Equipment report

NRT extends optical sorters warranty to three years

Citing the durability of its latest generation of optical units, National Recovery Technologies (NRT), Nashville, Tennessee, says it has extended the warranty for its SpydIR-R and SpydIR-T optical sorters to three years. The warranty covers any failures or defects to optical sensors and components in the detector box. The warranty is effective immediately on all new sales at no additional charge, NRT says.

“Investing in optical sorter technology is a major commitment for our customers,” says NRT President Matthias Erdmannsdoerfer. “We want to honor this commitment by extending our warranty to the most critical components in an optical sorting unit. We see the relationship with our clients as a long-term partnership which we take very seriously. When one of these components fails, there is usually a major cost associated with the repair. NRT has transferred this risk from the customer to our company, ensuring successful operations over the entire payback period and beyond.”

Erdmannsdoerfer continues, “We’re confident in our components and the quality of our equipment. More so, this unprecedented warranty reinforces our culture of customer support and service. The SpydIR optical sorter line features In-Flight Sorting technology, which allows us to guarantee benchmark-setting recovery rates.”

Erich Sennebogen museum opens

Sennebogen LLC, the North American subsidiary of Straubing, Germany-based equipment supplier Sennebogen, recently opened its new Erich Sennebogen Museum, located in Straubing and named in honor of the company’s founder. Sennebogen LLC is based in Stanley, North Carolina.

In announcing the museum’s opening, Constantino Lannes, president of Sennebogen LLC, refers to the company’s philosophy over its 60-plus-year history: “No such thing as it cannot be done.”

According to Lannes, “This belief is very evident in the exhibits of the Erich Sennebogen Museum.”

At the museum, eight historic machines, from the first manure loader to a current-model hydraulic excavator, chronicle the development of Sennebogen products over six decades. Displays include large-scale images and documents showcasing the development of the company and the personality of the man who built it, according to Sennebogen LLC.

The pyramid-shaped building with its glass dome is based on Erich Sennebogen’s own initial drafts. A mix of history and state-of-the-art technology, the building incorporates numerous innovations for sustainable, energy-efficient construction, according to the company.

In addition to the historical and cultural goals of the Erich Sennebogen Museum, the 7,000-square-foot building also hosts corporate events and conferences for as many as 350 people.

Sennebogen has supplied material handling equipment globally for more than 60 years, offering a full range of purpose-built machines for material handling applications.

Sennebogen LLC was established in 2000. It supplies specialized equipment for recycling and scrap metal yards, barge and port operations, log-handling, transfer stations and waste facilities from coast to coast. A growing network of distributors supports Sennebogen LLC sales and service across the Americas. More information is available at www.sennebogen-na.com.

Liebherr names Heavy Machines distributor in East and South US

Liebherr Construction Equipment, based in Newport News, Virginia, has a new distribution agreement with Heavy Machines Inc. of Memphis, Tennessee, for the state of Maine; the Memphis area; and an expanded territory that includes Louisiana.

Equipment distributor Heavy Machines, founded in 1971, supplies heavy-duty and special-purpose equipment for the mining, log handling, scrap handling/recycling and material handling applications. Product lines include new and used excavators, wheel loaders, shredders and grinders.

“Our focus is to add value to our customer’s businesses and to build long-term relationships through equipment sales, customer service and industrial services,” says Rich Wilson, CEO of Heavy Machines. “The new agreement with Liebherr will allow us to continue to focus on our diverse range of niche markets and continue to fulfill our customer needs for specialized equipment. We are looking forward to our mutual success and the continued growth of the Liebherr brand.”

Heavy Machines operates a rebuild facility and distribution center in Memphis and shops and parts facilities at branch locations.

ACES expands container line

Marietta, Georgia-based American Container Equipment & Supplies LLC (ACES) has announced the expansion of its document security product line to include two-wheel carts, bins and commercial containers from Otto Environmental Systems North America Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina.

ACES now offers its customers in the document destruction sector an expanded selection of container options, including Otto’s 65-gallon, two-wheel cart; an 18-gallon bin with optional lid; and two sizes of four-wheel European containers in 175-gallon and 200-gallon capacities.

Otto containers feature injection-molded construction, which ACES says increases durability, security and longevity. Document security carts and commercial containers are outfitted with rubber wheels to facilitate maneuverability while keeping noise low. All Otto carts also are in compliance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards. In addition, ACES customers have the opportunity to customize their containers by branding them with hot stamps as well as choosing lid slot and hasp lock options, the company says.

ACES will feature its expanded product line at the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) 2015 Annual Conference March 20-22 in Dallas at Booth No. 102.

ACES supplies containers for the document security and shredding industry and has a number of distribution centers across the U.S. The company exclusively manufacturers and distributes the Regal 35-inch Ergo shred cabinet.

East Manufacturing adds to dealer network

East Manufacturing, Randolph, Ohio, has named Waters Truck & Tractor and Waters International Trucks an authorized dealer. Waters, headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, has been in business for more than 75 years and has six locations, as well as a truck and tire service location and a wrecker service location.

Under the terms of the dealership agreement, Waters will market East Manufacturing’s full line of flatbed, drop-deck and dump trailers.

“We are pleased to add the East Manufacturing trailer line to our product offerings,” says Mike Waters, president of Waters Cos. “East has established a reputation for premium products, and we are excited to offer their trailers throughout our markets.”

“As a well-established dealer with a family reputation for great customer service, we are excited to have Waters Cos. as the newest member of our dealer network,” says Dave de Poincy, president of East. “Their knowledge and sales expertise will further contribute to the success of East.”

S+S changes name, logo

S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH, based in Schönberg, Germany, has announced that it will officially change its name to Sesotec GmbH at the end of March. Along with the new name, the company also will introduce a new logo.

The company, which supplies machines and systems for detecting and separating contaminants, says the name change will allow it to create a uniform, strong brand. Additionally, the company acknowledges the new name will make it easier to find the company in various search functions.

The name change will include modifying the names of its various locations through the world. The changes include Sesotec Ltd. in the U.K., Sesotec Inc. in the U.S., Sesotec Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, Sesotec Shanghai Ltd. in China, Sesotec Sàrl in France, Sesotec S.r.l. in Italy, Sesotec Pvt. Ltd. in India and Sesotec Representative Office in Turkey.