Vehicles/plant news
Hopes of buyer for failed plastics recycler
The administrators of the failed Welsh recycling company Plastic Sorting Ltd (PSL) say they are hopeful of securing a buyer for the business.
MRF code consultation ‘in summer’
Defra will consult on a code of practice for materials recovery facilities (MRFs) in the summer, if ministers agree to make the code mandatory, Lord Taylor has said.
'Disappointing' results for RCV firm
Swedish truck maker Scania, which makes refuse collection vehicles as well as street sweepers, coaches and other specialist trucks, has blamed the Euro crisis and a strong Krona for a 29% drop in fourth-quarter profits to Skr2.13bn (£200m).
Avondale opens MRF in central Scotland
Avondale Environmental has launched a materials recovery facility in central Scotland.
Family firm brings international balers to UK
A family-owned machinary merchant in London has acquired the rights to sell items for a major US baler manufacturer.
Export success for UK engineering firm
A West Country supplier has won a second export order from Scandinavia’s largest recycling company.
Electric waste trucks for the Square Mile
Six new hybrid electric refuse collection vehicles will hit the streets of the City of London in the New Year.
Features
Well wrapped
Mark Smith looks at issues facing the industry and the factors determining the right baling equipment choice
