end-of-life vehicle recycling News
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Three days in the world of automobile recycling
On March 18, the International Automobile Recycling Congress IARC 2016 in Berlin, Germany, came to an end. More than 220 representatives of the global automotive recycling sector had come together to discuss current political conditions and the latest trends in recycling technology. The IARC 2016 congress team had prepared almost 30 presentations and a panel discussion for the participants. In ...
By ICM AG
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Lack of end-of-life vehicles: Experts present possible solutions at IARC 2017
The biggest problem facing end-of-life vehicle recycling for years continues unchanged, as recognised end-of-life vehicle dismantling companies are still suffering from illegal and uncontrolled management of hazardous components within OECD, illegal and uncontrolled dismantling of spare parts for reuse (including safety relevant components) and the illegal export of used vehicles. However, there ...
By ICM AG
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Electronics & Cars Recycling
November 15 – 18, 2016, Macau, China Conference, exhibition and plant tours organized by World Recycling Forum ICM AG has distributed the program for its Electronics & Cars Recycling conference, taking place from November 15 – 18, 2016 at the Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel. During the conference, over 200 leading recycling experts from around the world – including ...
By ICM AG
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Axion Consulting’s innovative projects attract top students
Innovative research projects using novel and emerging technologies are attracting more talented students to careers in the recycling and resource recovery sectors, according to Axion Consulting. The Manchester-based Circular Economy specialist takes on up to six placement students annually. After their summer or one-year industry placements, many graduates subsequently secure permanent ...
By Axion Group
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13th International Automobile Recycling Congress IARC 2013
Over the years, the International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC) organized by Swiss company ICM AG has become the international platform for discussions of the latest developments and challenges relating to end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling. The latest of these events drew an attendance of 220 delegates from 27 countries as well as 29 exhibitors, including equipment manufacturers and ...
By ICM AG
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Automobile recycling industry calls for tackling of illegal activities
The recycling of end-of-life vehicles in Europe has taken great steps forward in recent years. However, there are still a number of challenges that need to be faced going into the future. These include in particular the illegal treatment and exporting of end-of-life vehicles, stated Artemis Hatzi-Hull, who works on waste management at the Directorate General for the Environment in the European ...
By ICM AG
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Peugeot vows to replace plastic polymers in vehicles
PSA-Peugeot Citroen has pledged to replace up to a third of the plastic polymers in its cars with recyclable materials by 2015. Currently around 20% of the weight of Peugeot vehicles are made of non-recyclable plastic polymers, including spoilers, supports, parcel shelves and seating. The company aims to replace a third of these with natural fibres such as flax and hemp, bioplastics and plastic ...
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Environment: European Commission asks Court to fine Greece for inadequate management of hazardous waste
The European Commission is referring Greece back to the European Court of Justice for poor treatment of hazardous waste. Five years after the first ruling, Greece is still failing to comply with EU standards. The Commission is therefore asking the Court to impose fines, proposing a lump sum of EUR 14 904 736 and a daily penalty payment of EUR 72 864 until the obligations are fulfilled. Hazardous ...
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ARA Product Services and Alteso Group Enter into an Agreement to Provide Solution to Product Inventory Needs
Today, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) officially announced that its subsidiary, ARA Product Services LLC has reached an agreement with Alteso Group of Companies (Langhorne, PA) to provide ARA members and ARA affiliated state organization members a robust online auction platform for the efficient procurement of motor vehicles. ARA has seized this opportunity to ultimately increase ...
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International Automobile Recycling Congress IARC 2017:New trends in automobile recycling
Again this year, leading representatives of the international automobile recycling industry came together in Berlin for the 17th International Automobile Recycling Congress IARC 2017. From March 22 to 24, around 200 attendees and 20 exhibitors from 22 different countries assembled in the German capital for this key event. The congress again had a wide-ranging programme in store for its visitors ...
By ICM AG
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Automobile recyclers present new processes and solutions
Europe’s automobile recycling industry is confident of being able to meet the new requirements of the EU End-of-Life Vehicle Directive. Although the recycling rate of 95 per cent in force since the beginning of the year is challenging, with the right processes and sufficient political will, it is achievable. This fact became increasingly clear in the course of some 30 lectures given last ...
By ICM AG
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Automobile recyclers present new processes and solutions
Europe’s automobile recycling industry is confident of being able to meet the new requirements of the EU End-of-Life Vehicle Directive. Although the recycling rate of 95 per cent in force since the beginning of the year is challenging, with the right processes and sufficient political will, it is achievable. This fact became increasingly clear in the course of some 30 lectures given last ...
By ICM AG
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Axion urges Government Circular Economy policy to support UK manufacturers
Sustainability and circular economy principles should be at the heart of Government policy to encourage UK manufacturers to incorporate more recycled content in new goods, conserve raw material resources and promote locally-made goods. That’s the view of Keith Freegard, Director of Axion Polymers speaking at the first-ever Made in Britain (MiB) workshop focused on marketing in the ...
By Axion Group
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European Presidential candidate officially opens Axion Polymers’ SWAPP ELV laboratory
New laboratory testing facilities at Axion Polymers’ Manchester-based end-of-life (ELV) vehicle recycling facility have been officially opened by the Liberal candidate for European Commission President and former Prime Minister of Belgium Guy Verhofstadt MEP. Mr Verhofstadt praised Axion’s progress at its advanced multi-million pound Shredder Waste Advanced Processing Plant (SWAPP), ...
By Axion Group
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Technical expertise drives expansion for Axion Polymers
Axion Polymers’ technical capability in creating tailor-made recycled polymer grades for customers’ product applications is driving expansion for the Manchester-based plastics recycler. Demand is rising, particularly from the construction, drainage, water and horticultural sectors, for sustainably-sourced and competitively-priced high-grade polymers that can be formulated to match ...
By Axion Group
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Motor sector collaboration will drive growth, says recycler
Greater collaboration between motor vehicle manufacturers and end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recyclers is essential to maximising future opportunities for technology, jobs and sustainability in both sectors, claims a leading UK-based plastics recycler. Welcoming the European ELV Directive’s 2015 target to recycle or recover 95% of the weight of end of life vehicles, Keith Freegard ...
By Axion Group
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Recycling attracts apprentices, MP told on ELV recycling plant tour
The waste management and recycling sector is attracting more apprentices seeking practical experience for a skilled career versus academic studies, Kate Green MP for Stretford and Urmston learned during a tour of a Manchester-based end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling plant. In recent months, Axion Polymers has taken on three apprentices, including one long-term unemployed and two who wanted to ...
By Axion Group
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Custom recycled polymer blends are new focus for Axion Polymers
Plastics recycler Axion Polymers has recruited a dedicated polymer technologist to its technical sales team with a specific focus on expanding its range of Axpoly and Axplas high-grade 100% recycled polymers for new markets and specific end user requirements. Shaun Phizacklea, a Manchester University chemistry graduate with extensive experience in rigid plastic recycling, joins Commercial ...
By Axion Group
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Government urged to take action on scrap vehicle controls
Calls for tighter controls on the treatment of scrap vehicles are being backed by MEP Chris Davies following his recent visit to Axion Polymers’ end-of-life (ELV) vehicle recycling facility in Trafford Park, Manchester. He was invited to tour Axion’s Shredder Waste Advanced Processing Plant (SWAPP) by CarTakeBack.com Ltd, the UK's largest scrap car recycling network, which has ...
By Axion Group
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Invitation to press conference - 16th International Automobile Recycling Congress IARC 2016
Just a few short weeks away, from March 16 to 18, 2016, international representatives of the automotive recycling industry will be coming together in Berlin for the IARC, the International Automobile Recycling Congress 2016. Leading experts from the worlds of business, science and politics will again be discussing the latest trends, challenges and market opportunities in numerous talks and panel ...
By ICM AG
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