Kiverco has completed construction and handed over a new £16 million (€18.6 million) construction, demolition and industrial (CD&I) waste recycling plant for McKinstry Group in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, as reported by letsrecycle.com. The handover follows an extensive programme of design, manufacturing and installation, delivered in close collaboration with McKinstry Group to ensure the facility met the specific operational requirements of the site.

The plant has been engineered to process high volumes of mixed waste, enabling McKinstry Group to recover a broader range of recyclable materials while improving throughput and material quality. Kiverco said the facility improves material flow across the site, increases recovery rates and provides greater visibility and control throughout the recycling process.

A key feature of the plant is an advanced screening and separation system, including a 3D trommel designed to improve sorting efficiency and maximise the capture of valuable materials. Digital technology has been integrated throughout the system, allowing operators to monitor performance in real time and make operational adjustments to optimise output. AI-driven technology forms part of the system, supporting McKinstry Group's ability to adapt as waste streams evolve and operational demands change.

Darren McKinstry, managing director of McKinstry Group, said: "This new plant represents a major investment in the future of our business. Working with Kiverco has allowed us to develop a plant that is built around our material, our site and our long-term ambitions. The new facility will help us increase capacity, improve efficiency and recover more valuable materials from the waste we process."

John Irwin, managing director of Kiverco, said: "Completing and handing over this £16 million plant to McKinstry Group is a proud moment for everyone at Kiverco. The plant brings together robust Kiverco engineering, advanced separation technology, AI-driven technology and digital systems to give McKinstry Group greater visibility, control and performance across their operation."

The completion of the McKinstry plant reflects growing investment in CD&I waste processing infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. According to the UK Contractors Group, the construction sector generates approximately 62 million tonnes of waste annually in the UK, making recovery infrastructure of this kind increasingly critical to both regulatory compliance and circular economy targets across the built environment.

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