US Shredder Links with South American Ally

U.S. Shredder and Castings Group, Trussville, Ala., has announced it has partnered with Brazil-based SECTA International to serve the automobile and scrap shredder market in Brazil and other parts of South America.

In a news release, U.S. Shredder describes SECTA as “a well-established company that will assist U.S. Shredder with administrative support as well as complementing its already strong ties to the metals industry.”

“We are very excited about our relationship and future with SECTA,” says Bill Tigner, president of U.S. Shredder. “We have been providing wear parts and aftermarket services to shredders in South America for years. This will allow us to take the next step and provide new systems and engineering support at the local level. SECTA’s strong relationship with steelmakers and the metal industries will be a huge factor in expanding our presence in the region.”

The U.S. Shredder and Castings Group offers scrap shredders, control systems, downstream systems, scrap shears, balers, loggers and shredder castings as well as service and consulting to the worldwide scrap industry. More information on its alliance with SECTA in South America can be obtained by e-mailing leonardo.camargos@secta.com.