WENDT CORPORATION Commissions Aluminum Shredding and Processing System at Novelis

WENDT CORPORATION has announced the successful commissioning of a state-of-the-art aluminum shredding and sorting system at Novelis’ Guthrie Recycling facility in Kentucky. Novelis is an aluminum recycling and rolling company.

According to WENDT’s press release, this project is a step forward in Novelis’ commitment to increasing the recycled content of its products and advancing sustainability in the aluminum industry.

The newly commissioned facility features a fully integrated, high-capacity system engineered and delivered, turnkey, by WENDT. At the heart of the system is WENDT’s M6090 Shredder. According to the company this system is designed for maximum throughput and efficiency, powered by an AC motor with variable frequency drive to optimize energy use and performance. The system also includes an infeed conveyor, the WENDT EZR Pre-Shredder, and a comprehensive downstream sorting system.

According to WENDT, the product is designed specifically for the aluminum sector, and the system can process a wide range of aluminum grades and product types, including baled and loose taint/tabor and used beverage cans (UBCs) among others. In the press release, WENDT adds that its shredding and sorting configuration allows Novelis to adapt to evolving feedstock streams while maintaining high recovery rates and product purity.

“We are proud to support Novelis in their vision to advance aluminum as the material of choice with circular solutions,” said Tom Wendt, President of WENDT CORPORATION. “This project is one of the most advanced and comprehensive aluminum processing systems we’ve delivered. It highlights the strength of our team and our ability to guide customers through the complexities of large-scale aluminum recycling projects, helping them achieve both their sustainability and operational goals.”

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