Shredding metal remains a key element in the metals recycling sector
Operators of end-of-life vehicle (ELV) and metal shredding plants face increasing regulatory, safety, and quality demands, yet their role remains essential to the global recycling industry. In May, the Bureau of International Recycling’s (BIR) Shredder Committee will meet in Valencia to discuss safety concerns, including lithium-ion battery fires, and innovations to improve metal recovery. George Adams of SA Recycling will share best practices to prevent fires, while vendors from Steinert and Eriez will present new sorting technologies for enhancing shredded steel purity. Equipment manufacturer Lindemann recently hosted a Customer Advisory Board meeting in the U.K., showcasing advanced shredding systems and emphasizing the benefits of recycling. Tom Bird of Enicor noted that new technologies are boosting material recovery and quality. S. Norton & Co. highlighted its investment in a 3,000-horsepower shredder as part of growth plans. Recycling scrap steel, Lindemann reports, cuts energy use by up to 74% and significantly lowers CO₂ emissions. Learn more about this project.
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