Quarry and Recycling Solutions (QRS)

What Quarry and Recycling Solutions (QRS) does

Quarry and Recycling Solutions (QRS) is a privately held equipment dealer and service provider for the quarrying and recycling industries, founded in 2014 in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, by Davey Sproule and Dougie Watt. The company holds official dealer status for a portfolio of premium OEMs including the Terex brand family (MPS, Ecotec, Recycling Systems, CBI), McCloskey International, Arden Equipment, Phoenix Fire Services, Europe Chippers, and TP Chippers, with exclusive distribution territory covering Ireland and Scotland. QRS sells mobile crushers, screeners, shredders, trommels, material handlers, wood grinding equipment, demolition grabs, and complementary products, while also offering used equipment, spare parts, preventative maintenance contracts, refurbishment, plant assembly, heavy haulage, and bespoke steel fabrication.

The company's revenue is generated through four streams: one-time equipment sales (new and used), spare parts, recurring annual servicing and maintenance contracts, and project-based refurbishment services. Pricing is predominantly quote-based ("Price on Application") for equipment, with parts and service contracts priced on inquiry. Its go-to-market combines dedicated direct sales teams organized by product vertical (Recycling, Quarrying, McCloskey, Parts, Servicing) with a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront, supported by attendance at industry trade shows (ICE Expo, Balmoral Show), social media presence, customer testimonials, and community sponsorships. QRS employs 11 staff and cites over 150 years of cumulative servicing expertise as a core differentiator.

QRS serves quarrying and aggregate producers, recycling and waste management operators, demolition contractors, and forestry and landscaping businesses across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland. Its secondary office in Portlaoise extends coverage into the Republic of Ireland. The company is privately owned by its two co-founders with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and no reported revenue figures.

Name

Quarry and Recycling Solutions (QRS)

Legal name

Quarry & Recycling Solutions Ltd

Website

https://qrs.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QRS is a Northern Ireland-based independent dealer and service provider for the quarrying and recycling industries, distributing Terex, McCloskey, Arden, and complementary OEM equipment across Ireland and Scotland with associated spare parts, preventative maintenance contracts, and refurbishment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment Dealership & Servicing

NAICS

Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining (213115)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment (IMAKANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Demolition Equipment (Breakers, Crushers, Shears) (IMAHAAAL), Feeding & Conveying Equipment (Aprons, Belts, Stackers) (IMAHAMAH), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling MRFs (EUAIADAD)

Keywords

• Crushing screening equipment
• Mobile crusher dealer
• Recycling equipment supplier
• Industrial shredder sales
• Heavy equipment servicing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dungannon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of new and used quarrying and recycling equipment including crushers, screeners, shredders, trommels, and material handlers from brands such as Terex, McCloskey, and Arden
2. Spare Parts: Comprehensive selection of engine, hydraulic, transmission, and wear parts for maintaining and repairing quarry and recycling machinery
3. Servicing and Maintenance Contracts: Preventative maintenance programs, regular servicing, plant inspections, and rapid fault diagnosis services delivered by field and workshop engineers
4. Refurbishment Services: Complete machine refurbishment services for fire damaged or worn equipment, including plant assembly, heavy haulage, and bespoke fabrication

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quarry and Recycling Solutions (QRS) is an authorized dealer of mobile crushing, screening, shredding, and recycling equipment from Terex Group brands and McCloskey International. The company supplies new equipment, OEM spare parts, and aftermarket servicing/maintenance contracts, alongside refurbishment of used machinery, plant assembly, heavy haulage, and bespoke steel fabrication services to operators across Ireland and Scotland.

Product overview

Quarry and Recycling Solutions (QRS) is a multi-brand dealer and service provider for the quarry and recycling industries, offering a portfolio of equipment across multiple sub-brands. The core offering includes McCloskey International mobile crushers, screeners, and trommels; Terex MPS crushing and screening equipment; Terex Ecotec shredders and material handlers; Terex Recycling Systems stationary trommels; Terex CBI wood grinders; and Arden Equipment demolition tools. QRS also supplies complementary equipment including Phoenix Fire Services fire suppression systems, Europe Chippers, and TP Chippers wood chippers. The company provides sales, servicing, spare parts, and support for these equipment lines across Ireland and Scotland, with over 150 years of cumulative servicing expertise. Services include refurbishment, assembly, haulage, fabrication, and process optimisation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• McCloskey Mobile Crushing & Screening Equipment
• Terex MPS Cone Crushers
• Terex Ecotec Shredders and Material Handlers
• Terex Recycling Systems Trommel Screens
• Terex CBI Wood Grinding Machines
• Arden Demolition and Sorting Grabs
• Phoenix Fire Suppression Systems
• Wood Chippers (Europe Chippers & TP Chippers)
• OEM Spare Parts
• Servicing and Maintenance Contracts
• Refurbishment Services Refurbishment of used crushing, screening, and recycling equipment to restore performance and extend operational life.
• Plant Assembly, Heavy Haulage & Fabrication Bespoke steel fabrication, plant assembly, and heavy haulage services supporting equipment deployment and installation.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Terex MPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022QRS Ltd is the official dealer for Terex MPS products for Ireland and Scotland from January 1, 2022. They sell, service, and provide spare parts for Terex MPS crushing and screening equipment.
• McCloskey InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQRS is a trusted dealer for McCloskey International, offering their complete range of mobile crushers, screeners, stackers, trommels, and washing systems. McCloskey is headquartered in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
• Terex EcoteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQRS offers the full range of Terex Ecotec equipment including shredders, trommels, and material handlers for waste processing and recycling applications.
• Terex Recycling SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQRS supplies stationary and modular recycling systems from Terex Recycling Systems, providing clients with comprehensive recycling solutions.
• Terex CBIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQRS is an official dealer for Terex CBI (Continental Biomass Industries), offering full parts, service, and maintenance for wood grinding equipment since 1988.
• Arden EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished in 1956, Arden Equipment specializes in tools for demolition, recycling, and forestry. QRS supplies their range of sorting and demolition grabs.
• Phoenix Fire Services / AmerexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQRS offers Amerex Vehicle Plant Fire Suppression systems for on-road and off-road vehicles in mining, waste management, forestry, and mass transit industries.
• TP ChippersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTP Chippers is a brand of wood chippers designed and manufactured by Linddana in Denmark. QRS distributes their mobile, PTO, and tracked chipper models.
• Europe ChippersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurope Chippers specializes in manufacturing and distribution of wood chippers, from compact models for smaller tasks to professional-grade machines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• TDL Equipment: Irish construction equipment dealer representing brands like Manitou and Terex in Ireland. Comparable regional dealer model focused on construction, quarrying, and materials handling equipment with parts and service support.
• CDE Group: Northern Ireland-headquartered manufacturer of wet-processing equipment for sand, aggregates, and recycling. While CDE is a manufacturer rather than dealer, it operates in the same quarrying/recycling equipment category with strong UK/Ireland overlap.

Direct peers

• Molson Group: UK dealer for Komatsu, McCloskey, and other construction/mining equipment brands. Comparable multi-brand dealer with parts, service, and refurbishment offerings serving quarry, construction, and recycling end-markets.
• McHale Plant Sales: Irish construction, quarry, and recycling equipment dealer representing multiple OEMs across the island of Ireland. Direct geographic overlap with QRS in the Irish market and similar product/customer mix.
• Blue Machinery Group: UK-based dealer for Powerscreen, Terex Finlay, and other crushing/recycling equipment brands. Operates a multi-brand equipment sales and service model nearly identical to QRS, serving quarrying and recycling customers across the British Isles.

Broad incumbents

• Komptech: European manufacturer of shredders, screeners, and composting equipment serving the recycling and wood-processing industry. Comparable product categories to QRS's recycling and wood-handling divisions.
• Terex Corporation: Parent manufacturer of Terex MPS, Terex Ecotec, Terex Recycling Systems, and Terex CBI — the core brands QRS distributes. Direct relationship partner that defines QRS's product portfolio and territorial rights.
• Metso: Global mining and aggregates equipment manufacturer offering crushers, screeners, and services. Competes with Terex MPS products that QRS distributes, serving the same quarrying and aggregate customers.
• Doppstadt: German manufacturer of shredding, screening, and composting equipment for the recycling and waste industry. Comparable product line to QRS's Terex Ecotec offerings, representing the broader recycling-equipment incumbent space QRS serves.
• Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens: Global manufacturer of mobile crushers and screeners serving quarrying, construction, and recycling. QRS competes with and complements Sandvik's regional dealers across the UK and Ireland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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