Entries by msv2016

A new “Flagship” in the FineShred Family

Metso Outotec Waste Recycling has launched a new shredder “created from scratch”. “M&J F320” is the name of the company’s complement to its new FineShredder series targeting the production of alternative fuels like Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) or Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF). According to the manufacturer, the machine is equipped with an extra-long rotor and can […]

Changing Tools at the Push of a Button

The Likufix quick-change system from Liebherr is now available for large, medium and small wheel loaders. The fully automatic system is an in-house development by Liebherr and well established in the company’s hydraulic excavators. The system has also proven itself in the medium-sized series of wheel loaders in recent years. “A solution that truly comes […]

More Sorting Options in Scrap and Aluminum Recycling

In situations, for example, where recovered, recycled aluminum is being used to produce new products, manufacturers need their secondary raw materials to display consistently high levels of purity. According to the German machine producer Steinert, this is possible by employing sophisticated sorting technology, for example, the new STEINERT XSS T EVO 5.0 machines (XSS T […]

Converting Pulper Waste into Fuel Brings Profit

Turkish company KMK Paper becomes self-sufficient by converting its pulper waste from paper production into a fuel that provides energy for its own operations. KMK Paper, a leading corrugated paper manufacturer in Turkey, recycles the shredded residual materials as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) to generate the energy required for paper and board production. In this […]

New Planetary Drive Series for Recycling Machines

Italian drive specialist Bonfiglioli has launched the new R3 planetary gearbox series, designed specifically for recycling machines such as shredders and others. According to the internationally active company, which operates worldwide in 80 countries with 20 branches, 13 production facilities and a wide distribution network, the R3 series is compact and powerful. “Their planetary gear […]

Starlinger Installs First Food-Grade Plastics Recycling Facility at Srichakra Polyplast in India

The well-established Indian recycler commissioned a PET bottle-to-bottle and a post-consumer polyolefin recycling line from Starlinger by mid of September. With the new lines Srichakra Polyplast upgraded its facilities and now offers the highest grades of recycled plastics to customers in India and international markets such as Europe and the United States. Srichakra Polyplast, a […]

Navigating the Ins and Outs of Cleated Belting

You are undoubtedly looking for ways to improve your bottom line within your recycling process. Making the operation more effective by speeding up material movement is one way to achieve that goal. A cleated product solution can provide significant value if its role is evaluated carefully during the product development or refurbishment process. Multiple applications […]

India: Collecting and Recycling of River Waste

In August this year, Finnish firm Riverrecycle Oy has announced that its collection unit for river debris and plastic waste on the Mithi river in Mumbai is operational after the testing phase. “The solution supports the local waste management by converting plastic waste into raw materials for plastic and other products, with direct benefits to […]

PreZero: Shaping the Future Together

PreZero is participating at Expo 2020 Dubai as a sponsoring partner of Baden-Württemberg House. The company will be presenting its innovative solutions for the circular economy there. With the motto “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” the 2020 world exposition will be held in Dubai from October 01, 2021, to March 31, 2022, and will focus […]

Metal Waste Can Be Transformed in Aerogels

Scientists of the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a technique to upcycle metal waste into multi-purpose aerogels (porous ultralight materials). Metals are used in cookware, tools, electric appliances, electric wires, computer chips and jewelry, to name but a few applications. With the growing demand for metal products, it is crucial to promote sustainable […]