Recycling Today articles from February 2002

Recycling Today archives from February 2002

Too big to comprehend. (Editor's Focus).(recycling industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The National Recycling Coalition, Alexandria, Va., and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put a great deal of thought and effort into a new 158-page report that attempts to find out just how large the recycling industry in the U.S....

Wire recycling gets global attention. (Scrap Industry News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Curtailing the improper management and disposal of plastic wastes was the topic of conversation for authorities from some 100 governments who met recently in Geneva, Switzerland. The delegates have adopted a set of technical guidelines "for...

Scrap company signs port deal. (Scrap Industry News).(Rensselaer Iron and Steel, Grimmel Industries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A Northeastern scrap recycling firm is poised to do more exporting for the next 12 months. Rensselaer Iron & Steel and Grimmel Industries of Maine, two companies operated by the same ownership group, signed a deal in late January with the...

Willamette agrees to Weyerhaeuser bid. (Scrap Industry News).(Willamette Industries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... After fending off a takeover for 14 months, the board of directors of Willamette Industries, Willamette, Ore., has tentatively agreed to a $6.1 billion acquisition by Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wash. The January agreement has Weyerhaeuser...

Conference looks at key recycling issues. (Municipal Recycling).(2002 Paper Recycling Conference & Trade Show)
February 1, 2002... The pros and cons of single-stream processing and the future role of scrap paper brokers are among issues to be explored at the 2002 Paper Recycling Conference & Trade Show, June 23-25 in New Orleans. Steve Ragiel, head of the...

Coors commits to aluminum. (Municipal Recycling).(Coors Brewing Co., Ball Corp. form joint venture)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Coors Brewing Co., Golden, Colo., is part of a joint venture with one of the nation's largest beverage container makers to make as many as 4.5 billion aluminum cans per year. The beer maker has announced a joint venture with Ball Corp.,...

Study supports deposit laws, reverse vending. (Municipal Recycling).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A study sponsored by a collection of environmental and industry organizations has identified procedures that can help capture more containers for recycling, taking a particularly close look at bottle bill states. "Understanding Beverage...

Low-wattage generation. (Ferrous).(scrap inventory)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Prices paid by mills for ferrous scrap remain depressed, as melting capacities at mills continue at a modest pace. Unfortunately for processors who would like to see prices rise and offer more of a cushion for a margin, supply is lagging at...

Nucor gets green light on Trico deal. (Ferrous).(Trico Steel Co. acquisition)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Delaware Bankruptcy Court has approved the purchase of the former Trico Steel Co. assets by Nucor Corp., Charlotte., N.C. The transaction is not yet final, and may not be until the third quarter of 2002, after further regulatory and tax...

U.S. Steel nearer to national purchase. (Ferrous).(National Steel)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... U.S. Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, has reached a tentative agreement with Japanese steel producer NKK to acquire the Japanese company's 53 percent interest in National Steel, Mishawaka, Ind. The agreement, signed in mid-January, grants U.S....

The materials chase. (Nonferrous).(of scrap)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Although the shipping and pricing of scrap has become global, the procurement of materials for some dealers remains intensely local. Nonferrous dealers in all regions are dealing with low consumer prices and the resulting thin margins. But...

Seeking strength. (Paper).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... The good news is that most paper stock grades have stabilized in price, with steady movement for most grades. The bad news is that there is no price strengthening in most grades, and the generation of material is down sharply from last year....

Bottle-to-bottle recycling planned in Japan. (Nonmetallics).(by Teijin Ltd.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Teijin Ltd., a producer of synthetic fibers based in Tokyo, has announced plans to produce materials for new PET bottles that will be made from used PET bottles. The company is billing it as the first such operation in the world. The new...

Tires used by asphalt contractor. (Nonmetallics).(Alon U.S.A., Wright Asphalt to build tire rubber modified asphalt plant)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Alon U.S.A. (formerly Fina Oil and Chemical), Dallas, and Wright Asphalt, Channelview, Texas, have announced plans to build a tire rubber modified asphalt plant in Big Spring, Texas. The plant will be built at the Alon refinery site....

Volvo acquires scat trak line. (Equipment Report).(Volvo Construction Equipment )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), Asheville, N.C., has acquired the rights to the Scat Trak skid steer loader line of equipment. Scat Trak loaders were formerly manufactured by the OmniQuip subsidiary of Textron Inc., Providence, R.I ...

Fuchs adds dealers. (Equipment Report).(Warrier Equipment and J.W. Burress Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Fuchs Loaders, Dallas, has named J.W. Burress Inc., Roanoke, Va., and Warrior Equipment, Montgomery, Ala., as dealers to carry the Fuchs line of scrap handlers. J.W. Burress will serve Virginia, North and South Carolina and eastern...

Putting the screws to company name. (Equipment Report).(Screw Conveyor Corp. changes name back to original)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Screw Conveyor Corp., Hammond, Ind., which changed its name in 1998 to SCC Industries, has decided to revert to its original name. The third generation, family-owned business was incorporated in 1932 as Screw Conveyor Corp. The name change in...

Colton equipment adds excel line. (Equipment Report).(new distributor for Excel Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Colton Equipment, West Linn, Ore., will now serve as a distributor for Excel Manufacturing, St. Charles, Minn. Colton has represented recycling equipment manufacturers for 20 years, selling equipment and installing it at material recovery...

Keeping the flame: aluminum scrap dealers and consumers keep their facilities charged up despite a tepid economy. (Cover Story).(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... If the adage "slow and steady wins the race" holds true, the aluminum scrap market will be a winner in 2002. Material is moving over the scales -- but slowly. The market will have some fluctuation -- but within a fairly narrow band. Demand is...

Exporting a problem: is the U.S. exporting an environmental problem when it ships electronics scrap overseas? (Electronics Recycling).
February 1, 2002... For many environmental advocates, the recycling "triad" has included reduce, reuse and recycle, in that order, as the hierarchy of waste management options. When considering electronics, environmentalists are particularly concerned with...

Getting the job done: several manufacturers provide insight on what qualities to look for when selecting a baler. (Baler Focus).
February 1, 2002... Veteran recyclers have learned many first-hand lessons on what to look for when buying a baler. Whether deciding between single-ram or two-ram or on make and model, many recyclers have formed their own opinions on which type of baler will suit...

Betting on change: the ISRI 2002 Annual Convention embraces change at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. (Convention Preview).(Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries)
February 1, 2002... While the state of commodity markets and the economy in general don't present scrap recyclers with much to get excited about, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI) hopes the possibility of adapting to and surviving a changing...

Moore & Associates. (People).(Ray Petermeyer joins company)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Moore & Associates has added Ray Petermeyer, based in Portland, Ore., to the company's consulting practice. With a background in paper recycling operations and management, he will focus on the company's consulting services on the West Coast....

In memoriam. (People).(Aurelio Herrera Figueroa)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2002... Aurelio Herrera Figueroa, owner of Mexico City's Recycle de Mexico and REPACSA, died in late December. Herrera, who was 47, spent his entire professional life in the secondary fiber recycling industry. He is survived by his wife Marilu,...

Olympic Mill Services. (People).(Time Kaufman president and CEO)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Tube City Inc., King of Prussia, Pa., has named Tim Kaufman as the president and chief operating officer of the company's Olympic Mill Services division. Kaufman has been with Tube City for eight years, having most recently been a manager...

Calendar.
February 1, 2002... Feb. 17.20 Southeast Recycling Conference and Trade Show, Orange Beach, Ala, Southeast Recycling Confer ence and Trade Show, (334) 277-7050 Feb. 1 7.20 2002 International Zinc Conference, Scottsdale, Ariz, American Zinc...

American pulverizer rotors. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * Heavy-duty scrap shredding rotors for all models * Suitable for shredders with mills ranging from 36 inches to 120 inches in diameter * Rotors can be either no-weld disc or cast steel spider types * Spider rotors available in...

Stellar industries xchange hooklifts. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * 9,000 and 13,000-pound capacities * Single pivot hydraulic hooklift loaders * Lowest weight to lifting capacity ratio * 20,000 pound capacity for chassis with cab to axle of 108" to 120" * Permanently lubricated brushings,...

FFC Inc., hopper broom. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * Three widths from 60" to 84" * Bucket capacity from 13.9 to 19.8 cubic feet * Direct drive motor * 26-inch long bristles * Replaceable bolt-on bucket edge * Bi-directional movement * For skid steers, tractor...

Wayne engineering rear loaders. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * 10-second packing cycles * Lower hopper loading heights reduce operator fatigue * Six to eight-yard units * High-strength curved shell body for solid compaction * Full-eject discharge standard * Container handling...

John Deere 644H waste hauler. (Products).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * Engine, cooling system protected from debris * Buckets from 5 to 7 cubic yards * 40-degree turn tipping load up to 27,688 pounds * Dump heights from 11', 11" * Optional swing-out cooling fan. Visit www.johndeere.com or...