Gradeall International Ltd
Gradeall International Ltd is a Northern Ireland-based exporter of waste management and tyre recycling equipment, with machinery operating in more than 100 countries across six continents. Founded in 1985 in Dungannon, County Tyrone, the company has built nearly four decades of international shipping and logistics expertise, positioning itself as one of the most globally distributed manufacturers in its sector.
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| Type | Private Limited Company (Ltd) |
| Industry | Waste Management & Recycling Equipment Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Brian Murphy & Stephen Murphy |
| Headquarters | 9 Farlough Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, BT71 4DT |
| Area Served | Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; Republic of Ireland; United States; Canada; Australia; New Zealand; South Africa; Botswana; Namibia; United Arab Emirates; Saudi Arabia; Kuwait; Oman; Qatar; Netherlands; Germany; France; Belgium; Italy; Spain; Poland; Portugal; Greece; Hungary; Lithuania; Sweden; Norway; Finland; Denmark; Iceland; Jamaica; Malta; Panama; Thailand; Kenya and over 100 countries worldwide. |
| Location (s) | 9 Farlough Rd, Dungannon BT71 4DT, United Kingdom |
| Key People | Brian Murphy & Stephen Murphy |
| Products | Tyre Balers (MK2, MK3, Truck Tyre Baler), Tyre Sidewall Cutters (Truck & Car), OTR Tyre Splitters & Shears, Tyre Rim Separators, Inclined Tyre Baler Conveyors, Portable Tyre Baling Systems, Portable Compactors, Static Compactors, Static Compactors with Bin Lifts, Vertical Balers, Horizontal Clothes Balers, Industrial Glass Crushers, Bottle Crushers, Can Crushers, Pre-Crusher Compactors, Bin Lifters, Baler Wire & Consumables |
| Services | Equipment Manufacturing, Professional Installation, Operator Training, Maintenance & After-Sales Support, OEM Spare Parts Supply, International Shipping & Logistics, Equipment Demonstrations, Custom/Bespoke Solutions, Remote Monitoring (Intelli-Link/Intelli-Fill), Technical Consultation |
| Employees | 18 |
| Website | https://gradeall.com/ |
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From its manufacturing base in Northern Ireland, Gradeall has developed containerised shipping solutions optimised for the efficient transport of heavy industrial equipment. The company's logistics team manages exports from Dungannon to destinations spanning Iceland, Australia, Panama, Italy, Jamaica, and dozens of markets in between, with equipment prepared for safe transit and configured for immediate operation upon arrival.
The company's international footprint reflects a deliberate focus on commercially viable premium markets. In the United States — Gradeall's largest international market by search demand — the company supplies tire balers, tire sidewall cutters, and tire rim separators to a growing network of recycling operations. US-market equipment uses American English terminology and specifications, reflecting the company's understanding of regional market requirements. The Canadian market represents another significant English-speaking export destination, with strong commercial conversion rates.
Across Europe, Gradeall equipment operates in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. The Scandinavian and Nordic markets are of particular strategic importance, as these countries maintain strict environmental regulations, high waste disposal costs, and strong willingness to invest in quality recycling infrastructure. EU circular economy regulations and the EU Waste Framework Directive create ongoing demand for compliant processing equipment across the bloc.
The Middle East and Gulf States represent a significant export region, with equipment supplied to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. These markets value European manufacturing quality, environmental compliance credentials, and the availability of English-language technical support.
In the Southern Hemisphere, Australia and New Zealand are established and growing markets, with Australia showing particularly strong growth. The African continent is served through key markets including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Kenya, where Gradeall's equipment supports developing recycling infrastructure and addresses environmental challenges associated with waste tyre accumulation.
Gradeall's export success from Northern Ireland contributes to the region's manufacturing export economy. The company's growth trajectory — from a local engineering firm to a global equipment supplier — represents a case study in how specialist manufacturers from smaller regions can build international market leadership through product quality, technical expertise, and responsive customer support.
All equipment is manufactured at the company's 5-acre site in Dungannon, with raw materials primarily sourced from Irish and British suppliers. The company provides international customers with professional installation support, operator training, ongoing maintenance services, and OEM spare parts supply through its global network of service engineers.