Conservit, with Steiner's distinct reputation for dependability, promises trustworthiness in its offerings
In the heart of Hagerstown, Maryland, Conservit Inc., a stalwart of the metals recycling industry for over half a century, has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks in large part to its long-term partnership with STEINERT.
Initially, Conservit upgraded its nonferrous recovery plant with a system provided by STEINERT. The choice was driven by the cost-effectiveness, performance, and quality of STEINERT's equipment. Since then, the STEINERT machines have been running as efficiently as when they were first installed, with minimal downtime and long operational life.
Sam Metzner, Vice President of Nonferrous Operations at Conservit, highlights the equipment's robustness as a key reason for their ongoing loyalty to STEINERT. The attentive and uncommon level of customer service provided by STEINERT is another factor that Conservit values.
STEINERT conducts regular quarterly assessments to optimise performance and identify improvements, supporting Conservit's operational excellence and contributing to the facility's evolution from a smaller, outdated plant into a modern, efficient nonferrous sorting operation.
Benchmarking exercises have shown Conservit's sorting systems can recover 4-12% more metal that other operators might discard, demonstrating superior recovery capabilities. This superior performance is particularly evident in the 2021 expansion, where Conservit added high-end sorting machines from STEINERT to refine mixed metals, enabling better access to the domestic market for high-grade shredded metals.
The lifespans of the early STEINERT machines Conservit acquired have yet to be surpassed, according to Metzner. Conservit has continued to add more STEINERT machines to its facilities based on their performance and recovery rates.
Ross Meadema, another industry insider, praises Conservit for its excellent stewardship of its sorting devices. The expanded sorting plant setup with STEINERT has given Conservit Inc. greater access to the growing domestic market for high-grade mixed shredded metals.
In summary, STEINERT machines have been integral to Conservit's evolution, providing dependable, high-performance sorting technology, supported by ongoing service and collaboration, ultimately driving significant improvements in efficiency and recovery at the Hagerstown facility. The communication between Conservit and STEINERT has been beneficial, with Conservit concluding that they have a lot of trust in STEINERT and Ross, and feel valued as a customer.
In this transformation of Conservit Inc., the metals recycling industry stalwart in Hagerstown, Maryland, the integration of technology, particularly STEINERT's machines, has played a pivotal role in enhancing finance and performance. Ongoing loyalty to STEINERT is evident due to the robustness of their equipment, exceptional customer service, and the significant improvements in recovery rates - even reaching up to 12% more metal compared to others in the industry.
