As the construction industry accelerates its shift towards circular economy principles, Metso is responding with solutions designed to improve sustainability, material recovery, and energy efficiency. During bauma 2025, Metso is spotlighting its HRC 8 high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) crusher — a powerful solution for industrial sand production and the separation of usable materials from construction and demolition waste.
The HRC 8 delivers enhanced capacity, reduced energy consumption, and minimal wear part use, making it an ideal choice for aggregate producers and contractors seeking sustainable and efficient operations. With its ability to generate high-quality manufactured sand and upcycle construction and demolition waste (CDW), the HRC 8 supports a circular approach to raw material usage while reducing the demand for virgin sand and aggregates.
“The construction industry is moving towards a circular economy, and urbanization is expected to drive demand for raw materials. Metso’s HRC 8 provides high-quality output with excellent gradation and particle shape, fully meeting the specifications for recycled concrete and cement applications,” said Oldemar Meneses, Product Manager for Impactors and Sand Solutions, Aggregates at Metso.
Sustainable Impact and Operational Flexibility
With declining access to natural sand extraction sites and increasingly strict permitting in Europe, the HRC 8 offers a timely and effective alternative. It can convert quarry waste and CDW into usable, sellable products, contributing directly to the reduction of CO2 emissions from the cement industry, which currently accounts for 8% of global emissions.
Metso’s HRC 8 is available in both stationary formats and as part of pre-designed Nordplant modules or portable Nordwheeler units, allowing producers to adapt easily to changing material locations. Its energy-efficient operation saves up to 50% more energy compared to traditional technologies, and it features low dust and noise emissions.
With more than 160 units sold globally, the HRC 8 has gained a strong reputation for performance, reliability, and its role in promoting greener construction practices.
