The Untold Story of McCloskey International — From One Man’s Welding Shop to a $300M Metso Deal

Everyone in the crushing and screening world knows the name McCloskey International — but few know how it all began.

In this video, Ryan from RPG Equipment breaks down the real history of McCloskey — from Paschal McCloskey’s small welding shop in Ontario to a global powerhouse acquired by Metso for over $300 million.

You’ll learn how McCloskey evolved from simple trommel screeners to a full lineup of crushers, screeners, stackers, and wash systems, becoming one of the world’s most trusted names in mobile material processing.

✅ Topics covered in this video:

The founding of McCloskey International (1985 – Ontario, Canada)
How Paschal McCloskey grew a small shop into a global OEM
McCloskey’s product evolution — trommels, screeners, crushers & conveyors
The 2019 Metso acquisition and what it means for the industry
What buyers, dealers, and brokers should know about different generations of McCloskey machines

If you buy, sell, or operate crushing and screening equipment, this is the history that helps you understand the machines — and the value behind the brand.

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