This Issue in Scrap

July/August 2010
Equipment & Operations Issue

Under the Big Top
Covering or enclosing an automobile shredder is no easy task, but more recyclers are doing it to address stormwater concerns, reduce external noise, enhance safety, and create a better working climate for their employees.
By Theodore Fischer

The Rationale for Renting
Renting equipment gives scrap recyclers an alternative to buying, whether they can't afford to buy now, want to try out a specific product, or simply need a machine for a short-term project.
By Theodore Fischer

Plastic Dreams
Envision Plastics already is a technological leader in HDPE recycling, but it has ambitions to recycle other resins and make molded products as well.
By Kent Kiser

Equipment Focus: Scrapyard Software
Yard management software programs continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of scrap processors, especially their latest challenge—to comply with materials theft laws.
By Chelan David

Safety Series: Safely Managing a Truck Fleet
Fleet safety requires a multifaceted approach that begins with management commitment and includes effective driver hiring practices, ongoing training, thorough oversight, frequent communication, and more.
By Diana Mota

Report: BIR Istanbul—A Market Divided
Scrap traders expressed both hope and trepidation in their international market reports at BIR's spring convention, with recent market gains seeming vulnerable going forward.
By Robert J. Garino and Kent Kiser

ISRI 2010 Convention & Exposition Highlights
Recession? What recession? Despite ongoing worries about the U.S. and global economies, ISRI's 2010 convention in San Diego enjoyed the second-highest attendance in the association's history. Here's a wrap-up of the event's highlights.