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XLt 898He takes analysis ‘to a new level’ |
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September 02, 2006.
Thermo Electron Corporation’s Niton Analyzers business unit has described its new XLt 898He model as the ‘first truly non-destructive portable analysis tool for light element content in alloy material’. ... more
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Environmental applications for Thermo spectrometers |
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September 01, 2006.
Analytical instrumentation expert Thermo Electron Corporation of Switzerland has published several application notes to demonstrate the capabilities of its XRF and XRD spectrometers in environmental applications. ... more
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Caterpillar’s H65Ds hydraulic hammer |
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September 01, 2006.
The new Caterpillar H65Ds represents the manufacturer’s largest hammer option for compact equipment users and capitalises on the technology used in its H55Ds hammer introduced last year. ... more
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Nexgen Galaxy2R two-ram baler |
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October 01, 2006.
Independent waste management and recycling firm Pearson’s Recycling of Norfolk in the east of England has ordered a Nexgen Galaxy2R two-ram baler from 3r Environmental Technology (3ET). ... more
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Dual-chamber Granule Grinder |
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October 01, 2006.
Australian company Progressivecrumb has introduced a new dual-chamber grinder for tyre recycling duties. ... more
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Company News November 2006 |
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November 01, 2006.
* Spectro
The 1000th SPECTROMAXx metal analyser sold by Spectro has been delivered to AWG of Giengen, Germany. A supplier of mobile and stationary fire protection equipment, AWG requires a metal analyser in its foundry for alloy control prior to casting.
The SPECTROMAXx was launched two years ago. According to Spectro, which is based in Kleve, Germany, the SPECTROMAXx’s SPECTRO Plasma Generator sample excitation system provides more accurate and stable results than a conventional excitation source.
www.spectro.com
* MBA Polymers
The Tech Museum of Innovation (TMI) in San Jose, California, has named MBA Polymers among its 2006 Tech Museum Awards Laureates. A total of 25 Laureates were chosen for the prestigious Intel Environment Award, which celebrates those companies which have developed new and existing technologies to benefit humanity. This year’s Laureates were selected from 951 entries received from a total of 98 countries by TMI’s programme partner, the Santa Clara ... more
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Scrap thefts raise concern |
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November 01, 2006.
At a recent meeting of the Brussels-based European Metal Trade and Recycling Federation (Eurometrec), members expressed great concern about the growing number of metals thefts currently afflicting the non-ferrous metals industry in general and the scrap sector in particular. ... more
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India to scrap 56% of ships |
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November 01, 2006.
India’s shipping industry will be required to spend some US$ 4 billion on fleet renewal as 56% of the vessels owned by domestic companies will have to be scrapped in five years, according to the Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA). ... more
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Lynch buys MBI Demolition attachment hire fleet from Inmalo |
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August 27, 2007.
Lynch Plant Hire, a major plant hire organisation with its headquarters in Wembley, UK, has started to take serial delivery of a large number of specialist demolition attachments from MBI importer Inmalo. ... more
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EBRA applauds new battery directive |
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November 01, 2006.
While welcoming the new EU Battery Directive, the European Battery Recycling Association (EBRA) says the recycling capacities already exist to allow faster implementation of the various targets. ... more
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Suez to tackle Lucifer |
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November 01, 2006.
Suez SA has announced that subsidiaries Endel and SITA, as well as another French company Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie, have won a Euro 3.3 million (US$ 4.18 million) contract from the French navy to dismantle the anti-submarine frigate Lucifer. ... more
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Steel use to surge 9% in 2006 |
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November 01, 2006.
This year has brought strong growth in steel use, according to latest figures from the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI). The Brussels-based organisation expects global apparent steel use to jump 9% from 1.029 million tonnes in 2005 to 1.121 million tonnes this year, although latest projections for 2007 suggest more modest growth of 5% to 1.179 million tonnes. ... more
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Spectrotest reduces analysis time |
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November 01, 2006.
Instrument specialist Spectro has launched a new application package for examining iron-based samples using the Spectrotest mobile metal analyser. The application is claimed to reduce the measurement time for analyses with spark excitation from 15 to five seconds. ... more
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Sorting system for de-inking paper |
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November 01, 2006.
Dutch paper recycling firms Reparco Nijmegen and Reparco Renkum, both of which are subsidiaries of Norskeskog, have purchased sorting installations from Bollegraaf Recycling Machinery. The systems are designed automatically to sort de-inking paper from domestic paper collections. ... more
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Sold December 2006 |
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December 01, 2006.
* Harris Waste Management
Atlantic Scrap & Processing of Kernersville, North Carolina, USA, has purchased a 98115 shredder system from Harris Waste Management Group Inc. of Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. The system features: a 6000 HP Toshiba drive motor; a complete infeed system with Harris’ heavy-duty, double-feed roll system; and a low-maintenance disc rotor and dry downstream ferrous material separation system. To be installed at Atlantic Scrap’s Wilmington facility in North Carolina, the plant is expected to process more than 200 tonnes an hour when fully operational.
www.harriswaste.com
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Company News December 2006 |
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December 01, 2006.
* A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies
A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies Inc. of Croydon, Pennsylvania, USA, has received International Standards Organization re-certification for ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management. A-1 recovers platinum group metals from automotive catalysts and has enjoyed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 status since 2003.
www.a-1specialized.com
* ISRI
The US Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has moved its headquarters to 1615 L Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-5610, USA. The main ’phone number has changed to +1 202 662-8500, although the old main line will continue to operate for the time being, says ISRI.
www.isri.org
* Chronos Richardson
[platte tekst]Chronos Richardson of Nottingham, UK, has launched a new website which offers scope for achieving increased profitability through use of regular maintenance programmes and genuine spare parts. The website has been developed to support the company’s natio ... more
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Sims Recycling Solutions acquires WEEE recycler |
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December 01, 2006.
Sims Recycling Solutions, a division of the Australia-based Sims Group, has grown its global electronics recycling activities by acquiring Germany’s Metall + Recycling GmbH (M+R). ... more
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More growth in Europe’s steel packaging recycling |
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December 01, 2006.
Over 2.3 million tonnes of steel packaging were recycled in Europe last year. ... more
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UBC recycling plant in France |
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December 01, 2006.
Alcan is investing US$ 7 million in used beverage can (UBC) recycling facilities at its Alcan Rhenalu specialty sheet facility at Neuf-Brisach in France. ... more
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Shipbreaking yard for Poland? |
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December 01, 2006.
V.Ships France SAS wants to establish a shipbreaking facility in Szczecin, Poland. The ... more
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Inco purchased by Brazil’s CVRD |
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December 01, 2006.
Brazilian mining firm CVRD has purchased Inco, the Canada-based producer of a substantial proportion of the world’s nickel. ... more
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Mexico to build ship scrapping terminal |
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December 01, 2006.
Mexican waste management and disposal company Promotora Ambiental (PASA) has signed a concession contract to build and operate a sea terminal to receive and scrap aging ships. The terminal, to be located at the port of Lázaro Cárdenas in south-western Michoacán state, will require an estimated investment of US$ 5.8 million. ... more
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Russia’s MAIR Group reduces scrap shipments |
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December 01, 2006.
The MAIR Industrial Group, Russia’s largest processor of ferrous scrap, reduced its scrap metal shipments by 6% to 1.6 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2006, according to a report from Promstroibank which is managing the group’s second bond issue. ... more
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England beats recycling target |
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December 01, 2006.
According to provisional figures from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), England recycled 27% of its waste in the accounting period 2005/2006 - 4% more than in the previous year and ahead of the government’s target to recycle and compost 25% of household waste. ... more
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Solvent-based route to recycling plastics |
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December 01, 2006.
Germany alone produces 2 million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste each year. One fifth of this stream - which includes computers, cell phones and television sets - is made up of plastics. ... more
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