Sabine Hatzfeld
Editor
IARC 2018: Call for Papers
The 18th International Automobile Recycling Congress IARC 2018 organized by ICM AG will be held from March 14 - 16, 2018 in the Vienna Marriott Hotel in beautiful Vienna, Austria. The organizers have launched a call for papers and invite interested authors to submit their proposal before September 30, 2017.
ISRI Issues WTO Response to China's Scrap Ban
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today announced it filed comments with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to China's intent to ban certain scrap imports.
Lindner-Recyclingtech expands their range of universal shredders
With the shredder series Micromat HP Lindner-Recyclingtech has added efficient machines to their range of universal shredders for processing plastics and other waste.
Upcycling of high-viscosity polyamide scrap
With Bruggolen TP-M1417, Brüggemann Chemical is now offering compounders and producers the possibility to precisely adjust the relative viscosity of polyamides.
Whitham Mills scoops second UAE contract
Greater Manchester-headquartered waste management machinery designer and manufacturer, Whitham Mills, has won a contract to provide a state-of-the-art GB-1111FS baler and accompanying feed conveyor equipment to the Gulf emirate of Ajman.
Tomra Sorting showcases sensor-based waste sorting system at IFAT Africa 2017
Tomra Sorting will feature its latest sorting solutions in Hall 5, Stand 17 (German pavilion). The IFAT Africa 2017 will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from September 12 - 14, 2017.
Double Twin Plants for Polyolefins Recycling
Amut Recycling Division awarded two tenders issued by European leading companies both involved in the waste management field. Each supply includes one twin plant suitable for the reclaiming and regeneration of thermoplastic polyolefin scraps to be transformed into granules.
Umicore presents half year results
Umicore recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2017 generating revenue and earnings growth in all segments. Revenues excluding discontinued operations were up by 13% while recurring EBIT was up by 26%.
Recylex presents first-half 2017 sales
There is a strong growth in consolidated sales (+30%) driven mainly by the increase in lead (+32%) and zinc (+54%) prices by comparison with the first half of 2016.
Komatsu and Trimble Collaborate
Komatsu Ltd. and Trimble Inc. announced today that they are collaborating to improve their customers' ability to exchange 3D construction site data between Komatsu and Trimble construction software to make managing mixed earthworks fleets easier and allowing for a more holistic view of site operations.