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            <title><![CDATA[Greyparrot uses AI to track overall equipment effectiveness at recycling facilities]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/45001/greyparrot-uses-ai-to-track-overall-equipment-effectiveness-at-recycling-facilities</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:07:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Greyparrot has introduced a new OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) dashboard, patent pending, designed for materials recovery facilities (MRFs) and plastics recovery facilities (PRFs). Available initially to select Greyparrot Analyzer users who have site-wide installation of the AI-camera system, the OEE dashboard is a step-change in how operators track Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
Why do recovery facilities need to track equipment effectiveness?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lindner launches a new lighter-duty Urraco shredder model with flexible components]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44988/lindner-launches-a-new-lighter-duty-urraco-shredder-model-with-flexible-components</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:22:57 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lindner has added another mobile twin-shaft shredder to its portfolio: the Urraco ECO, an entry-level model in the premium segment focused on waste wood and green waste.&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Machinex's AI platform reshapes what recycling equipment can see and do]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44944/machinexs-ai-platform-reshapes-what-recycling-equipment-can-see-and-do</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Machinex's MIND platform &mdash; made up of AI-enabled technologies including SamurAI, MIND Vision, Hyspec MIND, and MIND Airpulse &mdash; builds on the company's experience in cameras, optical sorting, robotics, data collection, and analytics. These technologies already allowed equipment to detect material, automate sorting tasks, and generate information about what was moving through a recycling facility. Artificial intelligence has added another layer to those capabilities.
One of Machinex's early applications of AI was in robotic sorting. AI-powered vision identified targeted material and directed its SamurAI sorting robot to pick it from the belt. Machinex later extended those capabilities to MIND Vision, using AI to identify material without physically sorting it and to collect data about the material as it moves through the facility.
Using computer vision and machine learning, AI can recognize and classify objects based on visual characteristics, allowing equipment to distinguish between materials that conventional detection technologies may see as the same. That intelligence has since been integrated with other sorting technologies. Hyspec MIND combines AI-driven vision with optical sorting, while MIND Airpulse uses AI recognition to identify targeted material before compressed air ejects it from the stream.
Each step expanded both what the equipment could recognize and the technology's learning curve. What began with AI informing individual sorting decisions has evolved into a broader opportunity to use data gathered by individual machines to improve material identification, understand system performance, and eventually allow equipment to respond to changing conditions elsewhere in the sorting process.
MIND brings that progression together, connecting AI-driven recognition and the data it generates with the sorting equipment designed to act on it. For Machinex, developing those capabilities alongside its equipment also gives the company greater flexibility over how that intelligence can be applied across the sorting system.
Building AI in-house
Machinex began its AI development with an internal team of experts. As applications expanded and customers began seeing value in the technology, the company created a dedicated division around MIND.
Developing those capabilities internally was a deliberate choice. Beyond giving Machinex control over its AI development, it gives the company ownership of the information those systems generate.
"We've always been a big proponent of building our own machines and having control over our destiny," says S&eacute;bastien Roy, Director of Sales Engineering at Machinex.
For Chris Hawn, CEO of Machinex Technologies, the opportunity lies in owning the available data so that it can be leveraged for purposes beyond just a spreadsheet.
That ownership is important because Machinex ultimately wants the information collected by one machine to inform how other equipment operates within a system. Instead of treating AI as a separate layer, the objective is to integrate it with the sorting equipment Machinex already designs. Bringing those capabilities together allows Machinex to look beyond individual AI-enabled machines toward how information could eventually influence the broader sorting system.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A deep dive into alligator shears]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44946/a-deep-dive-into-alligator-shears</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:44:30 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Walk through a hundred metal recycling yards, and you'll find an alligator shear in nearly all of them.
"I wouldn't necessarily call it the Swiss Army knife of a recycling yard, but I would definitely call it the toothbrush because there are very few recycling yards where you would not find an alligator shear," says Sean Abenstein, Chief Commercial Officer at Gensco Equipment. "Everybody's got one, and everybody needs to use one."
An alligator shear serves two core purposes in a recycling operation. The first is size reduction: cutting large pieces of scrap down into more manageable and salable sizes. The second is separating different metals that are physically joined together, so each can be sorted and sold as its own grade or type of scrap.
Alligator shears have been a fixture in metal recycling since before most of today's operators were born. Abenstein traces the equipment to the pre-1900s, but it is more commonly seen in the years following World War I, when mechanically operated cast-steel shears powered by large flywheels ran continuously. These machines were designed to cut ferrous and some non-ferrous metal through a cutting head, again and again, all day long.
Modern shears look different from those early flywheel machines, but the core job hasn't changed. Today's shears are typically electric-over-hydraulic: an electric motor powers the system, but the cutting stroke is performed by a hydraulic cylinder. That combination gives the shear strength while keeping its motion slow and controlled.
Shears vs. torches and saws
Asked why an alligator shear is often preferred over torch cutting or saw cutting, Abenstein points to the machine's design. Because the shear is hydraulically driven, it moves slowly but with enormous force.
Torch cutting comes with ongoing costs &mdash; replacing tips, consuming gas &mdash; and is best suited to ferrous material like structural beams or end-of-life machinery and equipment. Saw cutting comes with a cost as well: blades wear down and need frequent replacement. Abenstein points out that both are also more dangerous and create sparks, posing a fire risk.
Alligator shears, by contrast, are relatively low-maintenance and don't burn through consumables at the same rate, making them the more economical choice for high-volume, repetitive cutting work, says Abenstein.
Blades, bolts, and oil
Although alligator shears are known for requiring relatively little upkeep, they're not maintenance-free. Abenstein walks through the main service points, a short list compared to more complex processing equipment:

Blades are the primary wear item, replaced when they crack, break, or simply stop cutting effectively as they dull.
Bolts are typically swapped out at the same time as blades, since worn or chipped bolts become unusable or stretched.
Hydraulic oil needs changing annually.
Filters are usually changed once or twice a year.
Lubrication of moving joints keeps the mechanism operating smoothly.
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            <title><![CDATA[What defines the next generation of material handlers?]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44945/what-defines-the-next-generation-of-material-handlers</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:07:02 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[At scrap recycling yards, the material handler has a deceptively simple and instrumental job: pick up material, move it, put it down, and repeat that cycle hundreds of times per shift. But getting more productivity from that cycle relies on considerably more sophisticated tools and methods.
Reach, lifting capacity, and hydraulic performance remain critical specifications in material handlers, but manufacturers are increasingly looking beyond the traditional measures of material handler performance. Operator-assistance systems have the potential to reduce unnecessary movements. Electric drives are changing the energy and maintenance equation. Cameras and detection systems are improving visibility and safety around the machine. Energy recovery systems are reducing fuel consumption. Even parts availability and dealer service are a critical part of the discussion around machine productivity.
Recent developments from Caterpillar, Liebherr, SENNEBOGEN, and Brandt illustrate how differently manufacturers are approaching the same fundamental challenge: how can recyclers move more material while reducing the time, energy, operator effort, and downtime required to do it?
The result is a new generation of material handling equipment where productivity is increasingly about much more than tons per hour.
Make every movement count
Caterpillar's new MH3032 material handler provides one example of how technology is changing the repetitive work at the heart of recycling operations.
The 30-tonne machine fills the gap between the MH3026 and MH3040 material handlers and brings the company's Next Generation architecture into this size class. According to Caterpillar, the guiding principle behind the machine is straightforward: move and sort waste, scrap, or recyclables in as little time as possible, with as few movements and as little fuel as possible, without sacrificing safety or operator comfort.
The MH3032 has nearly 15 metres of reach and is available with drop-nose and straight-stick configurations. A standard 1-cubic-metre Cat orange-peel grapple targets typical scrap applications, and an optional 20-kW generator enables the machine to operate a magnet.
More telling about where material handler design is heading, however, is the technology in the machine.
Cat Payload provides operators with information about how much material is being lifted in each load and allows them to continuously monitor tonnage output. Instead of simply knowing that material is moving, operators can see how productive those movements are.
Cat 2D E-fence establishes a predefined working area for the boom, including keeping it away from the elevated cab. Swing Assist can automatically stop swing motion at an operator-defined preset point.
In an application where a machine may swing between the same two points&nbsp;hundreds of times per shift, eliminating even small amounts of unnecessary movement can matter.
Caterpillar says technologies such as these can reduce operator fatigue associated with repetitive tasks, while optimized movements can generate incremental improvements in time and fuel consumption.
This is an important distinction in the discussion around automation. A material handler doesn't necessarily need to operate autonomously to benefit from automation. Automating or assisting individual repetitive functions can allow the operator to concentrate on positioning the machine, managing the material, and maintaining production.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI-based object identifier from STEINERT closes the loop in aluminum sorting]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44928/ai-based-object-identifier-from-steinert-closes-the-loop-in-aluminum-sorting</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:50:20 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As demand for high-grade recycled aluminum continued to grow, STEINERT is advancing its sorting systems on two fronts. Closing the aluminum loop requires both high throughput and metal-ready quality. A new laser grid for the STEINERT PLASMAX | LIBS enables the processing of grain sizes down to 15 millimetres. The other innovation is enhanced cast and wrought separation on the STEINERT KSS | XT L, supported by the AI-based Intelligent Object.Identifier (IOI).&nbsp;
The STEINERT PLASMAX now offers finer material and higher throughput&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[M&J Recycling’s redesigned P2000e pre-shredder can process 70 tph]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44924/mandj-recyclings-redesigned-p2000e-pre-shredder-can-process-70-tph</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:43:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After more than 25 years of successfully helping waste operators process municipal solid waste with reliable performance and high throughput, M&amp;J Recycling has redesigned the P2000e, with eDrive technology at its core.&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New heavy-duty shear/baler/logger from Sierra International expands high-throughput production for scrap yards]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44917/new-heavy-duty-shearbalerlogger-from-sierra-international-expands-high-throughput-production-for-scrap-yards</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:44:06 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sierra International Machinery has expanded its line of heavy-duty metal recycling machines with the new T800RB-HD Wide Box Shear/Baler/Car Logger.&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sesotec closes the gap in optical sorting for black plastics]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44846/sesotec-closes-the-gap-in-optical-sorting-for-black-plastics</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:02:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sesotec has begun testing its VARISORT+ CARBON BLACK sorting system on real-world waste streams.&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preventive maintenance pays off in shredder operations]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44783/preventive-maintenance-pays-off-in-shredder-operations</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In shredder operations, downtime is expensive. Every hour a shredder is offline can mean lost production, backed-up material, labour inefficiencies, and increased fire risk from growing scrap piles.
But according to operators at some of North America's largest shredding facilities, the cost of avoiding planned downtime is often far greater.
During a session at the ReMA 2026 Convention &amp; Exposition, Randy Brace, president of Riverside Engineering, spoke with operators about the difference between reactive and preventive maintenance (PM) cultures in shredder operations.
Many larger shredding operations are relying on structured PM schedules, predictive monitoring, detailed maintenance planning, and disciplined shutdown routines to keep equipment running reliably and avoid costly interruptions.
For operators, the shift begins with recognizing that keeping a shredder running is not the same thing as keeping an operation productive.
Shifting from reactive to preventive maintenance
Many facilities continue to prioritize production over scheduled maintenance, operating with a reactive maintenance mindset: run the shredder as long as possible and repair failures when they happen.
Kevin Gershowitz, president of Gershow Recycling, says one of the biggest challenges in recycling is creating a culture where preventive maintenance is valued as much as production.
"I think one important factor, from a management point of view, is to have the discipline to value PM over running. So many times you see ownership or executive managers who think we got to run, we got to run, we got to run," says Gershowitz.
That pressure can create a domino effect. Small maintenance issues are deferred, inspections are rushed, and crews focus on temporary fixes to keep production moving. Eventually, those smaller problems can escalate into major failures requiring far longer shutdowns.
To avoid that cycle, Gershow Recycling schedules a dedicated PM shutdown every Wednesday, using an 8- to 10-hour maintenance window to complete repairs and inspections. Larger maintenance projects are scheduled for weekends.
Instead of treating downtime as lost production, operators need to view it as an investment in reliability. Strategically planned downtime often enables greater long-term uptime.
Preventive maintenance as an operational system
Effective PM programs should rely on communication systems, documentation, inspections, and planning routines to keep facilities operational.
At Gershow Recycling, operators log downtime incidents directly into the shredder operating software and also maintain&nbsp;handwritten day sheets that crews review daily.
Tony Cuevas, manager of SA Recycling's Terminal Island shredder operation, described a similar approach. Supervisors generate turnover reports at the end of each shift, documenting tons per hour, downtime events, and maintenance concerns. The reports are shared across departments, allowing operators, electricians, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to identify emerging issues before the next shift begins.
According to Cuevas, this communication between operators, electricians, supervisors, and maintenance crews is critical to an effective PM program at their facility. Consistent inspection routines create accountability across shifts and help ensure maintenance concerns are documented, repairs are verified, and equipment is ready to return to service.
Documentation alone, though, is not enough. Facilities also need a process for reviewing maintenance observations, prioritizing repairs, and incorporating those issues into future maintenance work. Brian Sackett of Riverside Engineering notes that identifying problems during daily operations is only the first step. The real value comes from turning those observations into planned maintenance work.
Planning downtime to reduce downtime
Minimizing downtime starts long before equipment is taken offline. For larger maintenance projects and shutdowns, preparation often begins weeks or even months in advance. Labour, spare parts, crane schedules, contractor availability, and production schedules all need to be coordinated before the first bolt is removed.
The goal is not simply to complete repairs quickly. It is to eliminate as many unknowns as possible before the shutdown begins.
At SA Recycling, major projects are planned using detailed charts that assign responsibilities, establish timelines, and identify critical tasks. Parts are inspected, test-fitted when necessary, and staged in advance.
"If you're on the clock and you're over here trying to sand and fit bearings, and if you need to send them to the machine shop, you just lost a day," says Cuevas.
Preparation also includes inspecting and cleaning equipment before a shutdown begins. Sackett says that maintenance projects can expand when crews discover additional damage after equipment has already been disassembled. Thorough inspections conducted during the planning stage can help identify worn components, damaged structures, or additional repair requirements, reducing the risk of costly schedule extensions.
Gershow Recycling recently replaced an entry conveyor system in less than a week by fabricating rebar assemblies in advance instead of during the shutdown itself.
Motor replacement is another example. SA Recycling completed a 9,000-hp motor replacement in a single day using a fully prepared spare motor. Gershow Recycling maintains the spare equipment, lifting resources, and contractor relationships needed to swap motors overnight rather than losing days to an unplanned failure.
In many cases, the difference between a one-day repair and a week-long outage comes down to what happens before the shutdown begins. The more planning, inspection, and preparation completed in advance, the less time crews spend troubleshooting once the equipment is offline.]]></description>
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