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Skips R Us Maximises Biomass Production Efficiency with M&K Static Trommel System
February 7, 2026Game-changing static system delivers superior throughput, operational flexibility, and dramatic cost savings for Ireland's biomass leader
Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland – Skips R Us Ltd transforms their business with a static electric biomass system delivering superior throughput and dramatic cost savings.
Key Results:
- Throughput increase: 42% (15 t/h → 21+ t/h)
- Fuel cost reduction: 100% (diesel eliminated, electric @ 94% lower energy cost)
- Annual operating cost savings: £77,400 (fuel + maintenance + downtime reduction)
- Processing cost per tonne: reduced from £4.85 to £2.10 (57% reduction)
- ROI period: 18 months on equipment cost
- Uptime improvement: 12% → 2% downtime
- Carbon emissions reduction: 156 tonnes CO2e/year (diesel elimination)
Industry Challenge: Biomass Producers Trapped by Mobile Trommel Drum Investment
Biomass producers worldwide face a critical dilemma when operating mobile trommels for processing waste wood into fuel or animal bedding. While these mobile units provide flexibility, they suffer from high diesel fuel consumption, expensive hydraulic maintenance, and limited throughput capacity. However, operators have typically invested £50,000-£60,000+ in spare scroll drums with different mesh configurations for various screening applications. This creates a “sunk cost trap”: operators recognise that static electric trommels offer superior economics and throughput, but cannot justify writing off their substantial drum inventory investment. Industry estimates suggest over 500 biomass facilities globally operate mobile trommels with significant spare drum inventories.
Until now, no manufacturer offered a solution to this industry-wide problem.
The M&K Breakthrough: Static Electric Trommel Interchangeable Doppstadt SM 620 Drum Compatibility
This interchangeable drum design allows biomass producers to:
- Upgrade from mobile diesel-hydraulic to static electric operation
- Utilise 100% of their existing Doppstadt | Pronar | Terex drum inventory
- Protect capital investment in spare drums (typically £10,000-£15,000 per drum)
- Switch between applications (biomass fuel grades A/B/C, animal bedding) in under 2 hours
- Eliminate dependency on a single mobile unit for multiple screening requirements
This innovation solves the industry’s most significant barrier to adopting more efficient static processing technology.
Operations Director, Leading UK Biomass Producer (name withheld for commercial confidentiality)
Proven Results: Skips R Us
Skips R Us Ltd operates a waste transfer station and biomass production facility in Crossmaglen, processing 25,000+ tonnes annually of waste wood from pallets, construction timber, and arboricultural waste. They produce PAS 111-compliant biomass fuel and animal bedding for customers across Ireland and export markets.
Previous Equipment: Mobile diesel-hydraulic trommel
- Processing capacity: ~15 tonnes/hour
- Diesel consumption: ~25 litres/hour (£37.50/hour at £1.50/litre)
- Maintenance costs: ~£18,000/year
- Downtime: 12-15% for fuel, maintenance, repositioning
M&K Solution Installed: Static electric trommel with interchangeable Doppstadt SM 620 drum system
- Electric power: 15kW motor (£2.25/hour at £0.15/kWh)
- Compatible with client’s existing 6x Doppstadt drums (saving £42,000 replacement cost)
- Installation time: 3 days with zero production loss
Quantified Results (12-month operation):
- Throughput increase: 42% (15 t/h → 21+ t/h)
- Fuel cost reduction: 100% (diesel eliminated, electric @ 82% lower energy cost)
- Annual operating cost savings: £77,400 (fuel + maintenance + downtime reduction)
- Processing cost per tonne: reduced from £4.85 to £2.10 (57% reduction)
- ROI period: 18 months on equipment cost
- Uptime improvement: 12% → 2% downtime
- Carbon emissions reduction: 156 tonnes CO2e/year (diesel elimination)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. M&K engineered the drum mounting system to exact Doppstadt SM 620 specifications. Any SM 620 drum (any mesh size, any age) fits directly. We’ve successfully installed systems using customer drums from 2015-2024 vintage.
Yes. The interchangeable design accepts both M&K proprietary drums and Doppstadt SM 620 drums. Many customers use Doppstadt drums for standard applications and add M&K drums for specialized mesh requirements.
Typically under 2 hours for a complete drum swap, including safety checks.
Significantly. Current UK rates: diesel ~£1.50/L vs commercial electricity ~£0.15/kWh. The M&K 15kW motor costs just £2.25/hour to run versus £37.50/hour for diesel—a 94% reduction in energy costs. Plus zero maintenance on fuel systems, filters, tanks, etc
Full parts availability, UK-based technical support, annual servicing options, operator training, and remote diagnostics capability
Your Path to Success
Skips R Us Ltd‘s journey demonstrates that the right equipment partner can turn business challenges into competitive advantages.
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