MWS Equipment

What MWS Equipment does

MWS Equipment designs, manufactures, and sells wet processing and water management equipment for the materials, mining, and minerals industry. Founded in 2016 as a division of McCloskey International, the company was acquired by Metso Outotec in 2019 and now operates as an independent business unit headquartered in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, with a 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility at Granville Industrial Estate and Canadian operations inherited via the McCloskey lineage.

The core product portfolio comprises five proprietary ranges: SandStorm modular wash plants (516, 620, 824 models) processing up to 550 TPH across multiple aggregate and sand grades; AggStorm modular log washers using stone-on-stone attrition for clay-bound materials; Compact Sand Plant (CSP 60-250) modular sand recovery units up to 250 TPH; Hydropure thickener systems achieving up to 80% water recovery; and the SCLPR 105 static scalper for construction, demolition and industrial waste. Supporting product lines include tracked mobile rinser screens (S130, S190) and full water treatment plants reaching up to 95% water recovery. Equipment is built around a modular chassis architecture that enables containerized global shipping and commissioning within days of delivery.

MWS generates revenue through hardware sales of these systems, distributed exclusively via a global dealer network of close to 100 regional partners who provide application engineering, installation, aftermarket support, and spare parts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by configuration, capacity, and application. The company sells into primary verticals of quarrying, mining, industrial sand, construction and demolition waste recycling, with secondary applications in frac sand/proppant production for oil and gas. Marketing combines trade show presence (CONEXPO/CON-AGG, Bauma, Hillhead, NSSGA AGG1), customer open-day demonstration events, content marketing via mwswashing.com, and LinkedIn/Facebook/YouTube social channels.

Name

MWS Equipment

Legal name

MWS Washing Systems

Website

https://mwswashing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MWS Equipment designs and manufactures modular wet processing and water management equipment — wash plants, log washers, sand plants, thickeners, and scalpers — for the mining, minerals, aggregates, and C&D waste recycling industries, sold globally through a dealer network of approximately 100 distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mineral and Aggregate Processing Equipment

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Wet processing equipment
• Aggregate washing systems
• Modular wash plants
• Mineral processing equipment
• Water management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Coalisland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wet Processing Equipment Sales: MWS Equipment generates revenue through the design, manufacture and sale of wet processing equipment including modular wash plants, mobile rinsers, static equipment, compact sand plants, log washers, water treatment systems, and related components. Products are sold through a global dealer network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MWS Equipment designs, manufactures and sells wet processing and water management equipment for the materials, mining, minerals and aggregates industries. Its product line includes modular wash plants (SandStorm), modular log washers (AggStorm), compact sand plants (CSP), static scalpers (SCLPR 105), tracked mobile rinsers and complete water treatment systems (Hydropure thickeners, filter presses and dosing stations). Equipment is configured per application and sold globally through a network of specialized regional dealers who provide installation and aftermarket support.

Product overview

MWS Equipment offers a comprehensive portfolio of wet processing equipment for the materials, mining and minerals industry. The product lineup centers around four main categories: Modular plants (SandStorm and AggStorm), Mobile equipment (tracked rinsers), Static equipment (SCLPR scalpers), and Water Management systems (Hydropure thickeners and treatment plants). Products integrate to provide complete washing and classification solutions, from initial screening through sand washing to water treatment and recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SandStorm: Modular wash plant range for sand and aggregate washing, including 516, 620, and 824 models with processing capacity up to 550 TPH
• AggStorm
• CSP (Compact Sand Plant)
• Hydropure
• SCLPR 105

Products and services

• SandStorm Modular Wash Plants Modular sand and aggregate wash plant range (models 516, 620, 824) that combines feeding, screening, aggregate washing, sand washing and stockpiling on a single compact modular chassis. Available to quarry, mining and aggregate producers requiring high-capacity, containerized plants that can be commissioned quickly on site.
• AggStorm Modular Log Washers Modular log washer range (AggStorm 150, AggStorm 200) that removes harsh, clay-bound material from natural and crushed gravel, stone and ore feed through intensive stone-on-stone attrition scrubbing with twin spiral axles and exchangeable AR500/cast manganese blades. Designed for aggregate, mining and C&D recycling operators needing aggressive clay removal integrated with SandStorm wash plants.
• CSP Compact Sand Plant Range Compact modular sand recovery units (CSP 60, 120, 200, 250) using cyclones to remove clays, silts and slimes from sand to bring it into specification, producing drip-free sand at capacities up to 250 tph. Suited to sand, aggregate and frac sand producers seeking cost- and energy-efficient sand specification upgrades.
• Hydropure Thickener Range Thickener range designed to maximize water recovery while minimizing the use of tailing dams in aggregates and mineral processing operations. Sold to operators seeking to reduce freshwater consumption and tailings storage in line with environmental regulations.
• SCLPR 105 Static Scalper Static scalper with 12 x 4.5m heavy duty 2-bearing screen box, fully electric drive, Hardox-lined hopper and variable speed control, designed to handle construction, demolition and industrial waste, heavy quarry outputs and finer soil applications. Used upstream of washing plants for quarrying, recycling and industrial waste operators.
• Tracked Mobile Rinsers (S130, S190) Tracked mobile rinser screens (S130 and S190 models) providing portable washing and screening capacity that can be paired with CSP units for up to 250 tph total sand production. Targeted at aggregate and recycling operators requiring mobile, relocatable washing capacity.
• Modular Water Treatment Plants Modular water treatment plants integrating high-rate thickeners, deep-cone thickeners, automatic flocculent dosing stations and recessed plate filter presses, enabling up to 95% water recovery. Sold to aggregate, mining and recycling operators needing complete water management for wet processing plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% water recovery achievable with modular water treatment systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• O-K-Teh d.o.ocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 September 2024O-K-Teh d.o.o appointed as official distributor of MWS washing equipment in Europe, continuing MWS Equipment's expansion across Europe.
• 888CSEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 March 2023888CSE appointed as distributor in Australia, offering National Australia-Wide coverage with Sandstorm, Compact Washing Systems and Tracked Mobile Rinser Screens in stock.
• LheureuxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 February 2022Lheureux appointed as official distributor of MWS washing equipment in France, continuing MWS rapid global expansion with focus on providing complete project management services.
• Rock & Recycling EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 October 2021Rock & Recycling Equipment serves MWS in New England covering Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Full-service dealership offering new and used aggregate equipment for rental and sale, with factory trained service department and fully stocked parts department.
• DGMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 September 2021DGM appointed as official distributor of MWS washing equipment in Denmark. DGM has specialized in supply of equipment, complete plants and services for aggregate, construction, mineral processing, and concrete and asphalt industry for 50 years. Part of German Lutze Group since 2020.
• Crisp Industries InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 February 2021Crisp Industries Inc joined the MWS global dealer network as an exclusive partner covering Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The company operates a 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and warehousing facility with fabrication shops, paint facility, rubber shop, parts warehouse, and equipment yard. Over 40 years operating in the industry.
• Equip2coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2020Equip2 appointed as new dealer and official distributor of MWS washing equipment in New Zealand and Oceania. Authorized service provider for the products.
• Probst MavegcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 April 2018Probst Maveg appointed as dealer for MWS washing and classification equipment in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Existing McCloskey International dealer since 2011, operating from four locations (Lyss, Crissier, Embrach, and Osogna). Also represents Hitachi, Bomag, Bell and Grindex.
• Max InnovatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 March 2018Max Innovate appointed as official distributor of MWS washing equipment in the UK (West Midlands). Authorized service provider for products with expertise in aggregate wash plants, process knowledge, and mechanical and electrical engineering capabilities.
• Excel Machinery LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 March 2017Excel Machinery Ltd joined MWS as official distributor offering full range of washing and classification equipment across Texas and Oklahoma. Employs 90+ people, serves US and international markets, manufactures crushers, screening, washing plants, conveyors and electrical control packages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CDE Global: CDE Global is the closest direct competitor — also headquartered in Northern Ireland — designing and manufacturing modular wet processing equipment for sand, aggregates, mining, and waste recycling with a similarly global dealer footprint. The product portfolios (modular wash plants, cyclones, water management) overlap heavily with MWS' SandStorm, AggStorm, CSP, and Hydropure ranges.
• McLanahan Corporation: McLanahan is a long-established US manufacturer of washing, classifying, and water-management equipment for the aggregates, mining, and industrial minerals sectors. Its log washers, dewatering screens, and UltraWASH systems directly overlap with MWS' AggStorm and water-treatment portfolio, serving the same end buyers (quarries, sand producers, recyclers).
• Superior Industries: Superior Industries manufactures washing, classifying, and dewatering equipment for aggregates, mining, and industrial sand producers, including its Guardian horizontal and vertical washers and Sonslau log washers. The product range and target customer base (quarries, sand and gravel producers) directly overlap with MWS' offerings.
• Parker Plant: Parker Plant is a UK-based manufacturer of quarrying, construction, recycling, and asphalt plant equipment, including washing and classifying systems for aggregates. It is a more regional incumbent competing with MWS across European aggregate accounts and adjacent C&D-recycling opportunities.
• Terex Washing Systems: Terex Washing Systems — a product line within Terex Materials Processing — manufactures modular and mobile washing equipment including the AggreSand and AggreScrub series, closely competing with MWS SandStorm and Hydropure ranges. Terex's broader scale and global MP distribution create a direct sales-channel competitor to MWS' dealer-led model.

Regional players

• Pilot Crushtec International: Pilot Crushtec is a South Africa-based manufacturer and distributor of mobile and static crushing, screening, and washing equipment serving the African mining and aggregates market. It is comparable as a regional washing-equipment incumbent but operates in a geography where MWS does not have dense dealer coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Astec Industries (KPI-JCI / Telsmith): Astec, via its KPI-JCI and Telsmith subsidiaries, manufactures a broad portfolio of aggregate-processing equipment including crushing, screening, and washing solutions for quarries and mines. It competes with MWS across the aggregate-wash segment but offers a much wider equipment portfolio rather than specialising solely in wet processing.
• Metso: Metso (post-Metso Outotec merger) is the parent of MWS Equipment but also competes with it through its broader portfolio of comminution, screening, and water-management solutions sold globally to mines and aggregates producers. MWS benefits from the parent's infrastructure but also faces internal product overlap and prioritisation risk.
• Weir Group (Enduron / Linatex): Weir's Enduron and Linatex product lines include crushing, screening, and mineral-processing equipment (including slurry and tailings management) sold to mining customers globally. While less focused on greenfield wash plants, Weir competes in adjacent water-management and mineral-classification spaces where MWS positions Hydropure systems.
• Sandvik (EvoQuip): Sandvik, via its EvoQuip compact mobile crushing and screening range, targets quarrying and construction-waste applications that overlap with the aggregate side of MWS' market. While EvoQuip is mobile-focused rather than wet-processing centric, Sandvik's global dealer network creates indirect competitive pressure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxEGWFa86uQ4wcIyKPZ6IEg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mwswashing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mccloskey-washing-systems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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