C & D Recycler articles from January 2003

C & D Recycler archives from January 2003

Smudges and bent corners. (Welcome).(A construction, demolition and recycling equipment directory is discussed)
January 1, 2003... Directories can be helpful in a number of ways, but a simple rule of thumb is that a worthwhile directory is one that will be picked up by its owners over and over again. While it is possible that publishers take different approaches to reach...

Construction, demolition and recycling trade associations. (A-U).(Directory)
January 1, 2003... American Concrete Pavement Association 5420 Old Orchard Road, Suite A-100, Skokie, Illinois 60077-1059 Ph: 847-966-2272 Fax: (847) 966-9970 Web: www.pavement.com E-mail: bdavenport@pavement.com American Road and...

Categories. (A-W).(Construction, demolition and recycling equipment directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2003... Categories Air Classifiers/Knives Air System International Inc., Montrose, MN (612) 972-3420 Berlyn Extruders Inc., Worcester, MA (508) 852-2233 General Kinematics Corp., Barrington, IL ...

Companies. (A-C).(Construction, demolition and recycling equipment directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2003... A A & A Magnetics Inc. P.O. Box 1427, 1033 Wanda Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098 Ph: (815) 338-6054, (888) 605-6054. Fax: (815) 338-8590 Web: www.aamag.com E-mail: aamag@mc.net Chris Klute Manufacturers of a...

Companies. (D-G).(Construction, demolition and recycling equipment directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2003... D D & B Fabricators & Distributors Inc. 16W065 JeansRd., Lemont, IL 60439 Ph: (630) 325-3811 (800) 332-2459. Fax: (630) 325-3780 John De Young, Sales Manager D&B Fabricators and distributors manufacturer metal...

Companies. (H-M).(Construciton, demolition and recycling equipment directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2003... H & W Management Science Consultants 342 Madison Ave., Ste. 1700, New York, NY 10173 Ph: (212) 355-1448 Fax: (914) 725-7730 E-mail: handw@westnet.com Henry C. Weber, President Market research and forecasting studies...

Companies. (N-S).(Construction, demolition and recycling equipment directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2003... N National Attachments Inc. 80 Dow Rd., Gorham, ME 04038 Ph: (800) 839-9981 (207) 839-9999. Fax: (207) 839-6816 Web: www.nationalattachments.com E-mail: natlattach@aol.com Scott Guimond, President ...

Companies. (T-Z).(Construction, demolition and recycling equipment directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2003... T. H. Glennon Co. Inc. 26 Fanaras Dr, P.O. Box 5311, Salisbury, MA 01952 Ph: (978) 465-7222 Fax: (978) 465-3228 Web: www.mulchcolorjet.com E-mail: info@mulchcolorjet.com James McGinn Manufacturer of colorants for...

Focus on demolition: a natural progression. (Editor's Focus).
January 1, 2003... At C&D Recycler, our editorial mission is to provide complete, unbiased coverage of the construction waste and demolition debris recycling market. Guided by that focus, we have become the leading publication covering this industry. Clearly, the...

A burning question. (Commodities).(Why isn't wood fuel made from construction materials always considered a form of recycling?)
January 1, 2003... In the question and answer period of a recent New England Chapter meeting of the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), representatives from five state regulatory agencies were asked why wood fuel made from C&D is not always...

Hope for LBP debris? (Commodities).(lead-based paint waste)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Two companies have demonstrated what they call a portable wood "de-leading and recovery system" at the Fort Ord demolition project in Monterey, Calif. A self-contained system has been designed by Auburn Enterprises LLC, Lewiston, Maine,...

Mixed C&D markets pinched in Vegas. (Commodities).(Las Vegas, Nevada )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Recyclers of mixed C&D materials in the Las Vegas area are now under strict rules that severely limit the materials they can process. The stringent limits may force some recyclers out of business unless they revise their operating methods. ...

Franchise rights at issue in Florida. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... S&S National Waste in West Palm Beach, Fla., has reportedly sued the town of Timberlake Pines, Fla., because the town is enforcing its waste franchise agreement to include construction and demolition (C&D) materials. The agreement promises...

C&D recycler debuts web site, e-newsletter. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Recycling Today Media Group, Cleveland, is following up on the success of the Recycling Today e-newsletter and Web site with a Web site and e-newsletter for readers of sister publication C&D Recycler. C&D Recycler readers with Internet...

Cincy cleans up after implosion. (Industry News).
January 1, 2003... Downtown Cincinnati is now the site of a sizable demolition debris recycling project, after the successful implosion of the former Riverfront Stadium on Sunday. Dec. 29. The long-time home of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals was brought...

CMRA discusses New England laws. (CMRA News).(Construction Materials Recycling Association)
January 1, 2003... The New England Chapter of the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) discussed several topics at a November meeting in Hampton, N.H. Regulators from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont were part of a...

Doppstadt brand comes to U.S. (Equipment Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Doppstadt, a leading brand of environmental and recycling equipment in Europe, is now available to the U.S. market through its newly established DoppstadtUS office. As the exclusive North American distributor, DoppstadtUS offers the company's...

Eagle offers titanium alloy parts. (Equipment Report).(Eagle Crusher Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Eagle Crusher Co., Galion, Ohio, has introduced UltraChrome titanium-alloyed blow bars designed to fit the company's line of UltraMax impact crushers. The proprietary titanium-hybrid alloy used dramatically extends wear life, according to...

Exhibitors can still book for Hillhead. (Equipment Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Equipment makers hoping to reach the European secondary aggregates market can still book space at the International Quarrying and Recycling Show, also known as Hillhead 2003. The show takes place at Tarmac Central's HillheadQuany in...

Walker rare earth line garners interest. (Equipment Report).(Walker-National)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Walker-National, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, is reporting a great deal of interest in its new line of Rare Earth Magnetic Separators. "There's already a ripple of excitement running through the industry," says Brian Thwaites, vice...

U.S. equipment exports up. (Equipment Report).(construction equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment improved in the second quarter of 2002, though they trail 2001 figures. The numbers are in keeping with an expected overall decline in heavy equipment sales forecast by the Association of Equipment...

Vecoplan promotesHawn; adds Angel. (Equipment Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Vecoplan LLC, a maker of rotary grinding systems based in High Point, N.C., has appointed Chris Hawn as the national sales manager of its newly created Waste -- Post Consumer Division. Hawn, previously sales manager of Vecoplan's Industrial...

Mobile sorting unit receives patent. (Equipment Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A prototype wheel-mounted construction and demolition (C&D) debris sorting system is at work in the Chicago area. Bob Brickner of consulting firm Gershman, Brickner & Bratton Inc. (GBB), Fairfax, Va., and Steve Clements of Cornerstone...

Golden opportunity: Madison Materials, a new C&D recycler in Southern California, gives its sister hauling company, Ware Disposal, a business advantage. (Cover Story).
January 1, 2003... Ware Disposal is an established, independent hauling company based in Southern California's Orange County. The 35-year-old company has seen many changes in the hauling industry, especially the rise of recycling requirements in the state....

Music city showdown: Nashville project compares benefits of re-using segregated and salvaged materials. (Demolition Case Study).
January 1, 2003... When the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro Nashville) hired a consultant to lead the bidding process for a major construction and demolition project, it expressed a desire to make sure the project was in harmony...

Sifting through: think backwards--starting with the end products--when designing a screening system for mixed C&D materials. (Screening Focus).(recycling industry )
January 1, 2003... designing an effective mixed C&D debris processing system should start with market demand and work backward, determining the number and variety of screens needed to produce the desired product mix. Establishing acceptable cleanliness levels and...

Grinding out profits: a South Florida business looks to do large-scale wood recycling.
January 1, 2003... Operating a green (environmentally sound) business while staying in the black is the goal of most C&D recyclers. At least one green-waste recycling business started in South Florida in 2001 is already showing signs of success after just two...

On the spot: national recycling services delivers added processing power to high-volume scrap jobs, including at demolition sites. (Company Profile).
January 1, 2003... Sometimes, for scrap metal processors, when it rains it pours. Processors who have enough equipment on hand to bale their flow of scrap one month may find themselves short-handed the next month when one or two major projects come their way. ...

Grasan portable screening plant. (Product News).(Grasan Equipment Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The new Grasan 620HD-H road-portable screening plant can be used at concrete recycling locations. The plant: * Consists of a Deister 6-foot by 20-foot triple-deck horizontal screen with a three-shaft between-deck drive unit, plus a side...

Doppstadt Kombi "2 in 1". (Product News).(slow speed shredder/high speed grinder product )
January 1, 2003... Doppstadt's DZ750 Kombi "2 in 1" combines the power of a slow-speed shredder with the versatility of a high-speed grinder. * Powers through the most challenging C&D debris in a single pass, churning out wood fines suitable for mulch,...

Allied-Gator Multi-Tool. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The new MT Series Multi-Tool line from Allied Gator Inc. is designed to work with small excavators. The MT Series: * Provides power, versatility and durability * Is available in three sizes for 20,000- to 100,000-pound excavators an in...

Duratech roll-off tub grinder. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... DuraTech is billing the HD-9R as the "industry's first roll-off tub grinder" that can be loaded on a truck and transported to virtually any location. * Can be loaded onto a truck in less than two minutes. * On site, the grinder is off...

Morbark Wood Hog. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Morbark Model 3600 Wood Hog has been completely re-engineered to meet the needs for a compact, affordable mobile grinder. * The unit has been shortened by 11 feet, with its weight reduced by more than 13,000 pounds. * Designed for...

Eagle UltraMax(R) 1400-45. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... This portable high-volume primary/secondary impact crushing and recycling plant produces uniform cubical products at a lower cost per ton in heavy-duty applications. The plant features: * A three-bar rotor designed for optimum rotor...

Grasan concrete recycling plant. (Product News).(Grasan Equipment Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Grasan's KRH 1515 road-portable concrete recycling system features the computer controlled Hazemag "New Generation" APPH primary impact crusher to minimize wear time, optimizing wear parts. The plant includes: * A rotor built to withstand...

Bodine big bite grapple. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The All-Pro Big Bite series of extreme-duty grapples is manufactured for hydraulic excavators from 25,000 to 200,000 pounds. * Can be custom-made to fit most couplers and quick-connects. * Its more traditional cupped shape allows...

Gruendler portable horizontal grinder. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Gruendler's 2860 T-Rex is a fully-portable horizontal grinder designed to easily rip through wood waste. Features include: * A 28-inch diameter rotor powered by a standard 500-hp or optional 650-hp engine. * Consistent product sizing...

Komatsu excavators. (Product News).(Komatsu America Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Komatsu America Corporation has expanded its excavator line with the introduction of the PC138USLC-2 near-zero-tail-swing excavator. * Designed for work in confined areas. * Provides the power, performance and productivity of its...

Finlay 663 Supertrak. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Finlay offers an economical, self-contained mobile scalping, screening and stockpiling plant that provides efficient production in a compact machine for jobs ranging from small to medium volume or with cramped conditions. * Offers the same...

Flat highway ahead. (Back Page).
January 1, 2003... Highway spending is not likely to increase in 2003, according to a forecast from David Czechowski of the Portland Cement Association (PCA), Skokie, Ill. Czechowski gave his forecast to attendees of the C&D World conference in Fort Lauderdale,...

Handled with care. (Back Page).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), Dalton, Ga., the industry-led effort to reduce the flow of waste carpet to landfills in the U.S., has announced its first grant cycle. CARE will be accepting grant proposals for programs that provide...

Japan zeroes in on C&D materials. (Back Page).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The government of Japan--seeking to maximize landfill diversion in a nation short on landfill space--has targeted C&D materials as a recycling opportunity. Waste from construction sites accounts for about 20 percent of total commercial...