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A DEDICATED HIGH-QUALITY PUBLICATION FOR THE BULK TRANSPORT AND TIPPER HAULAGE SECTOR, HIGHLIGHTING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS, TECHNICAL FEATURES, INDUSTRY NEWS, INTERVIEWS, EXPERT COMMENT AND ANALYSIS, ALONG WITH LEGISLATION UPDATES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING THIS EXTREMELY DIVERSE SECTOR OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY.
#24
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Family firm BI Halder makes big gains in grain by bringing bulk and unit load transport under one roof ...
#23
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Four generations in, there isn’t much that family-run Cornish tipper operator AR Haddy hasn’t seen before....
#22
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Gavin Griffiths Group demonstrates why waste transport and recycling are key to achieving sustainability....
#21
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We meet the impressive bulk haulage high-fliers at runway resurfacing specialist Rory J Holbrook...
#20
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Why Mancunian marvel BJ Crowther believes going back to its roots is the best way forward....
#19
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How B&A Group has made such an enviable name for itself by regenerating brownfield sites in the south-west...
#18
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Take a Swedish-built truck, with a Thompson tipper body, along with a Palfinger Epsilon crane and a TMC grab, and you've just made up Doherty Grab Hire's perfect Vehicle....
#17
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Smiths Bletchington, provides construction materials and primary and recycled aggregates to a wide range of customers....
#16
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Civil engineering specialist FCH Construction is building a fleet to respond to anything its customers demand....
#15
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John Templeton owns two of the best known customised Scanias in the county....
#14
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JPE Aggregates is one of the Midlands leading suppliers of aggregates, sand and soils to the construction industry....
#13
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Waste management specialist Sivyer Group takes pride in turning waste into recovered aggregates and soils....
#12
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The Murphy Group is providing transport, logistics and multiple equipment for construction and civil engineering projects....
#11
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Barrachander Quarry is located in one of the more remote and scenic parts of the Western Highlands of Scotland....
#10
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BATA’s orange vehicles offer products and services that support the livelihood and lifestyle of thousands of people....
#9
Cover story
BJ Waters and Geo Siddall transport a wide range of materials across the UK and throughout Europe....
#8
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RH & AJ Bateman runs third-party bulk product haulage, animal feed transport and successfully sells sand, stone and gravel....
#7
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Derbyshire quarry operator Longcliffe is reforming its truck and trailer fleet for the prospect of the carbon-neutral world....
#6
Cover story
Arclid Transport has changed direction to realise its full potential....
#5
Cover story
J Davidson’s good looking trucks still have to earn their keep in the far-from-glamorous world of scrap metal....
#4
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PMW Quarries has chosen MAN as the sole provider of its 8x4 tipper fleet....
#3
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With a special-edition Volvo FH750, prominent bulk carrier Ernest Cooper celebrates 100 years and four generations of a family business....
#2
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Dublin-based Harris Group is importing Chinese-built Sinotruks and operator Dowling Quarries has now been running one for two years....
#1
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The TRU7 Group’s substantial and cutting-edge tipper fleet is essential to the function of its other group activities....

BULK & TIPPER

THE ONLY MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO THIS DIVERSE SECTOR OF THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

Bulk & Tipper is a quarterly magazine that provides essential news and technical articles on a wide range of key topics from across this niche sector. Giving readers the widest – and most balanced – view of the market, the magazine features regular coverage from within the allied industry sectors, namely: Agriculture & Animal Feeds, Waste Management & Recycling, Construction, Earthmoving, Utilities, Aggregates, Quarrying and Scrap Metals.

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Issue Twenty Four (January 2025)
Issue #24
January 2025

Issue Twenty Four (January 2025)

Cover Story

Grain brains

Family firm BI Halder makes big gains in grain by bringing bulk and unit load transport under one roof

  • A sucker for loveForce One's suction excavators
  • Surface serviceHazell & Jefferies mends the roads
  • Pulling powerRydam shows how best to tow
  • STAS of the showAre these Belgium’s finest trailers?
  • Bright sparksVoltloader's all-electric bulkers
  • The miller's taleWhitworth's flour fleet in focus
Issue Twenty Three (October 2024)
Issue #23
October 2024

Issue Twenty Three (October 2024)

Cover Story

Been there, done that

Four generations in, there isn’t much that family-run Cornish tipper operator AR Haddy hasn’t seen before.

  • World’s apartHow truck driving works in Zambia
  • The cat that got the creamG&J Shuttleworth’s a dairy darling
  • A man of his wordTrust trumps all at SR Harradine
  • It’s back!S-Way TurboStar at RD Williams
  • Young’s new young’unND Young’s head-turning FH 540
  • Whiter than whiteMeet PJM Services’ sparkling fleet
  • Little helperAlan Dale’s early life in transport
  • Seeking supportWhy Warcup’s gone back to DAF
Issue Twenty Two (July 2024)
Issue #22
July 2024

Issue Twenty Two (July 2024)

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Waste-land wonder

Gavin Griffiths Group demonstrates why waste transport and recycling are key to achieving sustainability.

  • X-Way therapyAM Phillip Trucktech eyes up new Iveco boost
  • Walking the walkKraker Trailers set to take the floor
  • Tanks a bunch!Crossland's liquid tankers focus
  • The body beautifulBP Mitchell builds its own tippers
  • Breedon confidenceAggregates firm sets its bar high
Issue Twenty One (April 2024)
Issue #21
April 2024

Issue Twenty One (April 2024)

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Up and Away!

We meet the impressive bulk haulage high-fliers at runway resurfacing specialist Rory J Holbrook

  • Just Say 'Yes'The secret of Gilder Group's success
  • Steel AppealWhy Thompsons has made it so big
  • Salt of the EarthHow Collins Earthworks doubled its fleet
  • Flooring ItGreenhaul's moving-floors stay busy
  • Titanic EffortTitan Trailers extends its line-up
  • Pushing the StoneRS Transport's drive into aggregates
Issue Twenty (January 2024)
Issue #20
January 2024

Issue Twenty (January 2024)

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Back to the Future

Why Mancunian marvel BJ Crowther believes going back to its roots is the best way forward.

  • Crate ExpectationsMobile app to digitise waste moves
  • Smash and Grab!Central Demolition's knockout fleet
  • Life After FodenConley's new favourites revealed
  • A Need for FeedDavidsons delivers with Volvo
  • X-Way visionWe try out Iveco's latest tippers
Issue Nineteen (October 2023)
Issue #19
October 2023

Issue Nineteen (October 2023)

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Beautifying Bristol

How B&A Group has made such an enviable name for itself by regenerating brownfield sites in the south-west

  • Iveco eDailyTowing the Company Line
  • W RollsMaster of the Rolls
  • FruehaufBlazing a Trail
  • AE Gough & SonsThe Fifth Element
  • Myers GroupMyers' High Flyers
  • Hart's HaulageLearning by Hart
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Issue Eighteen (July 2023)
Issue #18
July 2023

Issue Eighteen (July 2023)

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How Does This Grab You?

Take a Swedish-built truck, with a Thompson tipper body, along with a Palfinger Epsilon crane and a TMC grab, and you've just made up Doherty Grab Hire's perfect Vehicle.

  • A Bolt From the BlueTarmac's New All Electric Concrete Mixer
  • Striving & ThrivingMJS Transport's 50-Strong Truck Fleet
  • A Concrete CaseHopkins Estates Takes on four Volumetric Mixers
  • Leading From the FrontRoger Warnes Still the Driving Force
  • The Right ConnectionsJohn Petch Transport's Perfect Balance
Issue Seventeen (April 2023)
Issue #17
April 2023

Issue Seventeen (April 2023)

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A multi-division group

Smiths Bletchington, provides construction materials and primary and recycled aggregates to a wide range of customers.

  • Reeds Construction and Engineering A wide range of products and services
  • R&R Classic Trucks A truck restoration and repair business
  • Rubber Circles Applications for bulk and tippers
  • A Pearson & Sons Classic Fodens
  • AB Texel UKA market leader
Issue Sixteen (January 2023)
Issue #16
January 2023

Issue Sixteen (January 2023)

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The new Iveco X-Way

Civil engineering specialist FCH Construction is building a fleet to respond to anything its customers demand.

  • Carl Wright Haulage & PlantA leading specialist contractor
  • AC ServicesImmaculately turned-out tippers
  • ABH of MansfieldDAF trucks figured highly
  • MidsoftBooking, tracking and invoice software
  • EcovracBulk non-tipping trailers
Issue Fifteen (October 2022)
Issue #15
October 2022

Issue Fifteen (October 2022)

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A steadily built business

John Templeton owns two of the best known customised Scanias in the county.

  • Motormax and SamsaraA new era for motorised transport
  • Schmitz Cargobull Trailer manufacturer in Europe
  • Walter Marchbank Expansion through expertise
  • Evans AggregatesA fleet of rigid and artic tippers
  • Ruttle Plant A wide range of activities
  • Richard Eddolls A variety of vehicles
Issue Fourteen (July 2022)
Issue #14
July 2022

Issue Fourteen (July 2022)

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Continuing to grow

JPE Aggregates is one of the Midlands leading suppliers of aggregates, sand and soils to the construction industry.

  • A Johnstone Haulage Celebrating its 30th anniversary
  • G Webb Haulage One of the most respected
  • Gregory’s Linings Protecting customers’ assets
  • ME Ayres and Sons Modern classics and older trucks
  • Volvo electric vehicles The heavy truck range
  • Wilson Steven Transport A variety of haulage solutions
Issue Thirteen (April 2022)
Issue #13
April 2022

Issue Thirteen (April 2022)

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Running a large fleet

Waste management specialist Sivyer Group takes pride in turning waste into recovered aggregates and soils.

  • Tanker Equipment CompanySet up by well-known Dave Stanley
  • Alan Counsell Sand & StoneA long-term success
  • MAN Ride and DriveTesting two tippers
  • Weightlifter BodiesMaking big plans
  • Mills ContractorsUK’s first MAN TGX Tridem rigid
  • Geddes Group Built on solid foundations
Issue Twelve (January 2022)
Issue #12
January 2022

Issue Twelve (January 2022)

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World-class infrastructure

The Murphy Group is providing transport, logistics and multiple equipment for construction and civil engineering projects.

  • AC Marine AggregatesBarge operation
  • bmi TrailersHotbed of modernisation
  • Pridmore’s HaulageFacing fresh challenges
  • Lawrence DavidBig surprise at Tipex!
  • Massey FeedsSupplier of game feed
  • IvecoItalian Ride and Drive
  • ScaniaThe latest developments
Issue Eleven (October 2021)
Issue #11
October 2021

Issue Eleven (October 2021)

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High quality products

Barrachander Quarry is located in one of the more remote and scenic parts of the Western Highlands of Scotland.

  • Alan Price and SonsA gradual move
  • Cappagh GroupCivil engineering
  • DK Barnsley and SonsDealing with tough work
  • Flood TransportA range of services
  • Salt ExpressShifts large quantities
  • Simpsons MaltGlobal food and drink
  • Swadlincote AluminiumNon-standard applications
Issue Ten (July 2021)
Issue #10
July 2021

Issue Ten (July 2021)

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Supporting rural Yorkshire

BATA’s orange vehicles offer products and services that support the livelihood and lifestyle of thousands of people.

  • Abba CommercialsInnovative vehicle solutions
  • Heygates GroupFood producer
  • Duynie UKHigh-quality feed provider
  • OJ Neil ContractingA wide-ranging operation
  • TranscoverSheeting system maker
  • PadoanItalian tank producer
Issue Nine (April 2021)
Issue #9
April 2021

Issue Nine (April 2021)

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A thriving international

BJ Waters and Geo Siddall transport a wide range of materials across the UK and throughout Europe.

  • Dennison TrailersA new development
  • Dromgoole and SonsTransformation
  • G&B FinchBroad range
  • Phill ClarkMajors on aggregates
  • Maen KarneCornish roots
  • Monks ContractorsFast growing
Issue Eight (January 2021)
Issue #8
January 2021

Issue Eight (January 2021)

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Three aspects in the Mendip Hills

RH & AJ Bateman runs third-party bulk product haulage, animal feed transport and successfully sells sand, stone and gravel.

  • Kel-Berg Trailer and TrucksFor specific sectors
  • Ben Sayer WestmorlandA diverse range
  • Fox BrothersHaulier and earthworks
  • BulkweldProduct quality
  • K&S McKenzieSpare parts and a lot more
Issue Seven (October 2020)
Issue #7
October 2020

Issue Seven (October 2020)

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Getting ready for the future

Derbyshire quarry operator Longcliffe is reforming its truck and trailer fleet for the prospect of the carbon-neutral world.

  • Newton TrailersExtensive range
  • PJ ThoryMultifunctional
  • Rowell’s TransportFood on the move
  • Vehicle Weighing SolutionsInternet link
Issue Six (July 2020)
Issue #6
July 2020

Issue Six (July 2020)

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Taking up the challenge

Arclid Transport has changed direction to realise its full potential.

  • Allan Morris TransportWalking the walk
  • JJ BartlettRock-solid
  • Longthornes of HebdenYorkshire Dales blues
  • MAN TrucksLightweight for better loads
  • Paul NutzfahrzeugeUnique solutions
Issue Five (April 2020)
Issue #5
April 2020

Issue Five (April 2020)

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Turning heads wherever they go

J Davidson’s good looking trucks still have to earn their keep in the far-from-glamorous world of scrap metal.

  • AliweldHigh-quality tipper bodies
  • Allied Plant Regional and national
  • Blacks Haulage An immaculate fleet
  • Harsh A wide range
  • MAN Trucks UK The new models
  • R Adams and Sons All types of bulk cargo
  • Scania Snow and ice
Issue Four (January 2020)
Issue #4
January 2020

Issue Four (January 2020)

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Staying with the MAN

PMW Quarries has chosen MAN as the sole provider of its 8x4 tipper fleet.

  • AC AggregatesTransport and aggregate supplies
  • Davidsons Animal FeedsFrom rigids to tractors
  • L TownendAward-winning bodybuilder
  • Hanson UK Massive logistical operation
  • T&J Haulage Next-generation Scanias
  • TATA Steel The new Valast 450
  • JOST UK Industry standard
Issue Three (October 2019)
Issue #3
October 2019

Issue Three (October 2019)

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Cooper scores a century

With a special-edition Volvo FH750, prominent bulk carrier Ernest Cooper celebrates 100 years and four generations of a family business.

  • AMP Clean EnergyDust-free wood pellet delivery
  • Feldbinder Specialist tankers
  • Williams Transport Walking floor recycling
  • Fruehauf Trailers through the ages
  • LC Vehicle Hire A large and diverse fleet
  • Ian W Bentley Barber to bulk carrier
  • Malcolm Construction Solid foundations
Issue Two (July 2019)
Issue #2
July 2019

Issue Two (July 2019)

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When East meet West

Dublin-based Harris Group is importing Chinese-built Sinotruks and operator Dowling Quarries has now been running one for two years.

  • New DAF and Mercedes-BenzSpanish ride-and-drive
  • Marshall Truck Bodies Going for national coverage
  • Moreton C Cullimore Over 90 years on the go
  • Brocks Haulage Euro 6 upgrade
  • Peter Hornby V8 veteran
  • Kane Group Runs like an army
Issue One (April 2019)
Issue #1
April 2019

Issue One (April 2019)

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Young fleet

The TRU7 Group’s substantial and cutting-edge tipper fleet is essential to the function of its other group activities.

  • The Bartrum Group 90 and still going strong
  • Paul L Charlton Beautifully presented fleet
  • PPG Fabrications Aluminium tipper bodies
  • Thompsons of Prudhoe Continues to grow
  • Collins Earthworks TransportMulti-faceted service provider
  • Tom Hobbs Head-turning truck and trailer
  • Renault TrucksReady-to-go-to-work trucks