Powerscreen to Celebrate 60 years of Mobile Screening Evolution at Hillhead 2026

May 25, 2026
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Powerscreen®, a global manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment, will mark its 60th anniversary at Hillhead 2026 alongside long-standing UK distributor Blue Group, bringing together the pioneering ideas that established mobile screening in the 1960s with the modern crushing and screening solutions that define the brand today.

Exhibiting from a new, expanded location at stand H6, a focal point will be the fully refurbished MK1 screening unit, the original machine that launched the Powerscreen story and helped establish the concept of mobile screening. Visitors will be able to explore the history of MK1, its role in shaping the industry and the restoration process through historical material and video content. A Hall of Fame induction will take place during the show, recognising individuals who have played a significant role in the brand’s development over the past six decades.

That heritage is reinforced by the current machines on display, including the Chieftain 2200 triple deck screen, the largest inclined screen in the Powerscreen range. Developed for high-output applications requiring consistent, high-specification material, the Chieftain 2200 features a configurable drive system and dual screenbox design that allow it to operate efficiently across a wide range of applications.

“Powerscreen pioneered mobile screening, fundamentally changing how aggregates are processed worldwide,” said Sean Loughran, Business Line Director for Powerscreen. “Early machines such as the MK1 were at the forefront of mobile processing, while the Chieftain design platform went on to provide the blueprint for many modern mobile aggregate screens. As a result, the Powerscreen name has become closely associated with mobile screening globally, with model names such as Chieftain now widely recognised across the industry.”

Also on the stand will be the Premiertrak R450 jaw crusher, developed for quarrying, recycling, demolition and mining applications. The machine is offered with an independent pre-screen option that delivers practical benefits in high-fines material, reducing wear, increasing throughput and improving end-product quality. 


Looking ahead, visitors will be able to view an early example of the next stage in Powerscreen’s product development, with a prototype version of the 1000X Maxtrak cone crusher forming part of the wider display.

 

Beyond the equipment itself, the stand will also highlight the broader support and solutions available to customers through Powerscreen and Blue Group, including TRAC, a multi-sensor solution to improve screening equipment performance and durability and INNEX, a new digital brand to improve end user experience through consolidated tools and AI driven capabilities.


“Reaching a 60‑year milestone brings the focus back to what has always mattered at Powerscreen,” continued Loughran. “Strong machine design, effective support and long‑standing relationships remain central to the business, alongside continual innovation to improve the end‑user experience and deliver a strong return on investment. Hillhead allows us to acknowledge that history and to thank distributors such as Blue Group, as well as those inducted into our Hall of Fame, for their role in supporting customers and the global growth of the brand.”