Across the waste, scrap, quarrying, and demolition sectors, material handling equipment sits at the heart of daily operations - moving, processing, loading, and sorting high volumes under often extreme conditions. And yet, for many businesses, one issue continues to silently erode margins and performance: downtime.

In an industry built on tight schedules, unpredictable volumes rising costs with tightening operating margins and growing environmental pressure, any mechanical failure or equipment inefficiency creates a domino effect. Lost productivity is only the beginning - downtime can lead to missed contracts, operator overtime, delayed shipments, and in some cases, serious safety risks.

A Growing Challenge for Scrap & Waste Handlers

As demand rises for more efficient material recovery, higher throughput, and cleaner loads, the pressure on equipment has never been greater. But too many operators are still relying on outdated, inflexible machinery or stretched service teams. The result? A reactive, rather than proactive, approach to maintenance and ageing equipment that truly impacts operations.

Add to that the growing trend towards, automation, whole life cost and sustainability KPIs, and it's clear: specialist handling equipment is no longer optional, it's essential.

It's Not Just About the Machine - It's About the Support

Premium equipment is only half the story. The real differentiator lies in long-term reliability, stepping up operational uptime, and the quality-of-service support. That’s why many leading operators are now looking beyond the spec sheet, choosing suppliers that combine advanced machinery with deep engineering expertise, tailored after-sales care, and fast-response servicing and breakdown.

In other words: partnerships, not transactions.

The Hassell Advantage

That’s where E. H. Hassell and Sons delivers. With decades of experience across multiple sectors including scrap, waste, organics, ports and demolition, Hassell’s is more than a machinery supplier — it's an

engineering and service - led partner, committed to keeping your operations moving, efficiently, cost effectively and profi

Discover how E H Hassell and Sons can help futureproof your operations