McCloskey International marks a significant milestone this year, celebrating 40 years of excellence in material processing. From its humble beginnings to becoming an established and trusted strategic partner for dealers and customers worldwide, McCloskey鈥檚 legacy is built on entrepreneurial drive, innovation, and an unparalleled commitment to customer success.
McCloskey鈥檚 story began in the early 1980s when Paschal McCloskey emigrated from Northern Ireland to Canada. It was a challenging time to start a career, with businesses struggling through a deep recession.聽Paschal began working in conveyor manufacturing, this is where he saw an opportunity in the market and began to produce his own line of Trommels. This innovative move not only launched McCloskey but also laid the foundations for a customer-driven, solutions-focused business, built to empower and support strategic entrepreneurs just like himself. The commitment to innovation and new partnerships would go on to transform the mobile screening and crushing industry.
Darren McKnight, Vice President of McCloskey International, believes this entrepreneurial mindset continues to define the company today, 鈥淢cCloskey was built on an entrepreneurial spirit, and that鈥檚 what continues to drive us. Our customers and dealers share that same ambition, and they expect us to be innovative, adaptable, and always ahead of the curve.鈥�
McCloskey鈥檚 first line of trommels in the late 1980s drove steady growth, and by the early 2000s onwards, the company had expanded its manufacturing operations to Northern Ireland, Canada, and Wisconsin. In Northern Ireland, the factory known as Granville, is currently undergoing an impressive extension in order to continue to meet the demand for McCloskey machines, with the build expected to be completed later this year.
McKnight emphasizes that McCloskey鈥檚 success isn鈥檛 just measured by its global footprint, but by the strength of its people and partnerships: “For McCloskey, our biggest achievement has been sustained growth. We鈥檝e continuously invested in our infrastructure, our systems, and, most importantly, our people. We鈥檝e built an industry-leading team here at McCloskey who are heavily invested in the growth of the company and are deeply loyal to our brand. But perhaps one of our greatest achievements has been the partnerships we鈥檝e formed 鈥� not just with our dealers but with our customers, ensuring we are a true strategic partner in their success.鈥�
Today, the company offers a complete range of mobile solutions, including Crushers, Screeners, Stackers, and Trommels, delivering top-quality machinery tailored to real-world applications. The material processing industry has transformed significantly over the past four decades, with increased consolidation, regulatory shifts, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and recycling. Through this, McCloskey has remained dynamic, evolving its product offerings and strengthening dealer support to help customers navigate these changing demands. However, while the industry has changed, McCloskey鈥檚 remained consistent in their commitment to delivering the quality, reliability, and practicality that customers expect.
“Our industry is always evolving,” McKnight explains. “Expectations around quality and technology keep rising. Legislative changes, sustainability demands, and industry shifts, such as increased mergers and acquisitions, continue to shape how we do business. But through it all, we鈥檝e stayed close to our customers, listening to their challenges and ensuring we remain agile. That鈥檚 why our dealer network and strategic partnerships matter now more than ever.鈥�
McCloskey鈥檚 partnerships with dealers and customers worldwide play a crucial role in shaping its product development. By fostering these close relationships, McCloskey ensures that its equipment delivers not just raw power, but intelligent, adaptable solutions that support customers and help them stay ahead. Our customers don鈥檛 just need a high-quality, reliable product,鈥� McKnight says. 鈥淭hey need strategic support and a true partnership. This is what we do, and this is what we see as our strength, setting us apart from the competition.鈥�
As McCloskey looks to the future, the company remains committed to strengthening partnerships with dealers and customers, expanding its global reach, and setting new benchmarks in material processing excellence. McKnight sees this customer-first approach as central to McCloskey鈥檚 long-term vision, “Over the next decade, we see ourselves staying even closer to our customers and dealers, using their frontline insights to drive greater innovation in our product design. Our goal is to build even stronger relationships and become the strategic partner of choice for our industry.鈥�