Steinert's renowned dependability and trustworthiness merge in the launch of Conservit
In the world of metals recycling, a long-standing collaboration between Conservit Inc. and STEINERT has proven to be a game-changer. This partnership, spanning over half a century for Conservit and rooted in STEINERT's family-owned origins dating back 135 years, has been instrumental in optimising resource recovery and purity.
Based in Maryland, Conservit Inc. is a seasoned metals recycling company that has benefited significantly from STEINERT's expertise. The partnership began with a single equipment purchase and has since evolved into a strategic alliance, featuring quarterly equipment assessments and ongoing operational support. This comprehensive partnership has played a pivotal role in transforming Conservit from a smaller, outdated plant into a modern, highly efficient nonferrous metals recycling operation.
The collaboration has revealed that the distant customer Conservit was discarding 4-12 percent metallics that could have been recovered, despite having nearly double the number of sorting devices as Conservit. However, STEINERT's technology has enabled superior recovery rates, as evidenced in benchmarking tests where Conservit's system recovered 4-12% more metallic material from auto shredder residue than other operators who used nearly twice as much equipment.
The ruggedness of STEINERT equipment, demonstrated by its long lifespans, has been a key factor in reducing downtime and financial losses at shredder yards and downstream sorting plants. This durability, combined with the attentive customer service, has kept Conservit loyal to STEINERT. Ross Meadema, a long-time STEINERT contact, praises Conservit's facility, maintenance, and staff as top-notch.
In 2021, Conservit added high-end sorting machines from STEINERT to refine mixed metals from its nonferrous plant. This investment has paid off, as the STEINERT device installed by Conservit has been running smoothly since it was installed. The relationship emphasises not only advanced technology but also strong communication and maintenance cooperation, which drives sustainable operational success.
Working with STEINERT has also provided Conservit greater access to the growing domestic market for high-grade mixed shredded metals. The distant customer's experience highlights the potential for improved recovery rates with better sorting equipment and practices. Conservit has continued to add more STEINERT machines over the years due to their performance and recovery rates.
In summary, STEINERT's long history of innovation and sensor-based technology, combined with its hands-on customer collaboration model, delivers superior metal recovery, process efficiency, and operational excellence. This holistic approach—encompassing system optimization, thorough maintenance, and responsive support—forms a key competitive advantage that benefits Conservit's efficiency and profitability over time.
- The technology provided by STEINERT has significantly improved the manufacturing processes of Conservit Inc., leading to higher recovery rates in the metal recycling industry.
- In the realm of finance, the partnership between Conservit and STEINERT has been profitable for Conservit, as the investment in STEINERT's equipment and technology has resulted in increased operational efficiency and profitability.
