Update: Scrap metals included in emergency tariffs on Canada, Mexico

The 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, which went into effect Monday, March 4, before being paused again for a month Thursday, March 6, have amplified the uncertainty recyclers feel.

Biden administration extends shredder wear parts tariff exclusion

The U.S. Trade Representative says exclusions for shredder wear parts from the China Section 301 tariffs will be extended through May 31, 2025.

Biden administration announces tariffs on Chinese imports

The Section 301 tariffs are in response to China’s unfair trade practices, the administration says, though exclusions could apply to products used in U.S. manufacturing with little or no domestic production.

THM Recycling Solutions introduces new granulator line

German equipment maker says its PG machine series offers efficient size reduction of metal, plastic and cable scrap.

Apex offers shear blades

Minnesota company led by Jay and Betsy McDevitt says it can provide blades for mobile and stationary shears.

Wendt bolsters sales and aftermarket staff

Metals processing equipment maker hires Ben Brackmann for western United States sales role and promotes Kodey Hayes in its Aftermarket Division.

Detroit Edge Tool promotes next generation of leaders

The shear blade maker has announced the retirement of two Ebbing family members while promoting or hiring three others.

Stahlwerke Bochum GmbH selects AMSCO Wear Products as exclusive US representative

AMSCO represents the company in the steel and metal fragmentizing market.

Wendt Corp. adds European executive

U.S.-based recycling equipment maker and marketer names Giorgio Cutuli as head of its Aftermarket division in Europe and the Middle East.

Lindemann helps with Illinois shredder revamp

Recycling equipment company creates updated replacement of 17-year-old shredder housing for Illinois recycler Cimco Resources.

Cutmetall expands to US

The size-reduction technology spare and wear parts provider is expanding as part of the growth strategy implemented by new CEO and co-owner Volker Neuber.