet processing plants and equipment for materials separation, washing, classification, dewatering, scrubbing, sludge management, and water recycling. Plants are sold as modular or custom-built installations to enterprise customers in sand and aggregates, construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling, mining, and industrial water management, with throughput capacities from 100tph to over 500tph. Recurring revenue is generated through spare parts and the AssetCare servicing program.
Product overview
CDE is the global leader in wet processing solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial equipment for materials processing. The product portfolio is organized into six core product categories: (1) Washing & Classification systems including EvoWash™, M-Series, Mobile Sand Wash Plants, G:MAX, and Freeflow™ for sand and aggregate washing; (2) Screening equipment under the Infinity™ brand (Dewatering, Horizontal, Fine, and Inclined screens) plus R-Series for primary scalping; (3) Scrubbing & Attrition solutions including AggMax™ and ShearClean™ for claybound aggregate processing; (4) Sludge Management systems including S:MAX™, D:MAX™, and MSU units plus HYDRO:TIP™ for solid-liquid separation; (5) Water Management products including ProPress™ filter press, Decanter centrifuge, AquaCycle™ thickener, and various tanks and dosing systems; and (6) Feeding & Conveyors for material handling. The company complements its equipment portfolio with SmartTech (monitoring and diagnostics) and AssetCare (maintenance and support) service offerings. All products are designed for wet processing applications across sand and aggregates production, waste recycling, and mining operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EvoWash Sand Wash System Modular sand wash plant for washing and classification of sand and aggregates, producing high-quality sand by removing silt, clay, and other contaminants through screening, washing, and dewatering. Sold to enterprise sand and aggregates producers.
- M-Series Modular Wash Plant Modular wet processing plant configurable for various aggregate and recycling applications, designed for quick deployment and flexibility. Sold to enterprise aggregates producers, waste recyclers, and mining operators.
- Mobile Sand Wash Plant Portable sand washing solution that can be transported between sites for flexible wet processing operations. Sold to enterprise aggregates producers and recycling operators.
- G:MAX Dual Stage Wet Recycling System Dual-stage system for wet recycling of materials, designed to process construction and demolition waste into reusable aggregates. Sold to enterprise C&D waste recyclers.
- CFCU Density Sizing & Classification System Density-based sizing and classification system for separating materials by specific gravity in wet processing applications. Sold to enterprise aggregates and mining operators.
- Freeflow Mobile Sand Wash Plant Mobile sand washing plant with freeflow technology for efficient material processing and transport. Sold to enterprise aggregates producers.
- AggPulse Wet Density Aggregates Separator Wet density separator for aggregates that uses pulsation technology to separate materials by weight. Sold to enterprise aggregates producers.
- MetaLine Heavy Metal Washing System Specialised system for washing heavy metals from contaminated soils and materials. Sold to enterprise waste recycling and soil remediation operators.
- ModaLine Fast Deploy Washing Systems Rapidly deployable modular washing system for fast-track project delivery and immediate wet processing operations. Sold to enterprise aggregates producers and waste recyclers.
- Infinity Dewatering Screen Dewatering screen designed to remove water from processed materials, producing drier end products. Sold as part of CDE wet processing plants.
- Infinity Horizontal Screen Horizontal screening equipment for efficient classification of materials in wet processing applications. Sold to enterprise wet processing plant operators.
- Infinity Fine Screen Fine screening solution for precise classification of small particle sizes in processing operations. Sold to enterprise wet processing plant operators.
- Infinity Inclined Screen
Quantifiable outcome
- 88% reduction in fines for aggregates processing (Feiring Bruk case study)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use CDE
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CDE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature12 records
CDE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)coreCDE joined the GCCA's Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) programme — a new membership category engaging equipment suppliers, admixture companies, and solution developers in cement and concrete decarbonisation. CDE is one of six founding partners alongside KHD, Master Builders Solutions, Saint-Gobain, Schneider Electric, and Sinoma International, joining 50 existing member producers. Partners commit to joint programmes, working groups, and events to advance net zero innovation and share expertise.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CDE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Terex Corporation (Terex Washing Systems): Direct competitor in mobile and modular sand washing equipment; Terex Washing Systems supplies similar aggregate washing and recycling plants to construction/quarry operators globally, overlapping closely with CDE's EvoWash and M-Series offerings.
- McLanahan Corporation: Family-owned US manufacturer of aggregate processing equipment including washing, screening, and classification systems. Directly comparable to CDE in product scope, target market (sand and aggregate producers), and bespoke project-based sales model.
- Eagle Iron Works: US-based specialist in sand washing, classification, and dewatering equipment for the aggregates industry. Overlaps directly with CDE's EvoWash and water management product lines serving sand & aggregate producers.
- Superior Industries: Manufacturer of conveying, washing, screening, and processing equipment for aggregate producers. Directly comparable wet processing equipment portfolio targeting similar quarry and C&D recycling customers.
- Kleemann (Wirtgen Group / John Deere): Manufacturer of mobile crushing and screening plants for the aggregates and recycling industries. Direct competitor in modular aggregate processing equipment, though Kleemann is stronger on dry crushing/screening than wet processing.
Broad incumbents
- Metso: Global mining and aggregates processing equipment leader with washing, classification, and water management capabilities as part of a much broader portfolio. Overlaps with CDE in wet processing but Metso is a full-line incumbent serving larger mining customers.
- Sandvik: Major mining and rock processing equipment manufacturer offering crushing, screening, and material handling. While not specialized in wet processing, Sandvik serves overlapping aggregate and mining customers with larger R&D and distribution scale.
- Astec Industries: US-listed manufacturer of aggregate processing equipment and infrastructure products. Overlaps with CDE in washing and material handling for quarry/recycling applications through brands such as KPI-JCI and Telsmith.
- Weir Minerals: Global mining technology and equipment provider with material handling and processing capabilities including slurry management. Comparable to CDE in mining/mineral processing and water/sludge handling segments.
Regional players
- Pilot Crushtec International: South Africa-based supplier of mobile and modular crushing, screening, and washing equipment primarily serving the African aggregates and mining markets. Comparable product lines to CDE but operates in a different geographic footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CDE social profiles
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CDE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
CDE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CDE M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CDE
What does CDE do?
CDE designs, manufactures, and commissions bespoke wet processing plants and equipment for materials separation, washing, classification, dewatering, scrubbing, sludge management, and water recycling. Plants are sold as modular or custom-built installations to enterprise customers in sand and aggregates, construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling, mining, and industrial water management, with throughput capacities from 100tph to over 500tph. Recurring revenue is generated through spare parts and the AssetCare servicing program.
Is CDE a public or private company?
CDE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CDE founded?
CDE was founded in 1994. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is CDE based?
CDE is headquartered in Cookstown, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does CDE make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Capital Equipment (Wet Processing Plants) is the primary driver. The others are spare Parts & Servicing.
Who are CDE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Terex Corporation (Terex Washing Systems), McLanahan Corporation, Eagle Iron Works, Superior Industries and Kleemann (Wirtgen Group / John Deere). Broad incumbents are Metso, Sandvik, Astec Industries and Weir Minerals. Pilot Crushtec International is listed as a regional player.
Does CDE have an API?
No public API is recorded for CDE.
What industry is CDE in?
CDE's product category is Wet Processing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPALAJAB, C&D Transfer Stations & Consolidation, with a secondary code of IMAIAAAG, Waste & Resource Management (General Waste/Recycling/Composting). Its NAICS code is 5629 and its SIC code is 5082.