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TECHNOLOGY EXPERT
The technological renewal of
Schuster Metall-Recycling
duction capacity of about 20 tonnes per hour.
Outgoing metals are sold in Austria, Germany
and Italy.’
Why did you buy panizzolo
haMMeR MillS?
‘I wanted to introduce new technologies into
the company that would allow us to process
mixed metal, a type of scrap that is increasing-
ly found in Austria and throughout Europe in
general. I came across the Panizzolo recycling
plants, finding the treatment cycle and opera-
tion of the hammer mills very interesting. I
checked out other companies but in the end I
realised the technologies offered by Panizzolo
were the solution that best suited my produc-
tion and quality needs.
Karim Bekkous, my sales representative in
Panizzolo, was able to follow me with profes-
sionalism and competence. The meetings were
limited due to the pandemic but any doubts or
questions I asked were always followed with a
prompt and comprehensive answer. Likewise,
during the assembly and training phase, I was
pleasantly impressed by the seriousness and
professionalism of the Panizzolo technicians.
I had the opportunity to see the Panizzolo
plants in action during my visit to a German
company to see the quality of the machinery
and I compared myself to the experiences of
the end users. However, what most convinced
me was that, compared to other models on the
market, the Mega 1100 and Flex 500 Mobile
hammer mills balanced production performance
with low energy costs. That quality, added to
the compact dimensions of both machines, is
indispensable for my business objectives.
Focusing on the treatment of post-consumer
cans and mixed metals, I preferred distinct
treatment lines. In this way I can work on two
fronts simultaneously, keeping the outputs
separate and maximising the value of the met-
als at the time of sale. The interchangeable
cradle system remains a decisive aspect as it
allows me to optimise the hours dedicated to
maintenance.’
hoW haS covid affected youR
pRoduction?
‘Even during the health emergency we never
stopped working, thanks to both the availabili-
ty of the type of scrap and the reserves of
material in our possession. Both plants were
bought in 2020, in the midst of the Covid pan-
demic. However, unlike other companies, we
did not let the situation intimidate us and we
thought about the business opportunities that
would be created in the near future.’
What do you think about
changing pRiceS?
‘During December last year, prices began to
rise exponentially and materials were very
expensive. At the moment this is not a prob-
lem but, if prices were to fall in the coming
months, there would obviously be a large
amount of money lost for recyclers and scrap
traders.’
What aRe youR thoughtS foR the
futuRe?
‘We are expecting that in the coming months
we will be able to produce up to 25 tonnes per
hour of treated mixed metal with the Mega
1100. Considering it is easy to find these scrap
both in Austria and throughout Europe, we are
currently focused on maximising productive
and profitable performance. However, we con-
stantly monitor market trends and, thanks to
the interchangeable cradle in the Panizzolo
mills, we are ready to change the direction of
treatment if needed.
The aspect that remains fundamental is that
here in Austria, as in other European countries,
our sector is increasingly moving towards the
use of technologies that allow a higher quality
treatment of metal scrap.’
Scrap waiting to be pro-
cessed.
Panizzolo’s Mega 1100 helps to boost business at Schuster.
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