Tomra Finder Color targeted to metals sorting

The sorting technology provider says its latest Finder device can sort red metals, stainless steel and other mixed metals and alloys streams.

SMS in Illinois sells assets to equity investor

New York-based FalconPoint Capital now owns the mill services and shipbreaking assets of Scrap Metal Services, a metals recycling firm founded by the Gertler family.

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Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our September 2025 issue.

GK makes acquisition in Australia

The Illinois-based equipment producer has acquired SKALA Australasia, an equipment integrator focused on the recycling and mining industries.

Shredder fire called 3-alarm blaze in Florida

Local reports indicate two firefighters were injured while combatting the blaze at Liberty Recycling in Tampa, Florida.

Commerce Department expands scope of Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum

Lifters, material handlers and loading conveyors and shredder wear parts have been added to the products that will face levies when imported into the U.S.

Sicon EcoShred Wiretec designed to recover metal from ICW

The technology provider’s Wiretec system can separate nonferrous metal from wire coatings in shredded insulated copper wire streams and assist in zorba fines sorting.

Longtime Tennessee metals recycling site poised for redevelopment

The former owner of PSC Metals has agreed to sell a 45-acre parcel near downtown Nashville, Tennessee, for $245 million, according to a report.

Lewis Salvage acquires Rochester Iron & Metal

The Indiana-based company expands its processing capabilities with the acquired site’s auto shredder.

Lindemann proposes equipment service subscriptions

The metal recycling equipment provider says such arrangements allow the firm to focus on reducing the per ton operational costs of customers.

McKinsey sees recycling as an aluminum supply necessity

The consulting firm has calculated a possible 4-million-metric-ton-per-year supply deficit by 2035.