Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Agricultural Equipment & Systems Providers
Established in 1999 as a farm diversification project, McArthur BDC has grown into a leading provider of grain drying, storage, and processing systems across the UK and Ireland. Our team of over 60 skilled professionals combines technical expertise with hands-on experience to deliver tailored solutions for farmers and commercial operators. We specialise in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining equipment that enhances efficiency and reliability during harvest and beyond. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in partnerships with industry leaders like Mecmar, ensuring our mobile grain driers remain market-leading. With depots in Scunthorpe, Kelso, and Marlborough, we offer nationwide support, including 24/7 breakdown assistance and preventative maintenance packages. Client testimonials highlight our ability to deliver complex projects on time and on budget, with bespoke systems meeting TASCC and Red Tractor compliance standards.Our investment in staff training ensures technical knowledge is consistently updated, enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions. From concept development to commissioning, we prioritise safety, quality control, and client collaboration. Our fabrication capabilities cover mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, supporting both large-scale projects and urgent repairs. With a focus on long-term client relationships, we provide spare parts, operator training, and engineering workshops to ensure equipment longevity. Our services extend beyond hardware, offering strategic guidance to maximise returns on agricultural investments.
Services
Grain Drying Systems
Storage Solutions
Equipment Maintenance
Mobile Driers
Processing Systems
Conveyor Installation
Silos Construction
Automation Controls
Technical Support
Parts Supply
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 24 years of agricultural equipment expertise since 1999
- Our 60+ skilled technicians provide nationwide UK and Ireland support
- Bespoke systems meet TASCC and Red Tractor compliance standards
- 24/7 breakdown response with stocked spare parts depots
- In-house fabrication capabilities for custom steelwork solutions
What people say
Very professional team
Delivered on time
Increased efficiency
Expert technical support
Future-proofed plant
Services
Grain Drying Systems
We design and install advanced grain drying systems including mobile driers, continuous flow units, and silo-based solutions. Our Mecmar-branded mobile driers combine portability with high-capacity drying performance. Systems incorporate moisture monitoring technology to optimise drying efficiency while maintaining grain quality, with options for both new installations and upgrades to existing infrastructure.
Storage Solutions
Our storage systems include round and square silos, concrete bunker walls, and custom configurations for commercial operations. We supply both standard and bespoke storage units with capacities matching client requirements. All systems integrate with drying and processing equipment to create seamless post-harvest workflows, with compliance options for industry standards.
Equipment Maintenance
We provide comprehensive maintenance services including preventative schedules, breakdown repairs, and parts replacement. Our nationwide technicians respond swiftly to service calls, supported by depots holding extensive spare parts stock. Maintenance packages reduce downtime risk through expert inspections and proactive component replacement based on operational history.
Conveyor Installation
We supply and install complete conveyor systems including chain-flight, belt-bucket, and pneumatic options. Our engineers design layouts optimising material flow between drying, storage, and processing units. Systems handle capacities up to 100tph, with custom configurations for both new facilities and upgrades to existing infrastructure.
Processing Systems
Our processing solutions include cleaning, sorting, and dehulling systems for combinable crops. We integrate colour sorters, gravity tables, and impact dehullers into complete processing lines. Systems enable value-added separation of intercrops, with capacities designed to match harvest volumes and operational requirements.
People
John McArthur
Managing Director
With over two decades leading agricultural engineering projects, John oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex installations across the UK and Ireland.
Pete Robertson
Finance Director
Managing financial operations since 2005, Pete ensures investment in technical resources while maintaining commercial viability for long-term client projects.
Andrew Lee
Regional Sales Manager
Specialising in Western England and Wales, Andrew provides technical sales support with 15+ years' experience in grain handling system specifications and client consultations.
Matt Grainge
Technical Manager
Leading engineering solutions, Matt combines 18 years' technical expertise with innovation in system design, ensuring equipment meets evolving agricultural industry standards.
Tony Jackson
Aftersales Business Development
With 22 years in technical support roles, Tony manages nationwide service delivery, focusing on rapid response times and preventative maintenance programme development.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide across the UK with depots in Scunthorpe, Kelso, and Marlborough, plus specialist support in Ireland.
Do you offer emergency repairs?
Yes, our 24/7 breakdown service provides rapid response with stocked spare parts and experienced technicians available across our operating regions.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Our team successfully delivers complex installations with capacities up to 100tph, managing all aspects from design through to commissioning.
Are your systems compliant?
All installations meet relevant industry standards including TASCC and Red Tractor requirements, with documentation provided for audit purposes.
Do you supply spare parts?
We maintain extensive spare parts stocks at both Scunthorpe and Kelso depots, with manufacturing capabilities for obsolete or custom components.
How do you ensure system efficiency?
Our designs incorporate moisture monitoring, automated controls, and energy-efficient configurations to optimise operational performance and reduce running costs.
