Ballineen Skip Hire Halves Waste Wood Processing Time with a Doppstadt AK 565
Cork-based Ballineen Skip Hire has upgraded its fleet with a Doppstadt AK 565 high-speed shredder, supplied by Doyle Machinery. The result: a 50% cut in processing time, no more material backlog and smoother day-to-day operations.
We’re delighted to congratulate Ballineen Skip Hire Ltd on the handover of their new Doppstadt AK 565. It’s the third Doppstadt machine the company has invested in, and it’s already making a big difference to how they work.
A long-standing Doppstadt customer
Ballineen Skip Hire is based in Cork and is an established name in regional waste management. With 15 employees, a strong vehicle fleet and annual throughput of around 6,000 tonnes, the team handles a wide range of commercial and household waste.
The company has relied on Doppstadt for several years. The new AK 565 replaces a 20-year-old Doppstadt AK 430 Profi with over 4,000+ operating hours. It had more than earned its retirement.
The challenge: growing demand and a backlog of material
The older machine was no longer keeping up. With waste wood being processed in the evenings and at weekends as well, Ballineen needed a more capable shredder. Given their loyalty to the brand and the support we’ve provided over the years, there was only one choice: another Doppstadt.
The solution: the Doppstadt AK 565 high-speed shredder
The operators particularly like these features:
- Automatic shredding programme and programmable settings. These simplify daily operation and keep output quality consistent.
- Load-sensing infeed. It adjusts the material feed automatically, so throughput stays efficient even with difficult material.
- Flexible particle size options. These allow precise processing for a wide range of end uses.
We also handled professional commissioning and gave the Ballineen team on-site training, so they could run the machine confidently from day one. A service package covering the first two maintenance visits is included to keep the machine available long term.
The result
Waste wood backlogs on site are now a thing of the past, and the processed wood goes straight to local farms as high-quality animal bedding, closing the loop within the region.
Ballineen Skip Hire commented:
“The newly acquired machine has successfully replaced an older Doppstadt model, and the efficiency improvements are remarkable. We are now able to process all grades of waste timber in half the time previously required. This remarkable advancement is a testament to the product’s evolution over the years. We are very satisfied with our decision to invest in another Doppstadt machine. Additionally, we thank Doyle Machinery for the punctual delivery of our new equipment, as well as for the expertise and professionalism demonstrated throughout the process.”
Congratulations to Ballineen Skip Hire Ltd on their latest investment, and to Michael O’Donoghue on the successful handover.
Looking to upgrade an older shredder? Speak to our team on 03330 433322
