Streamlined recovery and reduced downtime: Conservit's gains from STEINERT technology
Modernizing Conservit's Metal Recycling Operations Boosts Success
A collaborative effort between Conservit Inc. and STEINERT has been instrumental in modernizing Conservit's metal recycling operations, driving the company's success. This partnership has enabled Conservit to transform from a smaller, outdated non-ferrous sorting plant into a modern, high-efficiency facility with superior metal recovery capabilities.
Vice President Sam Metzner, who oversaw the modernization project, commends STEINERT for the maintenance and operation of the technology. The plant, operational for some time now, runs as efficiently as it did on the first day.
The key contributions of this partnership are manifold. STEINERT's equipment delivers precision technology and operational excellence, as demonstrated by a benchmarking exercise where Conservit's system recovered 4-12% more metallics from auto shredder residue than a competitor with almost twice the number of sorting devices.
Beyond equipment supply, STEINERT provides quarterly assessments and continuous performance optimization, helping Conservit maintain and improve its system efficiency and reduce operational downtime. Effective and responsive communication has fostered a strong partnership, enabling Conservit to quickly address issues and continuously improve its operations.
The durability and long lifespan of STEINERT's systems have been key factors in Conservit's continued loyalty to the company. Over the years, Conservit has added more STEINERT machines to its plant due to the high performance and recovery rates achieved.
The technological upgrade has allowed Conservit to enhance sorting quality and expand its services, contributing to better resource conservation by keeping scarce metals in circulation. This has given Conservit significantly better access to the growing domestic market for high-quality mixed metal fractions.
In 2021, the non-ferrous metal plant at Conservit was expanded with state-of-the-art sorting technology. STEINERT won the contract for the modernization project based on a compelling package of cost, quality, and performance.
The collaboration with STEINERT has allowed Conservit to achieve higher sorting accuracy, increased profitability, and a strengthened market position in metal recycling. Communication with STEINERT is crucial for Conservit, as it provides answers when problems arise.
A collaboration between STEINERT, Conservit, and an operator of a shredder and sorting plant from another part of the country revealed that Conservit's system could recover 4-12% more metal fractions from end-of-life vehicles (ELV) than the customer with nearly twice as many sorting machines.
Conservit Inc., a recycling company based in Hagerstown, Maryland, has been operating in the American Mid-Atlantic region for over 50 years. The expansion aimed to process mixed metal fractions more precisely and market them better.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Conservit and STEINERT has been instrumental in Conservit's high performance and strong partnership. This partnership has been pivotal in modernizing Conservit's metal recycling operations and driving its success.
[1] Conservit Inc. and STEINERT Press Release, 2021 [2] Metzner, S., Personal Communication, 2022.
The collaboration between Conservit Inc. and STEINERT, as demonstrated in the modernization project, has significantly improved Conservit's metal recycling operations, contributing to a boost in the company's success. This partnership has facilitated the adoption of advanced technology from STEINERT, which offers precision and operational excellence in manufacturing, thereby enhancing the efficiency and profitability of the finance-supported industry.
The continuous support from STEINERT, including quarterly assessments and performance optimization, ensures that Conservit remains at the forefront of technology in the metal recycling industry, reducing operational downtime and maintaining high system efficiency. This strong partnership, combined with STEINERT's durable and long-lasting systems, has been key to Conservit's ongoing loyalty and expansion, integrating more of STEINERT's technology into its operations.
