MB go from strength to strength in the worldwide crusher bucket industry.

Since 1954 Carlo Azzolin’s passion for crushing perfection has been nurtured into a powerful family business that is now the global leader in crusher buckets. MB’s first big milestone was 2001 when the first Jaw Crusher Bucket was created and successfully patented by MB, which provided a revolutionary product that changed the landscape for crushing bucket technology. 

MB’s philosophy has always been to combine the highest standards in fabrication techniques with only the highest grade steel and quality parts. With four major product certifications and two major process certifications, MB are at the forefront of the manufacturing process, and their long standing relationship with SSAB ensures that the MB Crusher range is manufactured from extremely high quality Hardox steel - a special hardened steel made only by SSAB in Sweden.
During 2014, MB opened their brand new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Based in Fara Vicentino, Italy, this manufacturing hub covers an area of 17,000 sq/m and employs a total of 150 people, and continues to flourish with ongoing product success. Investment in research and development, focusses on unique, high quality and specialized products that offer outstanding performance.

MB offer the world’s largest range of crushing and screening buckets available through 40 dealers, with a range of 18 products available for excavators, loaders, skid steer loaders and backhoes from 2.8 to 70+ tonnes, all supplied with a full 24-month warranty. This year saw MB in action at bauma with the launch of their GENERATION 3 crusher buckets. These upgraded BF units have had a complete re-design which has ensured this range is the most successful and award winning for MB. These buckets were in action in the demo area at bauma and were extremely well received by the crowds.

New product launches:
Designed for all excavators the new GENERATION 3 crusher buckets are now even more compact with better balance in the collection phase. With an expanded mouth the crushing surface has increased productivity across the range. These units now come with a dust suppression system, iron separator and low noise impactor, making them the preferred choice for any construction site, offering total compliance within environmental regulations.

MB buckets are the only global brand that do not need any drainage, ensuring much higher productivity compared to the countless imitations on the market. These original MB crusher units have crushing power that exceeds 110m3 / hour, thanks to the exclusive power enhancer, which crushes the hardest and tenacious materials like basalt and granite, ensuring an extremely high quality finished product.

The new MB-LS170:
Another recent product launch has been the new MB-LS170 screening bucket which is suitable for wheeled loaders and backhoes from 6.5 to 11 Tonnes and is ideal for natural material selection, and pre and post crushing. This bucket allows for a reduction of up to 60% in crushing time, allowing a user to quickly recover the desired. It is a really versatile machine and can be used in applications such as the primary selection of waste material, demolition, excavation filling, the reclaiming of rocky ground, and right through to consistent oversize selection and beach cleaning. The MB-LS 170 is a real jewel in terms of mechanics, it is also lightweight (around 0.45 tonnes), compact (dimensions 1420 x 1380 mm x H=875) and has a loading capacity of 0.50 m3.

New website:
MB have also launched their new website this year; providing a much improved user experience and a tool that brings the brand closer to all of its customers in keeping with the latest trends in the digital world. Presented in more than 15 languages, the new MB website offers a detailed overview of all of products and services and has been designed to tailor content based on the customer’s choices, preferences, and requirements. It is easy to navigate and completely responsive to all devices, from tablets and computers through to smartphones and smart TV’s. But that’s not all, customers can also download specification sheets, brochures, find information about the different areas of application, and read interesting case studies of actual MB customers from all over the world.

UK dealer:
Worsley Plant was established in 1996, and they are the sole dealer for MB throughout the UK and are also the longest established worldwide dealer, representing MB since 2004, making their relationship very special indeed.

Since its inception, the company has undergone steady growth to become one of the UK’s leading plant sales and hire company. Their expertise, product range and relentless focus on customer service has earned them an enviable reputation for excellence.
They pioneered the use of excavator-mounted crushing and screening buckets in the UK through their market-leading Dig-A-Crusher and Dig-A -Screener brands; all of which have since been rebranded to MB.

In 2007 they extended their range with the REMU range of screening buckets, and in 2011 they became the exclusive UK distributor for the Dutch-built Rotar range of demolition attachments and now also offer density separation technology from Waste Systems with the Max X Tract and Flex X Tract. The latest addition to the growing range is the Lehnhoff Variolock Quickcoupler System in late 2013, which has been an ideal addition to work with their growing range of attachments.

Worsley’s philosophy has always been to represent high quality manufacturers who’s niche brands complement each other; with their goal to attract a bigger market share across the brands that they currently represent. With over 400 customers across the UK Worsley Plant provides unrivalled sales, expertise and aftercare. Their team members are trained in customer satisfaction, with all of their products backed up with a comprehensive parts stock ready for next-day delivery. Demonstrations can be arranged, allowing you to see an attachment or machine in action before you make a decision. With Worsley, you can satisfy all your plant hire needs through a single, reliable and highly experienced source that understands your business and its specific demands.

20th Birthday:
This year Worsley Plant celebrate their own 20th birthday, which has coincided with the opening of a brand new depot based in Witham, Essex to service the south of the UK.

The company will also take possession very shortly of the biggest crusher bucket in the UK from MB, which will be on display at the Hillhead exhibition in June. This 8 tonne crusher bucket attaches to a 50 tonne machine and will be a real spectacle at the forthcoming show.

To learn more about MB visit www.mbcrusher.com and to find out more about their sole UK dealer Worsley Plant, please visit www.worsleyplant.co.uk