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Recycling News
Bourne Skip Hire achieves up to 40% increase in
payload efficiency with Pronar MRW 2.75G & MRW
2.85G shredders
Bourne Skip Hire has
significantly enhanced
its waste processing
performance, achieving
up to a 40% increase in
payload efficiency
following the
introduction of two
Pronar twin-shaft
shredders - the MRW
2.75G and MRW 2.85G.
Supplied and supported by Global Machinery Solutions, the
machines have enabled higher material densities, fewer
vehicle movements, reduced haulage costs, and the creation of
new revenue streams from recycled aggregates.
The investment has also allowed the business to dedicate
machines to specific waste streams, improving reliability,
throughput and operational control.
Background
Founded in 2002, Bourne Skip Hire has grown into a well-
established waste management business operating across
Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. With depots in Bourne and
Peterborough, the company services a 30-mile radius,
supporting both domestic and predominantly commercial
clients. Today, the business employs around 60 people and
processes a wide range of waste streams, including wood,
general waste and inert materials.
A core part of their operation is diverting waste from landfill.
Wood and general waste are processed and sent for further
treatment - often contributing to energy generation - while
inert waste such as soil is among the few materials sent to
landfill.
The challenge
As volumes increased, Bourne Skip Hire required a step-
change in processing efficiency. Their existing shredder could
no longer deliver the throughput, flexibility or payload
optimisation needed to support business growth.
Key requirements included:
• Increased processing capacity
• Improved material density for transport efficiency
• Multi-material capability across wood, waste and C&D
streams
• Strong technical support to minimise downtime
What led them to Pronar
Bourne Skip Hire was introduced to Pronar equipment by
Jason Purllant at Global Machinery Solutions, who arranged a
demonstration of the Pronar MRW 2.75G.
The MRW 2.75G is a compact twin-shaft shredder powered by
a Volvo Penta engine (210 kW), featuring a 2.5 m³ hopper and
1550 mm shafts. Its ability to process varied waste streams
and quickly adapt via interchangeable shafts made it an
immediate operational fit.
As demand grew, the company invested in the higher-capacity
Pronar MRW 2.85G. This machine is powered by a CAT C9.3B
engine (310 kW / 415 bhp), with 1700 mm shafts and a 3m³
hopper, delivering significantly increased throughput for high-
volume wood and general waste processing.
How they’re working
Bourne Skip Hire now operates a two-machine system with
clearly defined roles:
• Pronar MRW 2.85G – primary machine for wood and
general waste shredding
• Pronar MRW 2.75G – adapted for concrete and brick
crushing using specialist shafts
This structured approach allows the business to:
• Maximise throughput across multiple waste streams
• Reduce cross-contamination between materials
• Optimise machine wear and performance
• Maintain consistent output quality across operations
The MRW 2.75G has been successfully repurposed for inert
waste processing, producing certified 6F5 aggregate for resale
into construction and agricultural markets.
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