EDGE innovate
EDGE Innovate manufactures mobile material handling and recycling equipment—shredders, trommel screens, scalping screens, stockpilers, and classifiers—serving quarrying, C&D, waste management, mining, and composting operators across 70+ countries through a 50+ distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersDungannon, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EDGE innovate does
EDGE Innovate is a Northern Ireland-based, privately held manufacturer of mobile material handling and recycling equipment, founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the 1990-established KMC Engineering. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio including slow-speed waste shredders (Slayer XL, Slayer X, VS420/VS420E, VS750i), trommel screens (TRM516, TRT622, TRC622, TRM831, TRT620R), scalping screens (SCREENPRO S16, S18, SM186), material classifiers (MC1200, MC1400), roll sizers (RS1500), conveyors, radial stockpilers, and specialty products such as the FreeFlow flip flow screen. Differentiated engineering features include the award-winning FreeFlow 50g flip flow screening, twin-shaft shredder architecture with tramp metal cycles, intelligent load-sensing hydraulic drives, Ecopower fuel-saving systems, and electric/hybrid power variants aimed at reducing CO2 output. Manufacturing is concentrated at a 150,000ft² Dungannon facility expanded by 37,500ft² in 2021, with new offices and a customer welcome centre under construction since May 2024.
The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: a direct sales team handling quote-based pricing on enterprise equipment, supported by a global network of 50+ distributors covering 70+ countries. Revenue is generated primarily through one-off hardware sales (no recurring software or service streams disclosed) to enterprise and government buyers across nine vertical segments — quarry & aggregates, construction & demolition, waste management & recycling, mining, ports & terminals, compost & organics, rail loading/unloading, forestry, and waste-to-energy. Pricing is opaque and quote-driven, reflecting a custom-engineering sales motion rather than catalogue-based transactions.
EDGE employs over 170 people from a multinational workforce, supported by an in-house Design Academy and a South West College apprenticeship pipeline. The company is bootstrapped and founder/management-controlled (Managing Director Darragh Cullen), with no disclosed institutional investors. Repeated external validation — two Queen's Awards for Enterprise in International Trade (2019, 2022), Deloitte Best Managed Companies Platinum status for 8 consecutive years, and multiple MEWAR innovation awards — supports the brand's premium positioning. Distribution breadth, proprietary screening and shredding technology, and a large installed base of 1,000+ units globally form the core competitive assets.
EDGE innovate firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EDGE innovate
- Legal name
- EDGE Innovate NI Ltd.
- Website
- https://edgeinnovate.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- EDGE Innovate manufactures mobile material handling and recycling equipment—shredders, trommel screens, scalping screens, stockpilers, and classifiers—serving quarrying, C&D, waste management, mining, and composting operators across 70+ countries through a 50+ distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EDGE innovate industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Material Handling and Recycling Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI)
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Where EDGE innovate is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dungannon
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
EDGE innovate business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: EDGE Innovate generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of material handling and recycling equipment including slow-speed waste shredders, trommel screens, stockpilers, conveyors, material classifiers, and roll-sizers. Products are sold directly and through a global distributor network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial equipment sold via quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels9 records
EDGE innovate product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EDGE Innovate designs, manufactures, and sells mobile material handling and recycling equipment. Its product portfolio includes slow-speed waste shredders (Slayer Series, VS Series), trommel screens, scalping screens (SCREENPRO Series), material classifiers, roll sizers, conveyors, and stockpilers. Equipment is built at the company's 150,000ft² facility in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, and is sold directly and through a 50+ distributor network serving customers in 70+ countries.
Product overview
EDGE Innovate is a material handling and recycling equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile equipment for shredding, screening, separating, stockpiling, and sizing materials. The product range includes slow-speed waste shredders (Slayer XL, Slayer X, VS420, VS420E, VS750i), trommel screens (TRM516, TRT622, TRC622, TRM831, TRT620R), scalping screens (SCREENPRO S16, SCREENPRO S18, SCREENPRO S18 FREEFLOW, SM186), material classifiers (MC1400, MC1200), roll sizers (RS1500), conveyors (TS Series, MS Series, LTS Series, RTS80, RTU220, TSR80), picking stations (MPS48), and specialty equipment like the FTS Mulch Master and FreeFlow flip flow screens. Products are available in tracked, wheeled, static, and hooklift chassis formats with various power source options including diesel/hydraulic, electric hybrid, and direct electric. The equipment serves industries including recycling, quarrying, mining, construction and demolition, waste management, forestry, ports, and agriculture.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SCREENPRO S16 Scalping Screen Mobile scalping screen with a 4.9m x 1.5m (16' x 5') two-deck screen offering 14m² screening surface. Handles up to 600 TPH with adjustable screening angles (14–20°). Features hydraulic folding conveyors, intelligent load management, and remote functionality up to 100m. Designed for aggregates, construction waste, sand, and gravels.
- SCREENPRO S18 Mobile Scalping Screen Heavy duty mobile scalping screen with 18'X6' (5.4X1.75m) two-deck screen featuring interchangeable flip flow and conventional scalper screens. Designed for high production rates and precision screening of aggregates, construction waste, sand, and gravels.
- SCREENPRO S18 FreeFlow Scalper Versatile tracked flip flow screener combining SCREENPRO S18 with award-winning FreeFlow technology for blockage-free screening of sticky, wet, or cohesive materials. Features mat acceleration rates up to 50g and polyurethane mats on a dual-motion bottom deck.
- SM186 Wheeled Screener Highly efficient portable screen plant with 18'X6' (5.4X1.75m) two-deck screen and interchangeable flip flow and conventional scalper bottom decks. Features tri-axle bogie with underslung suspension and fifth wheel hook-up for easy transport.
- FTS Mulch Master Feed track stockpiler designed specifically for stockpiling lower density, bulky materials such as mulch, compost, and soils. Features 19.6yrds³ hopper capacity, forward/reverse auger for flipping and rotating material, and can reduce fuel, maintenance, and labour costs by up to 80%.
- Slayer XL Waste Shredder Twin shaft, slow speed waste shredder with 20% more throughput than Slayer X. Powered by Caterpillar 420hp engine with fuel consumption of 25-30ltr/hr. Features tramp metal cycles, intelligent load sensing, and lowest maintenance cost on the market. Available in tracked, wheeled, hooklift, and static chassis formats.
- Slayer X Waste Shredder Versatile slow speed, high torque waste shredder deployable as primary or secondary shredder. Features twin shaft design with up to 12 different shaft configurations, tramp metal cycles, and intelligent load sensing for household waste, organic waste, and C&D waste applications.
- TRM516 Trommel Screen Mobile trommel screen with 1.54m (5') X 4.9m (16') long drum designed for mid to large scale operations. Features 180° radial fines conveyor with 5.3m discharge height, intelligent load sensing controls, and low power consumption of 12-15ltr/hr.
- VS420 Waste Shredder Low-speed waste shredder launched at CONEXPO 2020 in Las Vegas. Used in combination with high-speed grinders for major benefits in waste processing.
- VS420E Hybrid Waste Shredder Electric hybrid waste shredder offering significantly reduced CO2 production, reduced operating costs, reduced servicing, and higher percentage uptime.
- VS750i Primary Waste Shredder High torque, low-speed primary waste shredder ensuring powerful performance while maintaining energy efficiency and resistance to contaminants. Launched at Hillhead 2024.
- TRT622 Track Trommel Track trommel with unique load sensing hydraulic drive system and HMI control panel. Features 180° radial conveyor and produces 300+ tonnes per hour with 17 litres average fuel consumption.
- MC1400 Material Classifier Material classifier that removes light waste such as plastic, paper, and wood from heavier waste such as brick, concrete, and glass.
- MC1200 Material Classifier Material classifier for separating compost overs and processing materials in reclamation projects.
- RS1500 Roll Sizer Tracked roll-sizer with highly efficient hydraulic drive system, tramp metal release, easy selective piece sizing controls, and intelligent hydraulic load sensing system. Used for sizing coal, ores, and other extracted materials.
- RTS80 Radial Track Stockpiler Radial wheeled stockpiler and track stockpiler combined, providing 360° radial stockpiling ability with track maneuverability over rough terrain.
- RTU220 Radial Truck Unloader Independent track mounted truck unloader with 23m³ (30 cubic yards) hopper. Powered by Cat4.4 96KW diesel engine consuming 12-15 litres per hour.
- FreeFlow 186 Flip Flow Screen Award-winning flip flow screen technology that eliminates screen plugging and blockages with mat acceleration of up to 50g. Recognised as the most aggressive flip-flow screen on the market.
- TRM831 Mobile Trommel EDGE's largest mobile trommel, launched at COMPOST 2022 conference, designed for high-volume composting and organic waste processing operations.
- TSR80 Track Radial Stockpiler Track radial stockpiler released in May 2020 for flexible mobile material handling and stockpiling operations.
- FTS Radial Organic Feeder Stacker Organic feeder stacker for the turning, blending, and stockpiling of organic material in composting and recycling operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 600 TPH throughput on screening equipment
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use EDGE innovate
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
EDGE innovate technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature6 records
EDGE innovate partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- South West CollegecorePartnership with South West College for apprenticeship programme delivery. EDGE Innovate partners with the college to deliver Level 2, Level 3 Gold, and Level 4/5 Higher Level Apprenticeships in Engineering, combining academic qualifications with hands-on industry experience.
- KivisampocoreFinnish distributor of EDGE equipment. Kivisampo made successful delivery of EDGE TRT622 trommel and MS50 mobile stockpiler to Finnish company Kreate.
- FOCUS envirocoreAustralian distributor of EDGE equipment, working with Australian customers including SOILCO, Burdetts, and others. Provides sales, service, and parts support.
- Equip2coreNew Zealand distributor of EDGE equipment, providing local sales and service support for customers in New Zealand.
- KoncassToocoreFrench distributor specializing in rental, sale and after-sales of material crushing, screening, scalping and mobile conveyors. Based 50km north of Paris, provides services from parts supply to turnkey solutions.
- RocksterminorPartnership with Rockster for combined product offerings. KoncassToo distributes both EDGE and Rockster product ranges.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EDGE innovate competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Komptech: Austrian manufacturer of shredders, trommel screens, and separation equipment for waste, wood, and biomass processing. Direct competitor in compost, biomass, and waste-to-energy verticals where EDGE is active.
- Powerscreen: Part of Terex, Powerscreen produces mobile crushing and screening equipment for quarrying, mining, and recycling. Directly competes with EDGE's SCREENPRO and TRM/TRT trommel lines in aggregates and recycling applications.
- Doppstadt: German manufacturer of slow-speed shredders, screening machines, and separation technology for waste and recycling. Direct competitor in waste shredding and trommel screening markets where EDGE's Slayer and TRM series compete.
- Eagle Crusher: US manufacturer of portable crushing and screening equipment for aggregates, recycle, and contract crushing. Comparable mobile processing equipment serving the same recycling and aggregate verticals as EDGE.
- Kleemann (Wirtgen Group): Wirtgen Group brand focused on mobile crushing and screening plants for natural stone and recycling. Directly competes with EDGE's mobile screen and material classifier lines in quarry and C&D recycling markets.
- McCloskey International: McCloskey International manufactures mobile screening, crushing, and stockpiling equipment for quarrying, recycling, and construction industries. Directly overlaps with EDGE's shred/screen/stack product family and similar customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Metso: Large global supplier of equipment, parts, and services for aggregates, mining, and metals refining. Overlaps with EDGE in mobile screening and offers broader vertically integrated solutions.
- Terex Corporation: Global manufacturer of lifting, materials processing, and mobile equipment including Powerscreen screening products. Competes with EDGE in mobile screening and broader materials handling.
- Sandvik: Global engineering leader with broad mobile crushers and screens in mining and quarrying. Competes with EDGE in mining and quarry segments but as part of a much larger equipment portfolio.
Emerging players
- Backers Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of star screens, flip-flow screens, and trommel screens for compost, topsoil, and waste processing. Direct technical overlap with EDGE's FreeFlow and TRM/TRT trommel product lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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EDGE innovate leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
EDGE innovate funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EDGE innovate M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EDGE innovate
What does EDGE innovate do?
EDGE Innovate designs, manufactures, and sells mobile material handling and recycling equipment. Its product portfolio includes slow-speed waste shredders (Slayer Series, VS Series), trommel screens, scalping screens (SCREENPRO Series), material classifiers, roll sizers, conveyors, and stockpilers. Equipment is built at the company's 150,000ft² facility in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, and is sold directly and through a 50+ distributor network serving customers in 70+ countries.
Is EDGE innovate a public or private company?
EDGE innovate is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was EDGE innovate founded?
EDGE innovate was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is EDGE innovate based?
EDGE innovate is headquartered in Dungannon, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does EDGE innovate make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment Sales.
Who are EDGE innovate's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Komptech, Powerscreen, Doppstadt, Eagle Crusher, Kleemann (Wirtgen Group) and McCloskey International. Broad incumbents are Metso, Terex Corporation and Sandvik. Backers Maschinenbau is listed as an emerging player.
Does EDGE innovate have an API?
No public API is recorded for EDGE innovate.
What industry is EDGE innovate in?
EDGE innovate's product category is Material Handling and Recycling Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAI, Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors). Its NAICS code is 333120 and its SIC code is 3530.