Enhanced recuperation and reduced interruptions: Conservit gains advantages with STEINERT technology
In the heart of Hagerstown, Maryland, Conservit Inc., a recycling company with over half a century of operations in the American Mid-Atlantic region, has transformed its non-ferrous metal recovery facility, thanks to a long-standing partnership with STEINERT.
This strategic alliance, spanning more than five decades, encompasses not just equipment supply but also ongoing operational support. STEINERT conducts quarterly assessments to optimise equipment performance and identify improvements [1][2].
The collaboration has proven fruitful, with Conservit's non-ferrous sorting plant, initially upgraded with STEINERT's non-ferrous recovery technology, continuing to operate effectively with minimal downtime. The durability and longevity of the systems, coupled with exceptional customer service, are key factors in Conservit's loyalty to STEINERT [2].
Vice President Sam Metzner, in modernising the aging non-ferrous metal recovery facility at Conservit, aimed to process mixed metal fractions more precisely and market them better. In 2021, Conservit expanded its operations with state-of-the-art sorting technology, further refining its mixed metals [2].
Benchmarking exercises have shown superior recovery capabilities in Conservit's sorting operations, with STEINERT's equipment extracting 4-12% metallics from auto shredder residue that other operators discarded. This highlights Conservit's operational excellence and the precise engineering of STEINERT's systems [1].
Ross Meadema, STEINERT's long-time contact for Metzner and Conservit, commends the company for its role in maintaining and operating the technology, stating it is "top-notch." Metzner himself is satisfied with STEINERT and expresses trust in the company, stating that Conservit feels valued as a customer [1][2].
The robustness of STEINERT systems helps to significantly reduce downtime in shredder plants and downstream sorting operations. Communication with STEINERT is crucial for Conservit, as it provides answers when problems arise and helps maintain high performance [1].
In conclusion, Conservit's facility in Hagerstown demonstrates effective integration of STEINERT's technology with excellent operational management, yielding high-quality metal recovery and sustained operational success [1][2]. This partnership has enabled Conservit to evolve from a smaller, outdated non-ferrous processing facility to a modern and successful metal recycler, giving it better access to the growing domestic market for high-grade shredded metals.
- The long-standing partnership between Conservit Inc. and STEINERT has expanded beyond equipment supply, also including operational support in the finance, technology, and industry sectors, as shown by the quarterly assessments conducted to optimize equipment performance and identify improvements.
- In Modernizing Conservit's aging non-ferrous metal recovery facility, Vice President Sam Metzner leveraged technology from STEINERT to refine mixed metal operations, leading to superior recovery capabilities, evolving Conservit from a smaller metal processing facility to a modern and successful metal recycler in the industry, gaining better access to the growing domestic market for high-grade shredded metals in finance.
