Amongst the groundbreaking developments Paul introduced was the Extec 5000 and Turbo. These two three-way-split screeners transformed the market with their integrated hydraulic side and tail conveyors.  Revolutionary product development continued with the launch of the Robotrac (the first purpose designed scalping screen on tracks) and the Turbotrac, the world’s first integrated three-way-split screener on tracks.  Perhaps Paul’s crowning achievement screener wise was the patented Doublescreen. This uses two independent screen boxes for precision screening at high tonnage throughputs. 

Following the development of a world leading range of screens, Paul turned his attention to mobile tracked crushing. Leading competitors assessed the total global market to be in the region of 100 machines annually at this time (the late 90s). Paul ignored the ‘experts’ and went about developing a range of tracked jaw crushers. These were mass produced and mass marketed. Suffice to say, soon Extec was supplying far more than the 100 tracked crushers annually, with its C12 becoming the market leader. To this array, Paul soon added tracked impactor and cone crushers.

Success led to Extec being acquired by 3i, the leading private equity venture capital company. At first Paul was offered a senior role within the company, but as a true entrepreneur he found the corporate world too constraining, soon selling 3i his remaining shares and leaving the industry.  Over the last twenty years or so, Paul remained busy, becoming involved in various ventures but did not return to the screening and crushing industry he loved so much.

Paul leaves behind Louise, his supportive and loving wife of many years, two sons, Connor and Ryan, his mother Kathleen, four brothers and four sisters as well as numerous nieces, nephews and members of the extended family. He was buried on 17 September 2024 in the Isle of Mann which has been the family’s home for many years.