Metech International, a recycler of electronic scrap, has opened a new processing line at its Worcester, Mass., facility. The new line, which cost more than $1.25 million, has been designed to shred and process e-scrap into metal and non-metallic components.
"The installation of this processing line reinforces our commitment to the responsible handling of electronic materials," said Sam Advani, president of Metech. "It destroys computers, hard drives, and telephone systems, reducing them to shreds in a matter of minutes. This line supports our guarantee to customers of environmentally correct and secure product destruction, and the efficient and economical recovery of the contained materials."
In addition to the installation of this processing line, Metech recently renewed its ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and International Association of Electronics Recyclers Certified Electronics Recycler certifications at its Worcester, Massachusetts and Gilroy, California facilities. Its Penang, Malaysia facility is also ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certified.
In addition to its Massachusetts location Metech has additional facilities in Gilroy, Calif., and Penang,
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