Hillhead 2026: Powerscreen to celebrate 60 years of mobile screening evolution

POWERSCREEN will celebrate their 60th anniversary at Hillhead 2026 alongside long-standing UK distributor, Blue Group, linking the pioneering origins of mobile screening in the 1960s with today’s advanced processing solutions.

Exhibiting from an expanded location at stand H6, a key feature 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 company’s history, its impact on the industry, and its restoration journey through archival content and video displays. A hall of fame induction will also take place during the show, recognizing individuals who have contributed to the brand’s development over six decades.

Alongside the heritage showcase, Powerscreen will present their latest equipment, including the Chieftain 2200 triple-deck screen, the largest inclined screen in the range. Designed for high-output applications requiring consistent, high-specification material, the machine features a patented, configurable drive system and a dual-screenbox design for efficient performance across a wide range of applications.

‘Powerscreen pioneered mobile screening, fundamentally changing how aggregates are processed worldwide,’ said Sean Loughran, business line director at 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, and model names such as Chieftain are now widely recognised across the industry.’

Also on the stand will be the Premiertrak R450 jaw crusher, designed for quarrying, recycling, demolition and mining applications. The machine is available with an independent pre-screen option that delivers practical benefits when handling 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 of the 1000X Maxtrak cone crusher forming part of the wider display.

Beyond the equipment on display, the stand will also showcase the broader support and technology solutions available through Powerscreen and Blue Group, including TRAC, a multi-sensor system designed to enhance screening performance and machine durability, and INNEX, a new digital platform developed to improve the end-user experience through integrated tools and AI-driven capabilities.

‘Reaching a 60-year milestone brings the focus back to what has always mattered at Powerscreen,’ remarked Mr Loughran. ‘Strong machine design, effective support, and long-standing relationships remain central to the business, alongside continual innovation to enhance 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 brand’s global growth.’